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Ring<\/a> offers a wide range of home security devices like security cameras, video doorbells, and smart lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the most part, indoor cameras are wired and need to be plugged in for them to work. Outdoor cameras, on the other hand, are usually battery-powered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring also offers the Stick Up Cam Elite<\/a> powered by ethernet using a PoE adapter. Some devices even work on solar power<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of where your Ring devices get power from, you\u2019ll need an active internet connection<\/a> for them to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the comfort of your home, this is probably not a big deal. However, you may be wondering why all Ring devices require an active internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first reason is quite apparent. An internet connection lets you view a live feed<\/a> of all the cameras you have set up on the Ring app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, whether you\u2019re keeping an eye on your toddler or checking to see who\u2019s ringing your doorbell, you\u2019ll need an internet connection to actively monitor your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This begs the question: what if you don\u2019t need to monitor your house every passing moment<\/a>. Can\u2019t your Ring devices just store the surveillance videos for you to watch later?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, all your Ring devices store the data on the cloud and not on local storage (with the exception of buying the Ring Alarm Pro and Ring Protect Pro plan, but this is a very expensive way of achieving local storage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that you need an active internet connection to upload all the surveillance on the cloud for you to view later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since there\u2019s no hard drive built-in to your system, uploading to the cloud is your only option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what does all of this have to do with mobile hotspots? <\/p>\n\n\n\n If for any reason, you don\u2019t have an internet connection where your Ring devices are set up, you won\u2019t be able to connect your cameras at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where mobile hotspots come into play! They\u2019re essentially portable devices, like your smartphone or a dedicated hotspot MiFi, that broadcast an internet connection to your surroundings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three reasons why you may need a mobile hotspot to connect your Ring devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most infuriating things that can happen to you in the 21st century is having no internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtually, everything that you do requires an internet connection to work<\/a>. If your internet connection frequently disconnects or you don\u2019t have broadband, your home security system is as good as your lawn ornaments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second reason you may need a mobile hotspot is if you\u2019re traveling abroad and taking your home security system with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the area you\u2019re traveling to doesn\u2019t have an ISP, you\u2019ll need to resort to a stable mobile hotspot to connect your Ring devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, mobile hotspot plans abroad are expensive. Make sure you\u2019re aware of the roaming packages offered by your service provider<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlimited plans are risky. If you\u2019re unlucky, you might end up with a $50,000 phone bill<\/a> by the end of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third reason you may need a mobile hotspot is if you\u2019re planning on going off-grid. This includes anything from camping trips to moving to a non-residential area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going off the grid means no fiber optics, broadband, or WiFi. If you\u2019re lucky, you might have a couple of bars on your smartphone, but you won\u2019t be able to set up a traditional router like you usually would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting up a mobile hotspot is extremely easy. You can probably do it in under one minute right now. All you need to do is have a smartphone with a data sim card inserted and personal hotspot capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019re planning on broadcasting your connection over several devices that work 24\/7<\/a> and upload high-res videos to the cloud, you may want to put more thought into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing you should do is to check your internet quota on your line. A lot of unlimited data plans aren\u2019t really unlimited and may throttle (become too slow to work correctly) or start charging your extra after exceeding a specific quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll be pleased to know that there are mobile hotspot plans offered by virtually all service providers. From personal experience, Verizon<\/a> is more reliable, AT&T<\/a> offers more packages, and Boost Mobile<\/a> is significantly more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check with your service provider to outline the ideal data plan for you. Again, it\u2019s better to read the fine print to make sure you\u2019re not going to incur any unexpected charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re traveling outside North America, you may want to double-check your roaming plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most data plans don\u2019t carry over outside of the United States, and you may need a separate plan or a travel pass to take your mobile internet with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verizon offers a convenient add-on called Travel Pass<\/a>. For $10 a day, you can use your domestic mobile data and minutes anywhere across 185 countries without the need to subscribe to an extra package<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can set up your mobile hotspot on your smartphone or a dedicated hotspot device. Dedicated hotspot devices are obviously better in every way, but some smartphones hold their own better than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re broadcasting your mobile internet over an android device, you probably won\u2019t run into a lot of connectivity problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Androids are simply better than any other OS; they offer more options and drop less often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if I turn on Personal Hotspot on my Android, it can last me through the whole day without dropping the connection once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is due to android generally having better batteries and a more detailed overview of your hotspot connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On an Android, you can view all active connections, set the hotspot to never disconnect, and even allocate a specific bandwidth to all outbound connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To enable Personal Hotspot on your android device, simply swipe down the quick settings menu from the home screen and click on the personal hotspot icon.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you long-press the hotspot icon, you\u2019ll be directed to the hotspot settings page, where you can set your connection to never turn off on its own, monitor how much data you\u2019re consuming daily, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you own an Apple device, I have some bad news for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n iPhones are a bit unreliable when it comes to maintaining a stable hotspot connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no dedicated page for adjusting the settings, and you can\u2019t even see who\u2019s connected to your network or how much data you\u2019re consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make it worse, the iPhone usually drains extremely fast when the personal hotspot is turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your hotspot<\/a> may also frequently disconnect for no apparent reason. iPhones are simply not built to broadcast an internet connection for prolonged periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can enable the personal hotspot on your iPhone by navigating to the settings, choosing \u201cPersonal Hotspot,\u201d and turning it on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re on the move a lot and can spare a couple of hundred bucks, you can\u2019t go wrong with a dedicated hotspot device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Devices like Nighthawk by AT&T<\/a> or Jetpack MiFi 8800L by Verizon<\/a> can give you a broadband-like experience. Fast and stable connections with no unexpected disconnections. What more can you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have your mobile hotspot set up, all you need to do now is connect your devices to the new network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do so, go to the Ring app and navigate to \u201cDevice Health.\u201d Then, choose \u201cChange WiFi Network\u201d and select your new hotspot connection. Enter the password, and voila! Your ring devices<\/a> are now online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Who says you need broadband for your Ring devices to work? If you\u2019re planning on traveling soon or simply don\u2019t have a stable broadband connection, you can use a mobile hotspot to connect your home security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t even need a dedicated hotspot device to set your devices up! All you need is an Android device (or, god forbid, an iPhone), an unlimited data plan, and an acceptable network signal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It was a revelation the first time we had our home security system set up. I pranked the mailman, binge-watched … <\/p>\nWhy You May Need A Mobile Hotspot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your Home Internet Is Unstable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re Traveling Abroad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re Going Off-Grid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Setting up the Mobile Hotspot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mobile Hotspot Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What about International Travel?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Androids As Portable Hotspots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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iPhones As Portable Hotspots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dedicated Mobile Hotspot Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Connecting Your Ring Devices to a Mobile Hotspot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n