The Smart Device Compare comparison

Ring Indoor Cam vs Shelly Camera

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Key differences between Ring Indoor Cam and Shelly Camera

A summary of selected recorded differences between these cameras. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Ring Indoor Cam — No; Shelly Camera — Yes.
Siren (features): Ring Indoor Cam — Yes; Shelly Camera — No.
Google Home (integrations): Ring Indoor Cam — No; Shelly Camera — Yes.
SmartThings (integrations): Ring Indoor Cam — No; Shelly Camera — Yes.

Specifications to check side by side

Animals (alerts): Ring Indoor Cam — No; Shelly Camera — Subscription required.
Packages (alerts): Ring Indoor Cam — Subscription required; Shelly Camera — No.
Vehicles (alerts): Ring Indoor Cam — No; Shelly Camera — Subscription required.
24 7 Video History (video): Ring Indoor Cam — Subscription required (Store your camera's captured footage in the cloud for up to 180 days to review moments you missed, save highlights, and share with family, friends, or neighbors.); Shelly Camera — No.

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Option 1 · Ring

Ring Indoor Cam

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Shelly

Shelly Camera

Catalog update date not recorded

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What the catalog tells us

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3rows with missing or unspecified information

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microSD card slot

Ring Indoor CamNo
Shelly CameraYes

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Alerts

Animals

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Subscription required

Baby Crying Sound

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Familiar Faces

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Glass Breaking Sound

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Motion

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

Motion events can trigger notifications.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Packages

Ring Indoor Cam: Subscription required
Shelly Camera: No

People

Ring Indoor Cam: Subscription required
Shelly Camera: Subscription required

Smoke Alarm Sound

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Vehicles

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Subscription required

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Ring Indoor Cam: Yes
Shelly Camera: Yes

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Yes

Ethernet

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Features

Customizable Motion Zones

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

Up to ten motion detection zones can be configured.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Gestures Recognition

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Gps

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Light

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Privacy Zone

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

Blackout zones can hide selected areas.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Siren

Ring Indoor Cam: Yes
Shelly Camera: No

Talk Listen

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

A microphone and speaker provide two-way audio.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Hub

Matter bridge

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Thread border router

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Zigbee coordinator

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Included Accessories

Micro Sdcard

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Integrations

Alexa

Ring Indoor Cam: Yes
Shelly Camera: Yes

Apple Home

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Google Home

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Yes

Home Assistant

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

The manufacturer names Home Assistant as an integration.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Matter

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

SmartThings

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Yes

Power

Battery Life

Ring Indoor Cam: Not applicable / unspecified
Shelly Camera: Not applicable / unspecified

Power over Ethernet

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Rechargeable Battery

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Solar Charging

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Wired

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

The camera uses a 5 V, 1 A USB-C power supply.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Storage

Cloud

Ring Indoor Cam: Subscription required
Shelly Camera: Subscription required

Internal Storage

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

microSD card slot

Ring Indoor Cam

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

Recordings can be stored on a microSD card.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

microSD card up to 512 GB, not included

Video

24 7 Live Streaming

Ring Indoor Cam: Yes
Shelly Camera: Yes

24 7 Video History

Ring Indoor Cam: Subscription required
Catalog note
Store your camera's captured footage in the cloud for up to 180 days to review moments you missed, save highlights, and share with family, friends, or neighbors.
Shelly Camera: No

2k Video

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

4k Video

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Aspect Ratio

Ring Indoor Cam: Not recorded
Shelly Camera: 16:9

Black White Night Vision

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

Yes

Manufacturer source

Infrared night video is monochrome.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Color Night Vision

Ring Indoor Cam: Yes
Shelly Camera: No

Field Of View

Ring Indoor Cam: 115° Horizontal / 59° Vertical
Shelly Camera: 110° Horizontal / 70° Vertical

Hd Video

Ring Indoor Cam

Yes

Shelly Camera

YES (1080p)

Manufacturer source

Video resolution is 1080p.

Shelly Camera manufacturer product page →

Source section: Technical details: device description and main features
Model: Shelly Camera
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Hdr

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

Offline Video Event History

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Yes

Pan Tilt

Ring Indoor Cam: Not applicable / unspecified
Shelly Camera: Not applicable / unspecified

Powerless Video Event History

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: No

RTSP

Ring Indoor Cam: No
Shelly Camera: Yes
Catalog note
Streaming protocols: WebRTC and RTSP

Video Event History

Ring Indoor Cam: Subscription required
Shelly Camera: Yes

Specifications for Ring Indoor Cam versus Shelly Camera
Specification	Ring Indoor Cam	Shelly Camera
Alerts
Animals	No	Subscription required
Baby Crying Sound	No	No
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	No	No
Familiar Faces	No	No
Glass Breaking Sound	No	No
Motion	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source Motion events can trigger notifications. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Packages	Subscription required	No
People	Subscription required	Subscription required
Smoke Alarm Sound	No	No
Vehicles	No	Subscription required
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
4g	No	No
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Ethernet	No	No
Features
Customizable Motion Zones	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source Up to ten motion detection zones can be configured. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Gestures Recognition	No	No
Gps	No	No
Light	No	No
Privacy Zone	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source Blackout zones can hide selected areas. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Siren	Yes	No
Talk Listen	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source A microphone and speaker provide two-way audio. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Hub
Matter bridge	No	No
Thread border router	No	No
Zigbee coordinator	No	No
Included Accessories
Micro Sdcard	No	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	No	No
Google Home	No	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The manufacturer names Home Assistant as an integration. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	No	Yes
Power
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Power over Ethernet	No	No
Rechargeable Battery	No	No
Solar Charging	No	No
Wired	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The camera uses a 5 V, 1 A USB-C power supply. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Storage
Cloud	Subscription required	Subscription required
Internal Storage	No	No
microSD card slot	No	Yes Manufacturer source Recordings can be stored on a microSD card. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note microSD card up to 512 GB, not included
Video
24 7 Live Streaming	Yes	Yes
24 7 Video History	Subscription required Catalog note Store your camera's captured footage in the cloud for up to 180 days to review moments you missed, save highlights, and share with family, friends, or neighbors.	No
2k Video	No	No
4k Video	No	No
Aspect Ratio	Not recorded	16:9
Black White Night Vision	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source Infrared night video is monochrome. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Color Night Vision	Yes	No
Field Of View	115° Horizontal / 59° Vertical	110° Horizontal / 70° Vertical
Hd Video	Yes	YES (1080p) Manufacturer source Video resolution is 1080p. Shelly Camera manufacturer product page → Source section Technical details: device description and main features Model Shelly Camera Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Hdr	No	No
Offline Video Event History	No	Yes
Pan Tilt	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Powerless Video Event History	No	No
RTSP	No	Yes Catalog note Streaming protocols: WebRTC and RTSP
Video Event History	Subscription required	Yes

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