Smart Video Search has been in development for well over a year. The AI system was trained using a technique called contrastive learning to recognize packages, people, vehicles, animals, weather, and actions such as running. Ring’s new Smart Video Search capability, which the company announced today, is rolling out by November 5 to all of its Home Pro subscribers, who pay $20 monthly or $200 annually. WIRED tested the feature over the past few days. Still, the search capability marks a big upgrade for Ring, which over the past decade popularized home surveillance through its video doorbells and a growing suite of other security gadgets. Is paying to search for videos using AI worth it ?