Nice review! I haven't decided if I should get spotlights only, or motion sensors as well or not. I have a ring doorbell camera that I want to connect with a spotlight or motion sensor. I have Wiz light bulbs near my front door that are connected to the doorbell through Smartthings, and they turn on when a motion is detected by the doorbell. Some people enter my property to short-cut, and I ve had break-ins in the past. Downfall of this setup is a delay and blind spots. Motion detection and turning the lights on are kind of delayed when someone walks by from blind spots. I have a question here. Can you set up "mutual triggering" between the spotlight and the doorbell ? if either of them detect a motion, activate the other.. ?? Thanks!!
You weren't able to do the bridge setup, bc the lights work on 2.4 Ghz while the wifi also supports 5 Ghz , my orbi mesh system only allows to pause the 2.4 not the 5 , so i have to call support for that, ...the different methods like walking away from your router far enough to disable 5 Ghz did not work in my case, but i was in a rush bc of traveling ... will try again when back
Thanks for the review. I'm also curious about the battery life of these lights. The lighting technology comes from the Mr. Beams lights since Ring (Amazon) purchased them. Mr. Beams lights will last over a year, but they don't have the Ring app integration like these do. I live in Canada as well, and I'm always curious about cold-weather performance. How did yours do? Note: Battery-powered security products usually have a bridge because WiFi is terrible when it comes to battery life. Z Wave is far more efficient.
I couldn’t set mine up either. Called support, they were awesome and I was able to set it up. But it’s a shame that they’re still having issues with Apple.
As always, GREAT review! You included all the products and went in depth on their setup and use. I will look into which ones of these I can use at my home. Thanks again :)
Great review. I’ve got a Ring security system around the house and love it. Thinking of outdoor lighting, and after this vid am more convinced. Question; how’d it fair through the winter? Don’t have Alberta cold, but Ontario cold :).
I would pay a little more if they had pathlights with different lighting options (warm light, day light, etc). Any idea if that's coming down the pike? BTW, I bought a single pathlight at Best Buy and the representative didn't tell me I needed a bridge. Thanks for calling that out in your video, and I also agree future pathlights should have the bridge capability built in and not need an extra bridge.
That’s awesome Erin! 2 things, one, like you said how long the batteries lasted. Give a year to give a better review on batteries. Second, only problem I have is I live condo townhouse and can’t those on it’s property so I had see ad that show a peek hole door camera and ring. It would to have those. Thanks for sharing my friend! ❤️👍🏻
Nice but I'd really rather see wired products. I have the wired doorbell (the palm trees near the front door set off the alarm all the time and I don't want to change batteries every week!)
Nice Review Erin Question - I'm thinking about using on a storage yard that I don't have WiFi. When I'm there I just utilize Bluetooth from my smart phone. Soo can you pair the device to your Bluetooth device? Or do I need a WiFi hookup installed to make this work. Stay warm. Thanks
Good question. Yes, you need Wi-fi for them to connect overall. They don't work via Bluetooth, and if they did, you'd have to be standing near them to operate them. Probably not practical for your storage yard.
The app is supposed to detect the ring generated (temporary) wifi network. If WiFi is disabled, it prompts you turn turn it on the dialog. This is likely failing because the iphone isn't detecting the old 2.4Ghz Wifi.
Biggest pile of junk I have ever bought. Can't even adjust the timer setting. Very difficult to set up. Had to buy "the bridge" just to use it. Taking this junk back to Home Depot. Called customer service, that was a joke. Do not recommend.
I need one of those cause my neighbors are trying my patience. You’re an excellent reviewer btw 👍🏻
Thanks very much Naomi ! If you get one let us know how you like it.
Any updates on battery life at all? Thinking of buying the spotlights and bridge.
Nice review! I haven't decided if I should get spotlights only, or motion sensors as well or not. I have a ring doorbell camera that I want to connect with a spotlight or motion sensor. I have Wiz light bulbs near my front door that are connected to the doorbell through Smartthings, and they turn on when a motion is detected by the doorbell. Some people enter my property to short-cut, and I ve had break-ins in the past.
Downfall of this setup is a delay and blind spots. Motion detection and turning the lights on are kind of delayed when someone walks by from blind spots.
I have a question here. Can you set up "mutual triggering" between the spotlight and the doorbell ? if either of them detect a motion, activate the other.. ?? Thanks!!
You weren't able to do the bridge setup, bc the lights work on 2.4 Ghz while the wifi also supports 5 Ghz , my orbi mesh system only allows to pause the 2.4 not the 5 , so i have to call support for that, ...the different methods like walking away from your router far enough to disable 5 Ghz did not work in my case, but i was in a rush bc of traveling ... will try again when back
Hmmmm. How come the non Edison bulbs work fine?
Thanks for the review. I'm also curious about the battery life of these lights. The lighting technology comes from the Mr. Beams lights since Ring (Amazon) purchased them. Mr. Beams lights will last over a year, but they don't have the Ring app integration like these do.
I live in Canada as well, and I'm always curious about cold-weather performance. How did yours do?
Note: Battery-powered security products usually have a bridge because WiFi is terrible when it comes to battery life. Z Wave is far more efficient.
Can you use rechargeable batteries in the pathway lights
I couldn’t set mine up either. Called support, they were awesome and I was able to set it up. But it’s a shame that they’re still having issues with Apple.
Yes it is!
can i use this solar floodlight alone without wifi ring
Great video I love it thanks for the light settings I’m new to ring smart light 💡
As always, GREAT review! You included all the products and went in depth on their setup and use. I will look into which ones of these I can use at my home. Thanks again :)
Hey Ken, thanks so much!
@@ErinLawrenceTV you're welcome. Thank you Erin 😃
Sounds like when you have the controller in hand you are Lord of the Rings! 😉
Hey oh!!!!
Its 1 yr now how is battery level
I dont know if I missed it but I wanted to see the motion sensor linked to a camera or light to see how that works
Erin:
" silly stake light " ........ LOL 🤣🤣🤣
:D
Loved it, keep them coming!
Great review. I’ve got a Ring security system around the house and love it. Thinking of outdoor lighting, and after this vid am more convinced. Question; how’d it fair through the winter? Don’t have Alberta cold, but Ontario cold :).
I would pay a little more if they had pathlights with different lighting options (warm light, day light, etc). Any idea if that's coming down the pike? BTW, I bought a single pathlight at Best Buy and the representative didn't tell me I needed a bridge. Thanks for calling that out in your video, and I also agree future pathlights should have the bridge capability built in and not need an extra bridge.
I sure hope it’s coming.
Thanks
How far can the light be away from the bridge?
Pretty far. I have mine at about 50 feet from the bridge and still going strong.
That’s awesome Erin! 2 things, one, like you said how long the batteries lasted. Give a year to give a better review on batteries. Second, only problem I have is I live condo townhouse and can’t those on it’s property so I had see ad that show a peek hole door camera and ring. It would to have those. Thanks for sharing my friend! ❤️👍🏻
Thanks Scott!Good idea.
Nice but I'd really rather see wired products. I have the wired doorbell (the palm trees near the front door set off the alarm all the time and I don't want to change batteries every week!)
Fair enough!
You put the spotlight upside down lol
Nice Review Erin
Question - I'm thinking about using on a storage yard that I don't have WiFi. When I'm there I just utilize Bluetooth from my smart phone. Soo can you pair the device to your Bluetooth device? Or do I need a WiFi hookup installed to make this work. Stay warm.
Thanks
Good question. Yes, you need Wi-fi for them to connect overall. They don't work via Bluetooth, and if they did, you'd have to be standing near them to operate them. Probably not practical for your storage yard.
Call Verizon for a portable wifi device.
I used one for my mother in law who didn't have internet.
Good luck!
Looks like somebody got their hair refreshed 👀👀
Keen eyes Mister! Thanks!
It didn't work on your I phone because you on your providers LTE network and not on your home WIFI lol
The app is supposed to detect the ring generated (temporary) wifi network. If WiFi is disabled, it prompts you turn turn it on the dialog. This is likely failing because the iphone isn't detecting the old 2.4Ghz Wifi.
Biggest pile of junk I have ever bought. Can't even adjust the timer setting. Very difficult to set up. Had to buy "the bridge" just to use it. Taking this junk back to Home Depot. Called customer service, that was a joke. Do not recommend.