Key insights
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Ring is expanding into third-party software integrations: Amazon said a new app store inside the Ring app will let users use Ring cameras with third-party apps, with apps focused on small business operations and everyday needs around the house.
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Ring is adding fire monitoring information to Neighbors: Amazon said it teamed up with Watch Duty to show real-time updates and early warnings about fires in the Ring app’s Neighbors section, and users can share live updates there using Ring cameras.
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Ring is increasing AI-driven monitoring and escalation options: Amazon said AI Unusual Event Alerts can surface warnings based on a detected person’s location, actions, and clothing, and these warnings could trigger automatic intervention for Virtual Security Guard subscribers.
Takeaways
Amazon announced new Ring sensors, a U.S.-only Ring app store, Watch Duty fire alerts in Neighbors, Sidewalk support, AI Unusual Event Alerts, and a GPS-enabled Ring Car Alarm.