Ring cameras, an Amazon subsidiary, announced today that it has launched a new AI feature called Smart Video Search in Australia and New Zealand, which will be a free addition to users who are premium subscribers to their service.
The company stated that its Smart Video Search, powered by Ring IQ, combines Ring AI technology with in-house expertise and uses Visual Language Modelling (VLM) to match text to images and quickly deliver results.
This new feature allows users to search “parcel delivery” or Pizza delivery by someone with a red, black or any coloured uniform” instead of the need of users scrolling through the timeline within the ring camera app. It can also help answer everyday questions, like when the kids get home from school, which is a great safety feature for those parents wanting to ensure their kids get home safely from school.
Speaking at the launch we attended, Mark Fletcher, Managing Director – APAC at Ring, stated:
“You’re likely already familiar with our package, person, and motion alerts which help you manage what’s happening at your front door or find out when a package arrived, but historically, finding a specific moment can take more time than you might have,”
With Smart Video Search, you can now quickly find something you’re looking for – and even some surprising moments – giving you a better sense of what’s happening around your home.”
“You might search for “possum in the backyard last night” and find the answer to what the racket was outside, while searching for “dog in the driveway” might both turn up endearing videos of your family and dog together and provide information about when your pet was last walked,”
Smart Video Search will be available in public beta today in Australia and New Zealand, and customers will be able to search queries related to animals, locations, packages, people, time, vehicles, weather, and even activities, like jumping, running or playing.
When it comes to privacy, Ring has stated that it is a leader in delivering privacy features for customers and is committed to developing responsible AI. Smart Video Search uses a sophisticated input moderation technique to prevent searching for offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content.
As stated earlier, the Smart Video Search and Ring IQ works with all Ring video doorbells and cameras o all Australia and New Zealand customers who are subscribed to a Ring Home Premium plan today. The Ring Home Premium is available for A$29.95 per month/ A$299.95 per year in Australia and NZ$29.95 per month/ NZ$299.95 per year in New Zealand.
