Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (1080p + Color Night Vision) — $24.99

The second-gen Ring Indoor Cam drops to $24.99, adding color night vision over its predecessor. Here's who it actually makes sense for and what to know before buying.

What you're actually getting for $25

The 2nd-gen Ring Indoor Cam is a plug-in camera — no battery to manage — with 1080p video and color night vision, which is a genuine upgrade over the first gen's black-and-white low-light footage. Color matters more than people expect: it's the difference between 'something moved' and 'the dog knocked over the trash again.' At $24.99, this is roughly half of what it normally sells for and cheaper than most no-name cameras that lack app polish or Alexa integration. It's a solid entry point if you want a reliable indoor camera without committing to a full system.

The subscription thing is worth understanding upfront

Ring's free tier gives you live view and motion alerts, but it won't save video clips — for that you need a Ring Protect plan starting around $4/month. If you're already paying for that through another Ring device, adding this camera costs nothing extra. If you're not, factor that recurring cost into the real price. Also worth noting: this is strictly an indoor camera with no weatherproofing, so it stays inside. And it does require a 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi connection and a constant outlet nearby. None of that is a dealbreaker, just things worth knowing before checkout.

Current deal price: $24.99 on Amazon (price/availability can change).