A major leap in smart home security has arrived as Ring, the popular video doorbell and home surveillance company, begins rolling out artificial intelligence-generated motion alerts. This new feature is designed to provide users with real-time, text-based summaries of activity detected by Ring doorbells and cameras.

Instead of traditional motion notifications, which can often feel vague or require reviewing video footage to assess importance, the new AI system delivers concise, context-aware summaries directly to users’ phones. These summaries identify only the most relevant subject of the captured footage, allowing homeowners to quickly determine whether action is needed.

The feature is initially launching in beta for premium subscribers in the United States and Canada. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to integrate more artificial intelligence into its ecosystem of smart home products. According to Ring leadership, this is just the beginning of a deeper push into AI-driven innovation.

Ring’s founder and CEO, who returned to lead the company earlier this year, emphasized the potential for transformative technology in the home security space. Since its founding in 2011 and its acquisition by a major tech giant in 2018, Ring has rapidly expanded from doorbell cameras to a full suite of smart security solutions, including floodlight cameras, alarm systems, and even autonomous indoor security drones.