I have Kuna security lights at both houses, and they combine motion activated porch light with security cameras. I bought these because I wanted new porch lights, and I liked the Kuna sconces.

I already had security cameras in L.A., but I've had these for a very long time, and they were not doorbells. People who come to the front door do look up at the cameras.

I think it is probably best to have separate motion sensor lights and security cameras. You probably do not need a doorbell at your back door, but if you get the Ring camera, it will probably have a doorbell anyway.

It's important to have motion sensor lights at your front porch - I think they do more to discourage theft than the cameras, as thieves tend to disguise their appearance and expect cameras whether you have them or not. The lights will get their attention, however.

I like my Ring. I don't think I mentioned in the thread that after the first 30 days if you want extended storage there is a subscription fee (which I am happy to pay) of three or four bucks a month.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/6359570/ring-doorbell#n=30

If I was going to get one, I'd look into the quality of the images. So often all they show is a blur. But recently there was one on the news that captured a guy trying to pose as package delivery and attempted armed robbery at a home. The ring capture him and his truck clearly and he was arrested the next day.

the quality of my Nest is excellent. i think Ring is probaly the same.

I've had Ring doorbells since they came out. I can clearly see who is at my door.

I can see anyone who drives up my driveway and is near my front door.

I also have motion detector lights on the upper corners of my house and in the back yard.

They are all so inexpensive it truly is worthwhile.

Jane

I have a ring on my front door. Its battery powered so i have to switch batteris every week, which is not so great if you are traveling. I may look into getting a solar battery for it. Id like to add a camera that covers my back door and driveway. I already have a motion light.

We have 3 Rings on 3 doors and 1 on a tree. The battery life depends on activity, the Ring battery on our garage side door lasts about 3 weeks, we use that door the most, the others last over a month.

My front door gets lots of dogwalkers

Dedtired, that explains it. :-) Our Rings don’t get street traffic.

I have Ring, and it was easy to program into my phone, and use. Clear videos, and the adjustable range really helps. I have a flag near porch and when the wind blows it goes off way too much. easily able to adjust it to not pick up flag. I like it so I know when packages come, and I can get them in before someone with sticky fingers comes along.