For Travelers of All Types, Home Security is a Must

When it comes to travel, people are generally divided into two camps: Type As and Type Bs. Type As are meticulous planners, researching extensively before a trip, arriving at the airport early, and creating detailed itineraries in advance. Type Bs, on the other hand, prefer to leave some things to chance, often deciding on their itinerary at the last minute.

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Similarly, when it comes to home security, people may have different approaches, depending on their personality type. However, one thing is certain – keeping your home protected is a top priority for everyone before heading out the door.

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A Type A Traveler’s Perspective

Dana Kravis, CNT’s global executive director of video, is a self-proclaimed Type A traveler. She’s meticulous about every detail, from packing to planning her itinerary. When it comes to home security, she’s also quite particular, but often finds herself relying on her instincts to keep her home safe.

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When Dana tried out the Ring Battery Doorbell and Outdoor Cam Plus, she was surprised by how easy it was to set up the devices. The setup process was simple and user-friendly, requiring only a few prompts on her phone. She loved that both products were battery-powered, eliminating the need for hardwiring.

During a long weekend, Dana’s neighborhood experienced a power outage, and the Ring app’s Neighbors feature came in handy. She was able to see how widespread the power outage was and received real-time updates from people in her area when the power started coming back on.

Dana also appreciated the level of detail in the notifications she received from the Ring devices. She was alerted to various activities around her home, such as someone walking past with a dog or a person cycling past. However, she did find the video descriptions feature to be a bit too observant at times, alerting her to mundane activities like her husband taking out the trash.

Dana opted not to use the Pro Option called Familiar Faces, which allows the Ring devices to collect biometric data to learn and identify frequent visitors. She felt that it might be too intrusive, especially for a Type A like herself who likes to keep a close eye on everything.

A Type B Traveler’s Perspective

Bridget Mills-Powell, on the other hand, is an unapologetic Type B traveler. She prefers to go with the flow and leave some things to chance. When it comes to home security, she’s been meaning to get around to buying a security camera for years, but never got around to it.

When Bridget tried out the Ring Battery Doorbell and Outdoor Cam Plus, she was thrilled with how simple the setup process was. She downloaded the Ring app and scanned the QR codes to register the devices, and was up and running in no time.

Bridget also appreciated the level of detail in the notifications she received from the Ring devices. She was alerted to various activities around her home, such as someone walking past with a dog or a person cycling past. She even received a notification about a delivery person arriving at her doorstep, which she was able to intercept thanks to her Ring notifications.

Bridget was also impressed by how easy it was to set up the devices, even for a Type B like herself who’s not exactly tech-savvy. She opted to call a professional to install the devices outside, but was able to do the rest of the setup herself.