Today, Ring is introducing Intercom, its take on the video and audio entrance systems that are common in apartment buildings. It is intended to complement the hardware that is already installed in these buildings and is compatible with a variety of audio intercom handsets that are currently in use. But unlike such systems, users will be able to speak with visitors on the phone and grant frequent visitors particular access privileges. Similar to this, you can grant your neighbourhood Amazon driver a permit so that they can deliver a package to your building without you having to be there.

Although the company has stated that anyone can install intercom, it is mostly geared at building owners rather than renters. What’s more intriguing is that Ring Intercom won’t be available in the US until 2023; instead, it will launch in the UK and Germany on October 26th, with delivery to begin thereafter. Given that there are many more apartment buildings in Europe than in the US and that it will also affect Spain, France, and Italy in early 2023, that is basically common sense. The device will cost £120, or £150 if purchased with additional battery equipment. However, you may find that an introductory offer lowers the price by a significant amount.