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Ring just unveiled its new AI-powered Smart Video Search feature which rolls out in Beta today.

This benefit offsets that sting.

Ring Search on iOS

Here’s how it worked under this preview period.

The new Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) extends monitoring protection into your home with end-to-end encryption.

Clicking on it allowed me to enroll my individual cameras with Smart Video Search.

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I even typed “pickup truck in the rain” to find my F150 front and center.

I’m mostly surprised that it hasn’t mismatched any of my queries.

Still, there are some caveats.

Ring video search in Ring app

My biggest gripe is that this new search feature will not work with end-to-end encryption enabled.

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