Sky has introduced two new smart home plans in the UK that include internet-connected cameras and cloud recordings starting from just £5 per month. This new offering competes with popular home security devices like Ring doorbells and Google’s Nest system. According to Sky, the cost savings can be over £100 compared to purchasing a Ring system via Amazon.
The first plan, priced at £5 per month with a £15 upfront fee, consists of a Sky Smart Doorbell and Chime. It offers features such as full HD video recording, instant alerts to your phone, customisable activity zones, two-way talk, and 30 days of cloud video storage.
For users seeking additional security measures, there is the Smart Home Bundle with Smart Home Plan+ for £8 per month and a £20 upfront fee. This package includes an indoor camera and extra app functionalities like scheduled arming and automatic arm modes.
Paul Sweeney, Managing Director of Sky Smart Home, expressed that the goal of Sky Smart Home is to make high-quality smart technology more accessible and user-friendly. The company aims to simplify the process of staying connected to home through affordable and easy-to-use solutions.
Sky’s new plans mark a shift in making their home security devices more accessible as standalone services, expanding beyond their previous offering of Protect Smart Home Insurance that included cameras and alarms.
In comparison, Amazon currently sells the Ring Doorbell with Chime for £119.99, with an additional cost for cloud recording access through a Ring Protect subscription starting at £4.99 per month.