Amazon adds Alexa+ Greetings to Ring 2K/4K — what to expect

At its Devices & Services event, Amazon revealed new Alexa+ features — including Alexa+ Greetings, which will roll out to Ring’s new 2K and 4K cameras this summer. Using Ring’s image recognition, Alexa+ will be able to:

• Greet recognized friends and family automatically.
• Ask questions of unknown visitors to determine the purpose of their visit.

This update highlights both the promise and limits of generative AI in consumer devices: it can make home interactions more natural and helpful, but it also raises questions about accuracy, mistaken IDs, and privacy.

Key points

• Rollout: Expected this summer for Ring 2K and 4K devices.
• How it works: Combines Alexa+ conversational AI with Ring image recognition to decide how to respond to visitors.
• Concerns: Potential for misidentification, data/privacy implications, and the ongoing limitations of generative AI.

Official details from Amazon: Amazon Devices & Services announcement

See Ring camera options on Amazon: Search Ring 2K/4K cameras (affiliate)

What do you think — would you let Alexa greet visitors at your door? Share your thoughts below.