Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) vs Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU)
Smart cameras and doorbells · For Europe
- The Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) works with Apple Home; for the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- The Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) works with Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant; for the Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with Google Home and SmartThings.
- They also differ on: type, power and paid plan needed for.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) | Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Yes[1],[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Unconfirmed[3] | Yes[2],[3],[4] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi[2] | Wi-Fi[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[2] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed[3] | Unconfirmed |
| Type | Floodlight camera[1],[3] | Indoor camera[1] |
| Power | Hardwired mains (neutral + ground)[2] | USB adapter (mains)[1],[2] |
| Local recording | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Paid plan needed for | iCloud+ (HomeKit Secure Video)[2],[3] | Saved video history (Ring Protect plan)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Eve Outdoor Cam (EU). The Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) works directly; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart cameras for Apple Home
- Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Confirmed only for the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU). The Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) isn't confirmed either way; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) works directly. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU). The Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) isn't confirmed either way; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) works directly. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve Outdoor Cam (EU) · Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU)