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

We got this newer Ring doorbell to replace an older one. The video resolution is amazing. It also shows a wider area including more of the ground to see packages and one can enlarge seeing much more details compared to the older Ring doorbell. We also have it programmed with Alexa to turn on the front yard lights when it senses motion at night and turn them off a few minutes later.

The Ring Wired Doorbell (newest model) with Retinal 2K image and a wide angle set up is a great addition for front door security. I was replacing a 10 year-old Ring Wired doorbell (one of the originals) with this new device. In order to get set up, you need to have the Ring app installed on your phone, and set up an account. I have had Ring products for years, so already had this set up, but creating a new account is quick and simple. You then need to choose 'add device' in the Ring app. It will ask you to scan the QR code on the back of the Ring device. This is a little fiddly, you have to have the right lighting, and the zoom function in the app really helps. Once you have scanned the QR code, you are provided with easy, step-by-step instructions for installation. If you have a previous Ring doorbell camera, you will need to remove the original chime adapter that you'll have placed on your original doorbell chime mechanism. Once you remove that, you need add the supplied jumper lead to the chime. After that, installation is really pretty simple. If you had a previous Ring doorbell installed, the footprint of this new doorbell is slightly different, so you will have to drill new holes in order to mount it. I was able to use one of the previous holes I had set up, but I did need to drill one new hole. If you are replacing a standard doorbell, you will need to potentially drill two new holes to mount the new Ring doorbell. Once you have placed the mounting plate over the wires (run them through the center of the plate) and screwed it to the wall, the connection to the back of the Ring doorbell is simple. There are two screws that you back out slightly, and then you place the (in my case) red and white wired behind the screws and tighten them down. It doesn't matter what orientation you have them, as long as you make sure the wires DO NOT TOUCH each other. As you do this, the doorbell button will light up blue and it will make a sound. You can then place the doorbell on the mount from the top first, feed the wires behind the doorbell, and secure the doorbell in place with the security screw on the bottom. Now, in the instructions, they state that if your wiring isn't long enough, you can use the included extensions and wire nuts to extend the wires, but my doorbell did NOT come with any extension wires, or wire nuts in the kit. Not sure if these were missing, or if that is an error on the instructions in the app. But just note there are no wire extensions in the kit. You are then taken to a settings menu, the Ring doorbell will update right away, that takes a couple of minutes, and then you are good to set up the doorbell in the app. You can change the motion detection, they type of detection, they types of detection that you want to be notified. You can change the motion parameters, the zones that are monitored, it's very flexible. Something that was on my previous Ring doorbell camera was color night vision, and this Ring doorbell does not have color night vision. However, the 2K Retinal image is so much clearer than the original doorbell that I had in place, so it is definitely worth the upgrade. You can get the 4K version that does have color night vision in place. The field of view is much greater than the original Ring doorbell, and the quality is superb. You also have the opportunity to enhance the zoom by 6x, which is great for capturing details, or looking loser that things a little further away in frame. There are AI prompts available for free for 30 days, and then it's part of your Ring subscription (should you choose to subscribe to their service). The AI prompts will tell you if its a person that noted, a vehicle or something else. It will also tell you what they are doing, for example in my image, the prompt shows 'there is a person crouched on the porch trying to open the door'. Very explicit information. Through your Amazon account, you can also have the camera show up on your Echo products, or even your TV when the doorbell is rung, which is a nice feature as well. Overall, in the 3 days that I've had it installed, I've had not issues with it at all, it if functioning as I would expect it to, and has enhanced the security at my front door. Very happy with the new Ring doorbell.

Installation Installation couldn’t really be any easier. I already had the wiring in place from my last video doorbell, so the whole process was even quicker for me. If you’re replacing an existing wired doorbell, expect about 10 minutes of work. If you’re starting from scratch, give yourself an hour or two to get everything set up right. I have vinyl siding, so I needed a 4‑inch siding adapter to keep the doorbell from sitting at an angle. Just something to keep in mind if you don’t have a flat mounting surface. After that, it’s as simple as launching the Ring app and following the step‑by‑step instructions. No special tools, nothing complicated, just a bit of reading and patience. This model only supports 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi, so make sure you have that available. Operation & Performance The Ring app is well thought out and intuitive. You’ll open it and immediately see a preview from the doorbell; tapping it gives you the usual options like rewind, fast‑forward, and browsing through the events you’ve set up. Video quality is really good, easily better than my last 1080p doorbell. Night vision is fine, but the upgraded Ring models have true color low‑light and adaptive night vision, which this base model doesn’t sport. Motion and activity alerts are easy to configure, and video calling works as expected. You’ll get an instant alert when someone rings the bell, and often even before that because the AI is constantly analyzing what’s happening in the video stream. Ring will tell you who’s approaching and give surprisingly accurate descriptions too. It can identify Amazon delivery drivers, bikes passing by, groups of people, and even the color of packages. You can also tag people you don’t want alerts for — like my daughter. I uploaded a picture of her, and now it ignores her completely. I could keep going, but you get the idea. The catch is that these advanced features require a subscription. Thankfully, the pricing is on the affordable side. Plans start at $4.99 for a single camera and go up depending on how much coverage and functionality you want. For most people with a couple of Ring cameras, the $9.99 multi-camera plan will be more than enough for general security and peace of mind. Without a subscription, you’re limited to live view, answering the doorbell when it’s pressed, and some basic motion alerts. There’s no video recording without a plan. I’ll drop a picture of the current subscription tiers in the review. Design & Build The design doesn’t stand out, but it blends in with pretty much any siding or wall. The doorbell feels like it’s mostly plastic which totally fine, but definitely on the lighter, cheaper‑feeling side. I do wish it fit onto the bracket a bit tighter; even with everything bolted down, there’s still a slight wobble. Nothing major, and everything is still functional and weatherproof. Overall Thoughts I like this doorbell. It’s better than the last one I had installed, and the subscription pricing for all the advanced features you’ll get used to during the 30‑day trial is reasonable. The price makes it an easy entry point into the Ring ecosystem. The 2K resolution will be more than enough for most people, and the feature set is solid as long as you’re willing to pay for the subscription. Pros Super easy installation Customizable alerts that just work Good value for what you’re getting Cons Basic night vision only, not great in low light Slight audio delay with two‑way audio Advanced features require a subscription

My review of the new Ring - Wired Doorbell with Retinal 2K with wide-angle video, up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, and Two-Way Talk - Speckled Grey starts out with it being a wonderful product. We already had a different brand of a wired doorbell camera so this is a wonderful update to that. I selected the wired version and switching it out with the old one was super simple, cut the power, take the old one down and the new Ring was installed in about 5 minutes. We also have a Ring garage camera so adding this to our account was simple as well. Ring makes it very convenient to just add a device to your account. I scanned the QR code provided on the instructions and it went well from there. The only downside I have is that it doesn't link to my chime box inside the house. I connected it to my phone to alert me instead and it was easy to communicate with people at the door, and easy to snooze when needed. The quality of the 2K is amazing, crystal clear picture, easy to zoom in to street area if needed. The night vision seems to be good as we have a dusk to dawn porch light so our videos are color and pretty clear. The setup options are clear and easy to understand and change, and link with the garage camera. I already pay for the annual subscription for the garage camera and will be adding this to the account as well. I like knowing that the activity is accessible if needed. Would definitely recommend this 2nd Gen Ring doorbell.

I've been using the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, and it's a few years old already. I saw this 2026 version with 2K Retinal resolution and thought this could be an upgrade. But I was wrong. But to give a fair review, I will tell you the things that I do like about the Doorbell. The 2K resolution is very clear and really nice. I noticed I could see a little bit farther, and you can zoom in up to 6x. This is a great feature to have if you want to see something towards the sidewalk. It was easy for me to install since I already have an existing wired doorbell. Not only was it easy to install the hardware, but the software install was also easy to follow. There was an option to even replace it in the Ring app, but it doesn't really replace it because your old doorbell will still continue to show up. One thing to note is the footage will not carry over from your previous Ring Doorbell to the new one. Before removing your old doorbell, you may want to save the footage that you want to save. But if you never had a Ring Doorbell, then you wouldn't worry about it. If I was directly comparing it to my older doorbell pro, here are the things that I will miss. My old Doorbell Pro has color night vision. This one has black and white night vision. It's not that big of a deal because we have lights in the front porch, so it's always going to be colored. The only time it will be black and white is if we didn't have electricity during the night or someone turned off the lights in the front. My old Pro has 3D motion detection which uses radar and can be more precise when someone steps into the zones it is monitoring. That one for me isn't really too important, because as soon as they get into the zone, anyway, it will start recording. For me, I think the biggest miss is it doesn't ring in my existing in-home chime. If my phone is not close by, then I may not hear the doorbell ring. If you have other smart devices around the house that connect to the Ring, then it can notify you, so it all depends on what you have in your home. But since I already have the Ring chime, then it would no longer be used, and I think that's a big convenience factor for me. If you're looking for a doorbell with basic features, this is actually a little bit beyond basic because of the 2k resolution and the zooming capability, but just keep in mind the other options that it does not have. If you currently have a Ring Doorbell Pro, check which version it is and what features you may be losing if you purchase this doorbell. For me, the Ring chime is an important feature, but I'm going to try it out for a few more days to see if it is something that I will miss. Otherwise, this is a solid doorbell if you just want a smart doorbell. The other thing I want to mention is it doesn't come with an angle bracket, so if your existing doorbell wiring isn't facing the area you want to monitor, you're going to need an angle bracket. When you search for it, make sure it is for the 2026 version. You should be able to find some for under $20.