Beyond serving as a fully functional doorbells, the Ring Camera lineup still offers plenty of solid use cases. Unfortunately, like most smart gadgets, whether fitness trackers or bird feeders, you'll need a monthly subscription to unlock all of its features.

With three tiers to choose from, starting at $4.99/month, keeping your home fully secure comes at an added cost that might put you off. On the bright side, you can get by without a subscription, unless you need to access saved footage for future reference. Ring cameras can still operate as a live intercom that'll come in handy whether you're home or on the go.

The company has garnered some bad press over the last year, but its security cameras still provide protection and some peace of mind for owners, with or without the monthly fee.

The Two-Way Talk and Live Feed features help in many scenarios. Even when you're home and just waiting on someone, you can see exactly who's at the door and talk to them through the app before getting up to answer it.

Personally, whether dealing with weak water pressure or other household issues, there've been plenty of times when a maintenance technician waited outside my door and rang the bell, letting me speak with them through the Ring app so I could give an ETA for when I'd be back home. If you're a parent who wants to keep an eye on your young ones from another room, the free tier is a great choice.

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