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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good video quality, poor battery life
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I’ve been a Ring customer for many years now, and have found their products and ecosystem to be very reliable and affordable. This is the first time I have tried a battery powered camera, the rest of my collection are all wired. I have to say that while the overall performance of this new battery doorbell is good, it pales in comparison to the wired counterparts I have installed in other locations at my home. I installed this on a secondary entrance to my house that does not have any way to hardwire a doorbell, and it is very close to a mesh unit for my wifi. However, in spite of the nearby WiFi it regularly disconnects, and when it doesn’t have internet issues it simply misses motion entirely. I have exited my house from this particular door a few times since installing it and it has completely missed me passing right in front of it more than once. The motion sensitivity setting is even set to be at a higher level than my other cameras that never miss a beat. It just feels a lot less reliable than what I’m used to from years of experience with my other Ring devices.
Its not all bad however, as the build quality and video quality are both excellent. It feels premium and the head-to-toe video is a nice thing to have matching up with my other doorbell which is the pro model that also shares that feature. It charges with USB-C on the backside which requires removing it from the mounting plate when needed. It does not include any sort of wedge to change the angle at the install location so I had to buy an adapter separately to get the angle I needed which is also unfortunate. Setup was simple and quick and installing it including mounting my adapter was easy. You can hardwire this doorbell optionally if you have the ability to do so, and I would recommend that if you can. But for those who cannot, the battery life appears to be less than stellar as mine is at 64% after less than a week of being installed having put a full charge on it first and only having recorded half a dozen motion events in that time. Motion detection is spotty, and it can take quite a while longer to wake it up for a live view than on the wired one I have. It is overall better than other video doorbells I have used from competitors, but not as good as Ring’s own offerings from higher up on the ladder which makes sense. My own experience may be slightly skewed due to the hardwired nature of my other devices making this one feel like it’s hampered in comparison, but I also feel like there are certainly worse options out there which is why I’d still recommend this doorbell depending on your individual situation. What this proves to me is that hard wiring is still king but given no other options it’ll still do a decent job with a few drawbacks.
Thank you for taking the time to share your response with us and other consumers. We understand how important it is for your Ring Battery Doorbell to function consistently and reliably, so you are alerted to any wanted or unwanted activity in or around your home. Having a solid connection ensures you do not miss any activity around your home. We are here to provide you with some information to resolve the battery life and connection issues you mentioned in your review.
It sounds like you are experiencing issues with the device in regards to connection and battery life. There are some troubleshooting steps that you can take to ensure that you have your device set up for optimal performance. While batteries in Ring devices can go months between recharges with normal use, this is dependent on a number of factors in your home's environment, such as the local weather and the number of activities captured. The more events captured by your Ring Battery Doorbell, the more your battery is used to power the live HD video stream to your device. Even if you do not answer the call, video is still sent from your Ring product to the Ring servers. In addition, the battery is also drained each time you use the live view to look at or speak through your camera. As most of our Ring cameras and doorbells are powered by lithium-ion batteries, it's important to note that at temperatures below 40 °F, the battery is less effective at holding a charge and may require more frequent recharges. There are some troubleshooting steps that you can take to ensure that you have your device set up for optimal performance.
You can go to Power Settings in the Ring app to see what features may be draining your battery.
To access Power Settings, open the Ring app:
Tap the menu (≡) on the top left of the dashboard. Tap Devices. Tap the individual device (video doorbell or security camera) you want to check. Tap Power Settings to check your "Battery Level" percentage and "Feature Power Usage." Tap a feature to adjust "Snapshot Capture," "Motion Frequency," and "Video Recording Length."
We recommend using the Ring Solar Charger or the Ring Plug-In Adapter to assist with extending the life of the battery in your Ring Battery Doorbell. The Ring Solar Charger for Ring Battery Doorbell is a solar power source that can be mounted behind your Ring doorbell. The Ring Plug-in Adapter (2nd Generation) is designed to convert battery-powered video doorbells so they can run using line current.
A poor wifi signal can cause connectivity with your Ring device to be unreliable. Check the Device Health section of your Ring application to ensure the device’s RSSI is within an acceptable range. The recommended range for optimal performance is 0 to -60 for the RSSI.
If your networking equipment hasn’t been power-cycled in a while, try unplugging it for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. Wireless networks utilize different channels for communication. In the United States, the 2.4 GHz band uses channels 1-11 and the 5 GHz band uses channels 36-165. In some cases, setting up your Ring device(s) can fail due to wireless interference or congestion.
If any additional information is needed regarding your Ring Battery Doorbell, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring.
Thank you, Melissa from Ring.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommend !!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I’m very satisfied with this product. It works perfectly, performs better than expected, and the setup was super easy. Definitely worth the money and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for quality and reliability.”
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greatest invention ever, i go up and down from nyc/vermont/fl and i have one to 3 at each of my properties, the app itself has an amazing community that all looks out for eachother, i’ve gotten notifications about how stuff is going on in the neighborhood (car checking, snooping, dumpster diving, etc) very easy to set up i think a 12 year old can do it.
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I recently installed the Ring Doorbell Camera, and I couldn’t be happier with the purchase! The setup was incredibly simple, and the app interface is user-friendly and intuitive. The video quality is crystal clear — both during the day and at night — and the motion detection feature is impressively accurate without being too sensitive.
What I love most is the real-time notifications that allow me to see who’s at my door no matter where I am. The two-way audio feature is a bonus — I can easily speak to delivery drivers or guests even when I’m not home.
The added sense of security is priceless, and the peace of mind knowing I can check on my home anytime is truly reassuring. If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality smart doorbell camera, I highly recommend the Ring Doorbell. It’s definitely worth the investment!
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I made a purchase in June 26, 2025 fully charged it the next time I had to charge it wasn’t until August 5. Stays connected to the Internet it alerts me for animals people vehicles I have my sensor all the way up so anytime any emotion is detected. It goes off. Great picture quality I would like a better zoomed in feature, but still great.
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I have never had any security cameras and as a first time using ring i had such a great experience set up is extremely easy and overall usage it great. I decided to put up ring cameras around my house after purchasing the ring doorbell now i know everything that goes on in my house when im not there
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Video quality is clear, motion alerts work well, and I love being able to talk to people at my door from my phone. Installation was easy. The only downside is that you need a subscription to review old footage and sometimes get alerts for passing cars. Still, it gives me peace of mind and is worth it overall.
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Ring doorbell is a game changer for my home security. Video quality is crisp, motion detection works flawlessly, and 2 way audio lets me communicate with visitors when I'm not home. Great purchase!!
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Excellent product, easy to install, helps a lot with checking on mail, packages, always tell me who near the door or even walking by my house on the curb.
DOn't worry, you can always change area for mothin sensor - and if you want to keep recordings up to 180 days, the basiv plan for $4.99 is perfect! Otherwise with no plans at all, the fact of live interation with anyone at your door even if you are travelling, that's for free! motion sensor is AMAZING, you see packages and mail being dropped at the moment so you can get them in.