What stands out
- Battery, solar, plug-in and PoE variants
- 2K video
- Optional continuous recording on permanent power
Australian profile
RingOutdoor Camera 2K Plus
A compact Ring outdoor camera where buyers want a choice of battery, solar, plug-in or PoE power.
Our opinion · sourced factsRing Australia lists battery, solar and PoE packages. The PoE converter mount version is $259. Check accessory pricing for plug-in use.Checked 2026-11-11
- Type
- Outdoor camera
- Hardware
- From $159
- Power
- Battery / Solar battery / Plug-in / PoE
- Storage
- Cloud
Outdoor cameraRetinal 2KOur opinion
The power choices are genuinely useful, but only the permanently powered variants suit continuous recording.
Watch-outs
- No local recording
- Saved history requires Ring Protect
- Power accessories and PoE installation add cost
- Exact accessory pricing over time
- Real-world battery endurance
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
- Outdoor camera
- Product family
- Outdoor Camera
- Australian channel
- Ring Australia lists battery, solar and PoE packages. The PoE converter mount version is $259. Check accessory pricing for plug-in use.
- Typical hardware price
- From $159 AUD
- Price tier
- Entry
- Checked
- 2026-11-11
Device & installation
- Resolution
- Retinal 2K
- Power
- Battery / Solar battery / Plug-in / PoE
- Weather use
- Weather-resistant; confirm mounting limits
- 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 · planVehicle · 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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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.
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.
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Last checked
- Specifications last checked
- 11 November 2026
- Price last checked
- 11 November 2026
- Australian availability last checked
- 11 November 2026
Sources used
What changed
- Australian launch: Ring's current $179 compact outdoor camera is now compared across battery, solar, plug-in and PoE power, with cloud-only storage and continuous recording limited to permanently powered variants.