Ring car cam

[BMonte13]

Anybody considering this? It comes out next month and per the website (see screenshot) it’s compatible. I love my ring cameras for my home and this seems like a sleek option for my baby…I mean my Taycan.

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[Clod Reed]

 

[Clod Reed]

Anybody considering this? It comes out next month and per the website (see screenshot) it’s compatible. I love my ring cameras for my home and this seems like a sleek option for my baby…I mean my Taycan.

Looks good but might have a subscription for data attached

 

[BMonte13]

Looks good but might have a subscription for data attached

Subscription is $6 a month or $60 a year. No discount unfortunately if you already have home ring camera subscription.

 

[Ranman]

I have no interest in devices like this that require a subscription. Personally, I'd rather pay much more up front for something than to have to review my bank statement every month and see dozens of charges from companies constantly changing service levels and costs once I commit.

 

[Ranman]

I have no interest in devices like this that require a subscription. Personally, I'd rather pay much more up front for something than to have to review my bank statement every month and see dozens of charges from companies constantly changing service levels and costs once I commit.

In the end, you end up paying much more for the same capabilities than devices you can just buy.

 

[bah1590]

I don't think I would like that sticking up from my dashboard. IMO it takes away from the aesthetics of the car.

 

[lcarron]

Concept is great but the location on the dashboard is awful.

 

[Redhot2474]

I went to a few places today to look for a security video system - they all seem to use Wi-Fi - I live on the16th floor while car is in a parking garage - no good

 

[TYKHAAAN]

Already pre-purchased! I like the way this works, especially with the auto download to cloud after you get home and on your Wi-Fi or if you have the service, to upload it to cloud on the go. I’ve wanted that feature for a long while. Also, you don’t have to purchase the subscription but $60 a year is worth it for me anyways For what you get.

 

[jakeCT]

I could be wrong but from what I could glean from the product page, believe this (like other Ring products) are event-based recording limited to a couple seconds whenever an event is triggered (motion/object/person detection). Some bad actors (package thieves and robberies) have used this to their advantage by taking advantage of lapses in the recording. I can see how this would be beneficial for their cellular data solution to limit the amount of data uploaded.

I’ve been interested in this product when it was announced several years ago along with Ring Cam for Tesla, which was abandoned after Tesla rolled out Sentry with mobile app access.

Positioning the Ring Cam on the base of the dash might also have signal issues in the Taycan, especially with insulated glass option.

Also Ring has been notorious for giving away recorded video to local authorities and multiple data breaches.

FWIW I have given my Ring Pro doorbell to a friend and switched to Nest completely except for a Solar Ring Floodlight Cam watching my garbage bins and with a handy siren function. But I would not rely on it to monitor the front door.

I would prefer a 24/7 recorder like a BlackVue for my needs.

 

[BMonte13]

Already pre-purchased! I like the way this works, especially with the auto download to cloud after you get home and on your Wi-Fi or if you have the service, to upload it to cloud on the go. I’ve wanted that feature for a long while. Also, you don’t have to purchase the subscription but $60 a year is worth it for me anyways For what you get.

I love the functionality of my home ring service and am seriously considering pre-purchasing. However, the Taycan seems to be a fussy one when it comes to electronics and I’m concerned that connecting to the OBD-II port may cause the car/pcm to have a seizure.

 

[TYKHAAAN]

I love the functionality of my home ring service and am seriously considering pre-purchasing. However, the Taycan seems to be a fussy one when it comes to electronics and I’m concerned that connecting to the OBD-II port may cause the car/pcm to have a seizure.

True! I guess we’ll see!

 

[caslca]

Mmm thanks but no thanks. Having spent over a decade working on software projects at Amazon, i wouldn't want any of their devices on my property.

 

[whitex]

I have no interest in devices like this that require a subscription. Personally, I'd rather pay much more up front for something than to have to review my bank statement every month and see dozens of charges from companies constantly changing service levels and costs once I commit.

If they gave you the option to pre-pay for 20 years ($1,200), would you do it?

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