Ring doorbell and cameras get AI-powered unusual-event alerts and warnings

At CES 2026 Ring announced AI Unusual Event Alerts and Active Warnings for its doorbells and cameras, alongside new Sidewalk-enabled sensors and controllers and a US-only app store; Sidewalk expansion to several countries was also announced.

Ring announced several AI-driven updates for its video doorbells and security cameras at CES 2026. The company introduced AI Unusual Event Alerts, which learn a home’s regular activity and notify users when something deviates from that pattern. Ring also detailed Active Warnings, a feature tied to its Virtual Security Guard programme that can deliver spoken warnings through a camera while a trained expert reviews the situation. In addition, Ring showed new sensors and controllers built on Amazon Sidewalk and opened a US-only app store for third-party tools. Key announcements: - AI Unusual Event Alerts: uses the Video Descriptions technology launched in June last year to analyse triggered events and notify users when activity seems out of the ordinary. - Active Warnings: available to users enrolled in Ring’s Virtual Security Guard programme; the system can deliver warnings through a camera speaker while a trained expert assesses whether further actions are needed, such as two-way talk or contacting emergency services. - Sidewalk-enabled devices: Ring unveiled new sensors and other hardware that use Amazon Sidewalk and do not require a separate hub. - Sidewalk rollout: Sidewalk was previously US-only and is now rolling out to Canada and Mexico, with the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan announced for later this year. - Controllers and app store: new manual controllers include a fan control, smart plug, single light switch, and smart light remote; Ring also launched a US-only app store that requires a compatible Ring subscription and may need third-party account connections. Summary: The announcements add machine-learning alerts and a linked deterrent feature to Ring’s device lineup, and expand the company’s hardware and software ecosystem. Ring says Amazon Sidewalk support will reach several additional countries later this year, and the app store is currently limited to the US with broader availability undetermined at this time.