Ring can now search your doorbell footage like Google

Ring has rolled out Smart Video Search in the UAE, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. You type what you’re trying to find — “package delivered”, “kids arrived home”, “cat on the sofa” — and the Ring app pulls up the matching moments from your Ring Event History. No more doom-scrolling through clips like it’s your full-time job. 

It’s launching as a public beta for UAE customers subscribed to Ring Home Premium. 

What Smart Video Search actually does

It’s a search bar for your Ring footage. Ring says it helps you quickly find specific moments in your Event History by matching your text query to what’s shown in the video.

• Search by moments (deliveries, arrivals, pets, etc.)
• Works inside the Ring app
• Designed to save time vs. manually scrolling
• Meant for everyday stuff, not forensic-level investigation 

Ring’s examples are realistic and straightforward: “When was the package delivered?” or “What time did the kids arrive home?” That’s the point. This isn’t about watching more footage. It’s about watching less of it. 

The tech behind it (in normal language)

Ring says Smart Video Search is powered by Ring IQ, which combines Ring’s AI tech and in-house expertise. The key idea is Visual Language Modelling (VLM).

• VLM links words to what’s visible in images/video
• Your typed query is matched to scenes in your Event History
• Results are returned fast, so you can jump to the moment 

If you’ve used photo search in your phone gallery (type “beach” and it finds beaches), it’s that… but for doorbell and camera clips.

If you’re already following Ring’s push into smarter cameras (and yes, higher-res ones too), here’s a useful refresher on where their hardware is heading: Ring’s first 4K cams bring sharper video and smarter night vision.

Pricing, plan requirements, and availability in the UAE

This is the bit that matters: Smart Video Search is tied to a subscription.

• Available in the UAE as a public beta
• Works with all Ring video doorbells and cameras
• Requires a Ring Home Premium subscription 

Ring Home Premium in the UAE is listed as starting at $19.99/month or $199.99/year (often rounded in announcements to $20/$200). 

You can see plan details here: Ring Home Plans. 

If you’re shopping Ring gear locally, it’s also worth checking what bundles and plans sit behind UAE telco packages (because they sometimes include perks): Ring on e& UAE. 

Why this matters (especially in busy households)

Ring is pitching this as a “find key moments in seconds” feature for families. And in the UAE, where homes often have deliveries, cleaners, nannies, and kids moving in and out, the use case is obvious.

• Faster checks after a notification
• Less time wasted reviewing clips
• Easier to answer “did this happen?” questions
• More useful footage, less friction 

If you’re already building out a smarter home setup, you might also want to see how other brands are thinking about cameras and standards like Matter: Aqara confirms plan for Matter-Ready Cameras.

FAQ

Is Ring Smart Video Search available in the UAE right now?

Yes. Ring says it’s rolling out as a public beta in the UAE. 

Do I need a specific Ring doorbell or camera?

Ring says Smart Video Search works with all Ring video doorbells and cameras. 

Do I need to pay for Ring Home Premium?

Yes. The UAE rollout is for customers subscribed to Ring Home Premium. 

How much does Ring Home Premium cost in the UAE?

Ring’s UAE plans page lists Premium starting at $19.99/month or $199.99/year (commonly rounded to $20/$200). 

What kind of searches can I do?

Ring’s examples focus on everyday moments like packages delivered, kids arriving, and other events around family, pets, and home activity. 

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