Ring Launches AI-Powered Smart Video Search
By Eric Kuhn, GM, Ring Subscriptions and Experience on October 9, 2024
Today, Ring announced Smart Video Search, a new AI feature that makes it simple for you to find specific moments in your Ring video history. You’re likely already familiar with our package, person, and doorbell ring notifications, which help you manage what’s happening at your front door or find out when a package arrived, but historically, finding a specific moment can take more time than you might have. With Smart Video Search, you can now quickly find something you’re looking for (and even some surprising moments), giving you a better sense of what’s happening around your home or business.
Smart Video Search is one of Ring’s most advanced AI features. It’s powered by Ring IQ—which is a combination of Ring AI technology and in-house expertise—and uses Visual Language Modeling (VLM) to match text to images and quickly deliver results. Instead of scrolling through your video footage to figure out who ate the last of the ice cream or why the garbage cans are knocked over, you can type queries directly into your Ring app to quickly pinpoint the right moment.
Smart Video Search helps keep you close to the things that matter, like your family, pets, home, business, or personal interests, like wildlife, and it can help you answer everyday questions, like when the kids got home from school. You might search for “raccoon in the backyard last night” and find the answer to why those trash cans were knocked over, while searching for “red bicycle in the driveway” might turn up endearing videos of your oldest child teaching your youngest how to ride a bike, or as is more likely in my family, one trying to knock the other over (again, you’ll be surprised by what you find!).
Smart Video Search will first roll out in public beta and at launch, you’ll be able to search queries related to animals, locations, packages, people, time, vehicles, weather, and even some activities, like jumping, running, playing, or riding. We have a long history of listening to and learning from our customers, and we can’t wait to hear your feedback.
Ring’s Commitment to Responsible, Trusted AI
Ring is a leader in delivering privacy features for customers, and we’re also committed to developing responsible AI. Smart Video Search uses a sophisticated input moderation technique to prevent searching for offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content.
Pricing and Availability
Smart Video Search works with all Ring video doorbells and cameras and is rolling out to select customers in public beta starting today. On November 5, 2024, Ring will launch a revamped subscription service called Ring Home, and Smart Video Search – along with other new features like 24/7 Recording – will be available for Ring Home Premium subscribers in the U.S. for $19.99 per month.
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