2K and 4K video resolution for select Ring devices

2K video has higher definition and sharper image quality than standard 1080p resolution.

4K video has even higher definition and sharper image quality than 2K video.

Ring devices that can natively record and stream in 2K resolution:

• Wired Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen)
• Floodlight Cam Wired Pro
• Outdoor Cam Plus
• Indoor Cam Plus
• Spotlight Cam Pro

Ring devices that can natively record and stream in 4K resolution:

• Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)
• Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen)
• Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen)
• Outdoor Cam Pro

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Managing your internet data usage

2K resolution is an enhanced video feature that could:

• Cause higher internet data usage
• Impact streaming performance
• Delay notifications
• Cause faster battery drainage for battery-powered Ring devices

On 2K devices, data usage settings are configured per camera. You can set different levels for different devices based on their location and your needs in the Ring app.

Data usage does not change your storage or recording¹ features. Internet speed and network conditions can affect video quality².

Learn more about fixing audio and video issues

Manage data usage on 2K devices

1. Open the Ring app to the main dashboard.

2. Tap more (•••) on the camera you want to access.

3. Tap your device's Settings.

4. Tap the Device Settings tile.

5. Tap

   Video Settings

   for resolution options to resolve data usage.
   • This setting is only available on the Indoor Cam Plus and the Outdoor Cam Plus.

Understanding the Bitrate Indicator on 4K cameras

Ring cameras with 4K will show a Bitrate Indicator in the top right corner of a live view of an event.

The Bitrate Indicator will display as a red or green color indicator with a bitrate number in Mbps. This is a number to help understand network conditions and how they impact your video quality².

• Red indicator (0-1.4 Mbps)

  : Good video quality

  ²

  , bitrate does not meet Ring’s recommended Mbps for optimal performance.

  Learn more on how to submit feedback to Ring

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• Green indicator (1.5+ Mbps)

  : Best video quality

  ²

  , bitrate meets Ring’s recommended Mbps for optimal performance.

Learn more about wifi recommendations for Ring devices.