Ring - Battery Doorbell (newest model) Retinal 2K with wide-angle video, up to 6x Zoom, Two-Way Talk, and Built-In Battery - Speckled Grey

This Ring 2K Battery Doorbell Camera has a solid, well-built construction. You can feel the quality the moment you take it out of the box. It feels sturdy and heavy, almost as if it is completely sealed and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. This is the second-generation model, and like previous Ring doorbells, it includes many of the same features such as motion detection, two-way talk, night vision, and live view. Additional features like package alerts are supported but require a subscription. If you're upgrading from an older Ring device and already have a subscription, everything works seamlessly. Although this doorbell is advertised as battery-powered, it can also be hardwired, which is a nice bonus. Installation is extremely easy since all you need to do is mount the wall plate. Because it is battery-powered, it can be installed virtually anywhere, making it very versatile. I'm a long-time Ring user and consider myself one of the early adopters of the brand. Both the hardware and service have been very reliable over the years. I'm upgrading from a first-generation Ring Pro, and one issue Ring still hasn't fully addressed is retrofitting to existing doorbell mounting plates. While the installation itself is simple, if you're replacing a previous Ring Pro or a standard doorbell, you may need to find a workaround to mount the new wall plate. Even using Ring's wedge accessories, I ran into some challenges and had to improvise. However, if you're doing a fresh installation, the entire process can take as little as 10 minutes. Once installed, setup is straightforward. Simply add a new device in the Ring app and scan the QR code located behind the doorbell. If you have Ring Chimes like I do, they integrate easily. If you're already a Ring user, navigating the settings will feel very familiar. In my case, all I needed to do was adjust the motion detection zones. For new users, the app is very intuitive, with most features and settings clearly labeled and easy to find. My original Ring Pro Gen 1 already had great video quality, but this model takes it up another notch, especially when it comes to zoom capabilities. The camera supports up to 6x zoom, which is useful, although not particularly impressive at maximum zoom because image quality starts to degrade. You'll get better results when zooming in on objects that are relatively close rather than far away. Night vision performance is excellent, producing clear and easily visible images. Battery life has been outstanding. After about a week of use, the battery was still at 94%, averaging roughly 1% usage per day. Of course, battery life will vary depending on activity levels. In my case, very few people actually ring the doorbell, aside from package deliveries, although I do receive plenty of motion notifications. When the battery eventually needs charging, removing the doorbell from the wall plate is simple using the included release key inserted into the bottom of the unit. Charging is done through a USB-C port hidden behind a weatherproof cover on the back of the device. Keep in mind that a USB-C charging cable is not included. The two-way audio quality is also very good. Voices sounded clearer and slightly louder compared to my older Ring doorbell. The improvement isn't dramatic, but it is noticeable. Overall for the price, this is an excellent doorbell camera with solid build quality, good video and audio performance, and dependable service. The battery life is impressive, and the device is easy to install and use. Its battery-powered design makes it especially versatile for users without existing doorbell wiring. While hardwiring is supported, retrofitting an existing installation can sometimes be cumbersome. In the box, you get the Ring doorbell, wall plate, installation hardware, sticker, and manual.

Doorbell cameras are a neat item to have for peace of mind. I replaced my first gen doorbell camera with the newer model and it is a nice upgrade. While the battery isn’t replaceable in this model it is still a great device. My first impression of this device is simple you get a small box with the mounting bracket and screws, an orange removal tool and no charger or charging cable. The second gen camera is tall and narrower than the previous model. For the life of me I could not find the charging port, but sure enough it was there. It is hidden behind a black silicone plug. After some searching, I found that the silicone plug is a weatherproof cover for the camera. Once I pulled on that I found the charging port, it was very frustrating that there was no indicator of that or a sticker telling you to remove it. After this everything else is pretty straight forward. I charged the camera, set it up and mounted it. The big thing here seems to be AI, the camera does everything the other cameras do but this records in 2k resolution. I have tested this out and don’t really notice much of a change except the resolution increase and the added AI description in the app. There seems to be less ghosting or artifacts visible during recordings which I appreciate very much. This seems to be more of an incremental upgrade than anything else. I use the Ring Chime and I get audible notifications to activity in the desired areas of my home. When paired with Alexa devices this can be a robust and feature filled ecosystem. While there is definitely a whole of room for improvement it does work and works well. There are things to like and things that don’t present any value to me. What I like and appreciate is the increase in recording resolution. What I don’t care for is the annoying push in AI especially in this product. I will stick to my regular ring subscription I do not see the value in paying more for AI. Overall you get what you pay for a solid doorbell camera that alerts you when it matters most.

Ring, widely considered the undisputed leader in smart residential cameras, just released a battery doorbell that produces extremely sharp video with no wires required to connect it. This battery doorbell captures wide-angle video in stunning retinal 2K; the camera resolution is 1920 x 1920 with a 1:1 aspect ratio. You can see floor to ceiling & can zoom in on the video with your cellphone up to 6x. Even when you are away from home, you can chat two-way with the visitor at your door.    Ring Battery Doorbell 2K has a built-in rechargeable battery. To recharge it, use the included removal tool to detach the doorbell from the wall. Next, plug in a USB-C cable to charge the doorbell battery. The internal battery lasts up to 180 days before it is ready to be recharged.    The doorbell measures 5.78"H x 1.41" W x 2.11"D. It is solidly built & has a quality feel. The speckled grey color blends with virtually any door. Optional Ring Protect Plans are reasonably priced. I already subscribe to a Ring monitoring plan, so there was no additional cost to add an extra camera. CONCLUSION: The new Ring Battery Doorbell is very easy to set up; no wiring is required & like other Ring cameras, operation is very intuitive. When a friend dropped by the house last week, Ring asked me to name him, so I did. When he came by again today, this new doorbell that I just installed called out his name & said he was at the rear door! I love how it recognizes & shares visitor identification with all of my other Ring cameras! It earns my highest recommendation.

TLDR: wide-angle 2K video, up to 6x Zoom, Two-Way Talk, Built-In Battery newest camera from Amazon brand Ring. Uses the same rechargeable battery as other Ring models; improved Ai features also. This is the newest model of the Ring doorbell camera and it now has 2K resolution, AI and a wider view from its lens camera system. The battery is easily removed to charge it up and it promises 60 days of use on a charge. It uses the same battery style as other Ring cameras so it is easy to just swap out a charged battery from another if the house has more than one. A supplied small plastic tool allows opening and removing the rechargeable battery. It is strictly battery operated. The lens allows 6x Enhanced Zoom to capture faces and close up details The night vision allows color video in semi darkness and crisp black and white in total darkness Speak to people seen on camera with a built in speaker and microphone on the camera outside while the user is literally anywhere with an internet connection on the phone Ring app. Of course the app and the camera needs a WiFi internet connection to operate properly. With the Ring app, a user can get Person, Package and Vehicle Alerts as seen and sensed by the camera. It also has motion sensor detection with fast notifications on the Ring app. The motion detection works similarly to the last version, but the descriptive AI is an added bonus. The built in AI sees the image, and then describes what it sees. It uses basics like person, pet, car, eventually an image of the scene is displayed. In use on the front door which faces our street, the camera supplies very clear and sharp color images in the day and very sharp and defined color night vision video at night. Sound is also clear and very understandable when tested with adults as well as children for our testing. From the Amazon website: “Combine this device with Alexa for hands-free home monitoring. When anyone triggers Ring’s built-in motion zones, your Echo device will illuminate and make an announcement, so you’ll always know when someone’s there. And if you have an Echo Show, you can also see, hear and speak to anyone captured on camera.” This function indeed works with our Echo Show 8” devices. It is functional within these temperature ranges: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C). It is also weather proof to Weather Resistant IP55 This model is a positive upgrade from Ring

I switched to new Ring doorbell from an older Kangaroo and the difference is like day and night. The video (live feed as well as recordings) at 1080P is sharp and crisp. Even the night videos are very good. The setup was super easy. I downloaded the ring mobile app and it walked me through the setup step by step. All steps were easy to follow and worked. I mounted the doorbool on my storm door in the battery mode with the help of screws that came with the door bell. I think it took me around 15 mins to set it up. The doorbell snaps on to the mount effortlessly. There is an included tool to remove the bell from the mount. Make sure you keep it safe as without it you won't be able to unmount the bell when it needs charging. In terms of the features, it has lots of them. For example, you can customize the alert zone, and all different settings via the mobile app. I have integrated it with my Alexa and the integration was also pretty straightforward. The battery is supposed to last 4-6 months after a single charge. This I am yet to test. I haven't bought any additional devices (like Chime) yet as I am using my phone to get the alerts when it rings. There is a 50$ annual subscription plan that gives you additional features like upto 180 days of video backup etc. Overall it is a perfect video home doorbell and the price seems to be right.