Ring Smart Lights still function to detect motion even without a Wi-Fi connection. However, their functionality is limited in the absence of Wi-Fi. Without Wi-Fi, you lose the ability to control the lights remotely or receive push notifications. This means that you won’t be able to turn the lights on or off using the Ring app on your smartphone when you’re away from home. Additionally, you won’t receive any alerts or notifications when motion is detected by the lights.
It’s worth noting that Ring security cameras, on the other hand, do not work at all without a Wi-Fi connection. These cameras require a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the Ring app and the Ring cloud, which is where the video footage is stored. Without Wi-Fi, the cameras cannot transmit the video feed or access any of the features provided by the Ring app.
The limitation of Ring Smart Lights without Wi-Fi is primarily due to the need for a constant connection to the Ring app and the Ring cloud. Wi-Fi is necessary for the lights to interact with the app and receive commands or notifications. Without this connection, the lights essentially operate as standalone devices with limited functionality.
In my personal experience, I have found that relying solely on motion detection for the Ring Smart Lights can be a bit inconvenient without the ability to control them remotely. For example, if you forget to turn on the lights before leaving your home, you won’t be able to do so remotely without Wi-Fi. Similarly, if you want to turn off the lights when you’re away, you’ll have to wait until you return home to manually do it.
To summarize, while Ring Smart Lights can still detect motion without a Wi-Fi connection, their functionality is significantly reduced. Without Wi-Fi, you cannot control the lights remotely or receive push notifications. Ring security cameras, on the other hand, require a Wi-Fi connection to function at all.