This $80 Ring camera and doorbell combo is my favorite smart home deal for Black Friday

Even today, the Ring Indoor Cam (2nd generation) remains a reliable smart home purchase. On Amazon, you can get one bundled with a Ring Battery Doorbell for $60 off.

As Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, draws nearer, Amazon is already unveiling outstanding deals on home security devices, including from Ring and Echo. For a limited time, Prime members can get a second-generation Indoor Cam and Ring Battery Bundle for only $80. That's a $60 discount on a duo of useful, ZDNET-tested smart home devices.

Last year's Ring Indoor Cam was one of the first in its class to feature a manual privacy cover that you can swivel when you don't want any video or audio recorded. It's a simple addition that makes sense for an indoor security camera, providing you with more control over your home's minute-to-minute surveillance.

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