I installed a wireless, battery powered Ring 3 Plus on a side door with no existing doorbell when they were first released around April 2020. We liked it so much, we wanted another Ring doorbell at our front door, but because of a stone exterior at the front door, there was no flat surface to mount something like the Ring 3. We did have an old intercom speaker mounted in the wall that didn't work that well. I found an electrician who was able to fabricate a PVC plate to cover up the old intercom space and mount the Ring Elite in its place. It turned out great. II had a CAT 5 cable already in place for the intercom, so just had to put the appropriate connector onto the wire and plug it into the Ring Elite. Picture quality is great. No worries about batteries because the Elite gets power over the cable. And no issues with connectivity to the internet as with some of the wireless cameras. This doorbell connects instantly and has been rock solid. I wish Ring would come up with some better installation options for wired cameras. If you can get a CAT 5 cable to the camera, it does a great job.

Our first Ring doorbell. We love the Ring Elite and it's sleek look. The phone app notifies efficiently and the audible is very good. Great performance!

The product is amazing, great in every way. The only issue I had was how incredibly difficult it was to install and run wires seamlessly thru my wall.

I was looking for a smart doorbell that was compatible with POE(power over Ethernet). After doing my research it came down to this doorbell and the door-bird. I ended up choosing ring because their user interface is much better. This doorbell is not as easy to install as the regular ring doorbell because it does require a flush mount install. Ring does provide everything you need in the box including a junction box if you do not already have one installed. Once you get the junction box installed all you have to do is plug in your Ethernet cable and existing doorbell wire(if you plan on using your existing doorbell chime) and follow the setup instructions in the app. You are not required to have a POE switch because ring does provide a power kit for a POE install. Many people complain of getting to many false motion alerts however you can easily adjust the motion zone and sensitivity in the app to help eliminate false alerts. I had a question about the Ring chime so I contacted RING support through their toll free number and I was able to get a live support specialist who was able to answer my question within 5 minutes.

The Ring Video Doorbell Elite is a high-end, flush-mounted doorbell camera that offers a sleek design and impressive functionality. Its standout feature is Power over Ethernet (PoE), which provides reliable power and connectivity without needing Wi-Fi. The Elite captures crisp 1080p HD video, has customizable motion zones, and offers two-way audio, allowing users to speak with visitors from their phone or other devices. Its integration with the Ring app and compatibility with Amazon Alexa make it a good choice for smart home users. While installation is more complex and requires professional wiring, the Elite is a solid option for anyone looking for a more permanent, high-performance video doorbell. The higher price point is justified for those seeking the stability and clarity that PoE brings.