Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK): what it works with
Ring · model Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) (UK) · For the UK
Other regions: Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) (Europe) · Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (US) (US & Canada)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) in the UK is a Wi-Fi camera that needs no hub and runs on a Micro USB cable and adapter. Ring's Alexa pages cover its cameras, with live view on Echo Show and Fire TV, and Home Assistant has an official Ring integration. Live view and two-way talk are free; saved video needs a Ring plan.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Matter claim on Ring's UK page, and no CSA listing was found. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Ring's UK page doesn't mention Apple Home or HomeKit. |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | No Ring page found that lists Google Home for this camera. |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Ring's UK Alexa page covers 'all models of Ring Security Cameras', with live view on Echo Show, Echo Hub and Fire TV and announcements on Echo speakers. Ring lists the UK for two-way talk through Echo. Neither page names this model, and the UK product page doesn't mention Alexa.[2],[3] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No official Ring or SmartThings page found for this model. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | The official Ring integration lists Indoor Cam (2nd Gen). It talks to the Ring cloud, not to the camera on your network.[4] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Wi-Fi[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Type
- Indoor camera[1]
- Power
- USB adapter (mains)[1]
- Local recording
- Unconfirmed
- Paid plan needed for
- Saved video history (Ring subscription)[1]
- Radio: 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz.
- Hub: Connects over Wi-Fi to the Ring app; the UK page requires no hub.
- Local control: Ring doesn't say whether any control works without its cloud. Home Assistant's page says its Ring integration is cloud-only.
- Power: Box includes a 1.9 m Micro USB cable and power adapter; the page doesn't state the plug type.
- Local recording: The UK page mentions no local recording; videos are saved to the Ring account with a plan.
- Paid plan needed for: Live View and Two-Way Talk are free; without a plan you can't review videos or images you missed. A 30-day trial is included; UK plans start at £4.99 a month per device.
Before you buy
- Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only.
- Without a Ring subscription, videos and photos are not saved.
- Home Assistant talks to the Ring cloud, not to the camera on your network.
- Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings aren't confirmed.
Quick answers
- Does the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Ring's UK page doesn't mention Apple Home or HomeKit.
- Does the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Ring page found that lists Google Home for this camera.
- Does the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Ring's UK Alexa page covers 'all models of Ring Security Cameras', with live view on Echo Show, Echo Hub and Fire TV and announcements on Echo speakers. Ring lists the UK for two-way talk through Echo. Neither page names this model, and the UK product page doesn't mention Alexa. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Ring or SmartThings page found for this model.
- Does the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (UK) works with Home Assistant directly. The official Ring integration lists Indoor Cam (2nd Gen). It talks to the Ring cloud, not to the camera on your network. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- Ring-supported Alexa-enabled devices — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- Two-way communication through Amazon Echo devices — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- Ring - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 18, 2026
Official product page: en-uk.ring.com