Ring - Battery Doorbell Pro (newest model) Retinal 4K with wide-angle video, up to 10x Zoom, Night Vision, and Ultra Battery Pk - Deep Silver

SETUP / INSTALLATION The setup process was pretty simple. From removing the cover to charging the battery for its first use, nothing felt complicated. Pairing the camera with the Ring app was also effortless. The barcode scan on the camera made the pairing process quick, and I did not have to spend time troubleshooting or trying to figure out how to get it connected. That is important for a product like this. A doorbell camera is supposed to add security and convenience, not create another project. BUILD / FEEL The doorbell feels very solid and compactly built. It does not rattle, and there are no loose parts. Even the outer case fits tight, which gives it a quality feel. The finish also looks nice in person. It gives the doorbell a clean, modern look without making it feel oversized or cheap. It feels like a product designed to sit outside and handle daily use. Overall, the build quality gives a good first impression. It feels sturdy, secure, and well put together. VIDEO QUALITY This is where I was most impressed. The video loads up very quickly. I do have fast internet, but I have used other cameras that still struggle to open live view quickly. With this Ring doorbell, the camera loads almost right away, and that matters when you are trying to see who or what triggered an alert. The video quality is very good. Zooming in for smaller details works better than I expected. With some cameras, zooming in makes the image look blurry or grainy, but this one keeps enough detail to actually be useful. There is also minimal lag between the live video and what is actually happening. Again, some of that may be due to internet speed, but the software clearly plays a part. The camera and app work well together, and the video feels fast and responsive. NIGHT VIDEO The night video is clear and does the job well. When motion is detected at night, the camera gives a good enough image to see what caused the alert and get a visual of the person. Night vision on doorbell cameras can sometimes be hit or miss, but this one performs well. It may not be as sharp as daytime video, but it is clear, useful, and reliable enough for home security. For me, that is what matters. I do not need it to look perfect at night. I need it to show me what is happening, and it does that well. MOTION DETECTION / ALERTS The motion alerts are timely, and there is not much lag. This was a major improvement compared to previous generations I have used. Before, I would get an alert, open the camera, and by the time the video loaded, the person or object was already out of view. That defeats the purpose of having a doorbell camera. With this model, the alert comes through quickly. When I open live view, I can usually still see what triggered the notification. That makes the doorbell feel much more useful as a security device. The motion detection settings are also easy to adjust. The app makes it simple to set motion zones, fencing, and alert modes. That helps because every home has different traffic patterns, and you do not want constant unnecessary alerts. BATTERY LIFE The battery life appears to be strong, but I have not used it until it was empty. I have it connected to my wired doorbell system, so I do not have to worry much about the battery. That flexibility is a big plus. It can be used as a battery-powered doorbell, but if you already have wiring, connecting it gives you more peace of mind. For someone without existing wiring, the battery option makes installation much easier. For someone with wiring, using both options makes the product even more convenient. APP / RING FEATURES The Ring app feels like a major improvement over older versions. It loads quickly, it is easy to understand, and the settings are simple to adjust. Motion detection, alert settings, fencing, and live view are all easy to find. The most important part is how quickly the live video loads. A security camera is only useful if you can access the video when you need it. This camera does that very well. The overall app experience feels smoother and more reliable than previous Ring products I have used. HONEST NEGATIVE The only real negative I have found is that I wish it came with more versatility out of the box. It would have been nice if Ring included a holder or cradle for indoor use and an AC adapter. That would give users more options, especially if they wanted to test placement before permanently mounting it or use it in a different area. Other than that, I do not have any major complaints. It has performed well and has actually outperformed my expectations. OVERALL The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is a great camera for someone who wants security and convenience without overcomplicating the process. I would recommend this doorbell anyone looking for an easy way to monitor their home. It is especially useful for people who want a security camera that is simple to install, easy to operate, and dependable when needed.

Setting up this Ring Doorbell Pro was a total breeze. I'm not exactly a professional installer, but I just followed the step by step instructions in the box and had the whole unit mounted on the wall in a few minute. One issue I had was getting the unit flush with the wall. I have stucco so just had to use a hammer and flat head to smooth things out. . Pairing it up and connecting it to the app was straightforward and took almost no time to get up and running. The casing can easily be remove to charge the battery that’s good and bad The hardware / camera itself is definitely impressive. The video and image quality are clear, so you can see every single detail perfectly, not much glare on a bright day. The night vision is pretty good. The Ring Doorbell Pro is great for keeping an eye on packages and seeing exactly who is at the door. The only real drawback and is the subscription model. Give you 30 days “free” trail but it’s pretty annoying that after buying a premium doorbell, you’re forced to pay a monthly fee just to look back at your recorded video clips. If you don't pay, you basically just get live views. Ring really needs to give us a way to save footage locally, like onto an SD card. Just doesn’t feel right. Maybe im too old school when it comes to these things. Overall, it's a great piece of hardware if you don't mind the monthly fee.

This doorbell is quite the upgrade from its predecessor. The camera quality alone is worth it and the upgraded ultra battery is definitely worth getting. The new design is more slender but very well built. My battery is still at 100% after a week so I anticipate it lasting a lot longer than previous battery versions. I also love that it’s now usb C instead of micro usb for charging the battery and the led lights on the battery are very bright and easy to view when charging is complete. The video quality is great and I can finally read license plates for vehicles parked in front of my camera compared to my prior experiences where everything is blurry. The voice and audio is also amazing, I was able to have great conversations through the device for long periods of time and it’s nice I was able to adjust the volume to the outside for it and even after all that I still can’t get over how well this battery has held up. The installation was simple just scanned the QR code that came with it and just follow along to the instructions from the app. There are a lot of little settings to adjust inside the app but once it’s all set up all you have to do is remember to charge it once in awhile. I highly recommend this updated high quality doorbell camera.

This is my first ever ring product/camera. I've definitely been missing out. Better late than never they say. __________ The video quality is superb. The 4K really stands out and is super clear. The wide angle picks up everything I was hoping to capture where I placed it. I am able to see my entire front yard and more specifically both the vehicles in my driveway. The 10x zoom is also impressive. _________ Sound quality is great. I've been able to communicate with my family through this with ease, as well as had a full on conversation with a solar sales guy who refused to leave my porch. The days of going to my door to deal with these people are over now that I have this..I'll listen to the sales pitch through the ring and if it's worth my while and I'm home, I'll get up to have to a face to face interaction. _________ Battery life seems pretty good so far, though I do not know what the expectations are for it, I've been using it coming up on a week now and am just over 80 percent battery still. _________ Software is intuitive..I set up familiar faces to notify when people of my family appear. Many settings overall in the app. Community is a nice little feature to let others in the neighborhood aware of things without showing true personal details. _________ Set up was fairly easy for the most part. I am not the most handyman but I was able to get this figured out. Apart from a screwdriver/drill, you are provided all the necessary items to mount. ________ First night that I set this up, I saw a cat visitor that I never seen before, so that is something I would've never known had it not been for this ring video doorbell. Will be interesting to see what else it captures as time goes on. _______ Overall, I highly recommend this. With this being my first venture with a ring product and doorbell, I am happy that this is my first introduction as I feel the quality of this one has really shown me the true power and capabilities of what this line has to offer. Very happy to have this attached to my house to provide extra security for my family, home and better communication for those who come around.

Yes the Ring Pro was able to let me know my two daughters were outside and I loved the fact it let me know! Concerning... a little, but informative definitely! I wonder if it'll let me know if there's a teenager at my door. Time will tell, but it also let me know when someone was detected and it recognizes them. You have to do a lot of management on it, but eventually it'll stop asking. Set up was super easy, at least for me. The app basically walked me through the installation and I didn't really have any issues. The birds eye view set up was pretty cool, but I'm afraid it's kind of "guestimation" more so than accurate. A gimmick at best. The picture quality is super clear and the night time image was also very clear. I also like to see how much bandwidth it's using during live view. My old Ring camera would take awhile to get the feed going on my iPhone, or Echo Show, but this one is super quick. I hope it stays that way, but the "loading image" is significantly quicker than it was. There's a lot of stuff in the app and it's honestly overwhelming, but I really do like the fact most of what you need to get it installed is there outside of the drill, and things like that. It worked with my doorbell chime out of the box, so I didn't need to do anything fancy there which was a nice touch. At the end of the day, I really enjoy this, I like when it announces people, packages, and vehicles it doesn't recognize and when it does recognize it. For me it's a winner.