The 2K upgrade and privacy cover are welcome, though local-first cameras avoid the recurring recording bill.
What stands out
2K video
Manual privacy cover
Low-light sight
Watch-outs
No local recording
Saved history requires Ring Protect
Indoor plug-in use only
Exact plan cost for 24/7 recording
Long-term cloud retention cost
Manufacturer-sourced facts
The important details, grouped properly.
Scan the buying, installation, recording and smart-home facts without digging through a specification wall.
Buying snapshot
Product type
Indoor camera
Product family
Indoor Camera
Australian channel
Ring Australia direct
Typical hardware price
$99 AUD
Price tier
Entry
Checked
2026-11-11
Device & installation
Resolution
Retinal 2K
Power
Plug-in
Weather use
Indoor use
Hub
No hub
Doorbell wiring
Not applicable
Recording & storage
Storage
Cloud
Subscription
Required for recordings
Plan detail
Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location. 24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Continuous recording
24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Internet outage
Live remote access and new cloud recordings depend on internet connectivity.
Detection & smart home
Detection
MotionPerson · plan
Platforms
Amazon Alexa
Detection zones
Supported
Two-way talk
Yes
Built-in siren
Yes
Australian price & purchase layer
Price and availability
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Typical hardware price$99 AUD
Observed equipment price. Confirm at checkout.
Recording planRequired for recordings
Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location. 24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Compare the complete system cost: cameras, hub or recorder, storage, power accessories and any monthly or annual plan. Confirm that the exact Australian SKU supports the listed integrations.
Before buying
Confirm the exact Australian SKU, included storage hardware, current plan price, transformer or power requirements, warranty and supported integrations. A camera’s presence does not guarantee prevention, identification or complete coverage.
Australian launch: Ring Australia's current $99 plug-in indoor camera is now compared with 2K video, a manual privacy cover, low-light sight and plan-dependent saved or continuous cloud history.