Ring Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen) review
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery (3rd Gen)
By Tom Calder
A well-known, easy-to-set-up camera that fits neatly into an existing Ring or Alexa ecosystem, but its 1080p resolution is behind the newer 2K and 4K rivals in this list. There's no way to avoid the subscription — footage only exists in the cloud, so the £4.99-a-month Basic plan is effectively part of the running cost, not an optional extra.
- Best for
- Households already using Alexa or other Ring devices who want matching hardware and don't mind an ongoing subscription.
- Skip it if
- You want to avoid an ongoing subscription entirely
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- Works natively with Alexa and the wider Ring device family, including doorbells and chimes
- Removable battery pack means you can swap and recharge without taking the whole camera down
- Well-established brand with a mature app and long track record
Worth knowing
- No local storage option at all — footage only exists if you pay for Ring Protect
- 1080p resolution is the lowest tier in this comparison, alongside Blink
- UK street price varies by tens of pounds between retailers, so the RRP isn't a reliable guide
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Who shouldn't buy this
Skip this if you want to avoid an ongoing subscription entirely — the Tapo C420S1 or a Reolink model store footage locally for free.
Key specs
| Type | Wire-free battery outdoor/indoor camera |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| Storage | Cloud only — Ring Protect required (from £4.99/mo) |
| Power | Removable rechargeable battery; solar accessory optional |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for Buyers who want 4K coverage of a wide area with solar power included and no subscription.
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Best for Households with existing cabling, an NVR, or a PoE network switch who want 4K without any battery to manage.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
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Best for Buyers who want a genuine wide-plus-telephoto zoom and solar power with no subscription.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:07 GMT · Details
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