Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US): what it works with
Ring · model Outdoor Cam (Battery) · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
Ring Outdoor Cam (Battery) is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi camera on a quick-release battery pack, listed by Ring as Works with Alexa. Home Assistant's official Ring integration covers the Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen) it was renamed from, with live view and motion events. Live view and alerts are free, but saved video needs Ring Protect.
Checked against 3 sources on
Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Ring's pages don't mention Matter; no CSA listing was found. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Not mentioned on Ring's pages. |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | Not mentioned on Ring's pages. |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Ring lists Works With Alexa among the Outdoor Cam features.[1],[2] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Not mentioned on Ring's pages. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant's official Ring integration lists Stick Up Battery and Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen): live view, motion events and battery level; last recording needs Ring Protect, no two-way audio.[3] |
“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
- Hub required
- No[2]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Type
- Outdoor camera[1]
- Local recording
- Unconfirmed
- Paid plan needed for
- Saved video history (Ring Protect)[1]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n only.
- Hub: Connects over Wi-Fi; no bridge mentioned.
- Local control: Ring doesn't state whether any control works without its cloud.
- Type: Weather-resistant, rated -5 to 122 °F; Ring says it is built for outside but works anywhere.
- Power: Quick-release battery pack included; plug-in adapter and solar panel sold separately.
- Local recording: Ring's pages describe cloud video history only.
- Paid plan needed for: Live view and alerts work without a plan; videos aren't saved. 30-day free trial.
Before you buy
- Saved video needs a Ring Protect plan.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
- Ring renamed Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen) to Outdoor Cam; its product page labels the battery model 'Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen), 2019 release', so generation numbers differ between Ring's pages.
- Apple Home, Google Home and Matter are not confirmed.
Quick answers
- Does the Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Not mentioned on Ring's pages.
- Does the Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Not mentioned on Ring's pages.
- Does the Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Ring lists Works With Alexa among the Outdoor Cam features. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Not mentioned on Ring's pages.
- Does the Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Ring Outdoor Cam Battery (US) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant's official Ring integration lists Stick Up Battery and Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen): live view, motion events and battery level; last recording needs Ring Protect, no two-way audio. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Outdoor Cam | Wireless Outdoor Security Camera — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam 3rd Gen) support — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Ring - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: ring.com