What stands out
- 4K capture with 10x enhanced zoom
- Plug-in or PoE installation
- Optional 24/7 recording
- Compact without built-in floodlights
Ring · Australian profile
Outdoor Camera 4K Pro
Always-powered outdoor Ring coverage where a compact 4K camera is preferable to integrated spotlights.
Our opinion · sourced factsRing Australia direct with plug-in and PoE variantsChecked 2026-08-27
- Type
- Outdoor camera
- Hardware
- $329
- Power
- Plug-in / PoE
- Storage
- Cloud
Outdoor cameraRetinal 4KOur opinion
The 4K image and PoE option make this far more serious than the old Stick Up Cam, but it remains a cloud-first system.
Watch-outs
- No local recording
- Recorded history requires a plan
- 24/7 recording costs extra
- PoE installation may require cabling work
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 direct with plug-in and PoE variants
- Typical hardware price
- $329 AUD
- Price tier
- Mid-range
- Checked
- 2026-08-27
Device & installation
- Resolution
- Retinal 4K
- Power
- 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
- Ring Protect is required for saved event history; 24/7 cloud recording requires a separate eligible plan add-on
- Continuous recording
- 24/7 cloud recording is available only with plug-in or PoE power and the required Ring Protect add-on
- Internet outage
- Live access, alerts and cloud recordings depend on internet connectivity; no user-managed local storage was verified.
Detection & smart home
Detection
MotionPersonPackageVehicle
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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Point-in-time planning figure, not a live retailer quote.
Ring Protect is required for saved event history; 24/7 cloud recording requires a separate eligible plan add-on
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
- 27 August 2026
- Price last checked
- 27 August 2026
- Australian availability last checked
- 27 August 2026
Sources used
What changed
- Australian launch: Ring's compact always-powered Australian 4K camera is now compared with exact plug-in and PoE options, cloud recording limits, subscription requirements and internet-outage behaviour.