Ring’s powerful cameras are backed by a complex AI app store you may not know about. Tyler Lacoma/CNET

I’ve spent plenty of time talking about Ring’s latest features , including cutting-edge uses of AI and capabilities including facial recognition, which have l ed to lawsuits by some worried about their privacy . But behind the scenes, Ring has been busy supporting a sizable platform of third-party AI apps for its security cameras and video doorbells , with capabilities that go far beyond those of traditional security cams. That could present an opportunity or a potential privacy issue, so I took a closer look.

Ring’s lesser-known app store is packed with unique AI capabilities. Ring

Basically, this software leverages Ring’s object recognition ability to use it for a wider range of monitoring possibilities. I’m trying out some of these apps to see just how they work, but if you or people in your neighborhood use Ring devices, you should know what they’re capable of.…