Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 8VR1S5-AEN0/88RG003FC100
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- SKU:
- 5819458
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 11688 reviews
(11,688 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Video Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Mobile App4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Sound Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers praise the Video Doorbell's video quality, ease of use, and relatively easy installation process, finding it a good value for the price. However, some users report issues with motion detection reliability and battery life, while others mention challenges with sensitivity adjustments and the device's size.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good only if you've got a basic doorbell
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I decided to dig into the RIng after spending a log of time reading reviews and looking at the quality of the product from the perspective other people who had installed it so I picked one up and started connecting it to my existing system but ring DOES NOT support some of the more advanced digital doorbells like those that had intercoms and the like. The doorbell would simply ring continuously when the ring button was pressed. Ring's solution was to just charge up the device and not have it connected to the existing home chime and buy a set of chimes for the different floors in the house. Guys a doorbell is a simple switch - connect the current and the doorbell rings. Its not that complicated. That you couldn't manage that simply because the rest of the system had an intercom system made no sense so either the product was poorly designed or the technical support people were poorly trained. In either event, back to the store it went.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi GMoneySaver, I'm sorry to hear about your poor experience - we do provide a list of compatible doorbells here (https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/204968480-Compatible-and-incompatible-door-chimes). Ring Video Doorbell is not compatible with intercoms however. If you have any questions that I can further address, please do not hesitate to reach me at [email protected] today.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome door bell
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ring is awesome, gives me a notice when there is any motion detected and the camera has a wide lense view.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Rings non-stop, replaced it twice, returning it !
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this Ring Video Doorbell last year december and had it professionally installed. Since then it doesn't work well.....it rings non-stop !!. Ring support replaced the device two times, replaced the diode as well.....but it rings non-stop. I am giving up and returing it now !!! going back to manual door bell.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Ravi,
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear about this poor Ring experience, this is by no means the Ring experience that we intended for you to have. I appreciate all the time and energy that you have invested in trying to get your Ring device to work for you and I would like to step in and ensure that your efforts are not wasted. With that being said, I would appreciate the chance to connect with you directly so that I can personally investigate the issues that you are experiencing and work to provide you with a permanent resolution. Would you be so kind as to email me at [email protected]?
I would appreciate your time.
Kaitlyn R., Neighbor Satisfaction Specialist
[email protected]
- Cons mentioned:Sensitivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor setting options
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very limited settings. Can't change when to start record, you can only change the sensitivity!! It records when someone actually gets to the doorbell, or if a car drives by 30+ feet away. Should be able to have a buffer to record 10 - 30 seconds before activity is detected like my home surveillance cameras. Video quality is poor for the price paid, and no external storage option.... Very Very poor latency in capturing people coming up to the home!! Only good to see who is at the door at the time the doorbell is pressed.. Very disappointed in this technology!! Nice Doorbell, but poor pre-video surveillance. Add an SD card option!
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for security at your door
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love that I can know who is ringing my doorbell, any time, any place.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Motion detection
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
RING BUTTON EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased and installed the RING doorbell/camera. A mail person delivered a package to my door, so the motion zone was penetrated, I received the alert for this motion after the mail person had left the neighborhood. Otherwise, if the button was actually functional without having to use way too much force to activate, and you could get alerts in time to respond to someone who doesn't push the ring button, I would definitely use it! I would ideally want to be able to view my door remotely at any time, but this is not an option.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi CORD27, your doorbell button shouldn't be difficult to press for your visitors. You should also receive your motion alerts as your visitors are approaching your home with optimal connection settings. Also, we're excited to let you know that Live View is available to hardwired Ring Video Doorbell users currently. Would you reach me at yul@ring.com today so that I can provide further assistance and improve your Ring experience?
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Disposable Product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very low quality with a life of less than 2 years. The company doesn’t stand after their product. After one year it broke they sent me a replacment and after a while also this broke. I contact the company and they told me that since they replaced once I had to buy a new one.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Vittorio,
I am so sorry to hear this, this is by no means the Ring experience that we intended for you to have. At this point, I would like to connect with you directly so that I can personally investigate why your Ring device is no longer working for you. Would you please email me at [email protected]?
I would appreciate your time.
Kaitlyn R., Neighbor Satisfaction Specialist
[email protected]
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Could be great!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We purchased the Ring doorbell (and 2 chimes) several months ago and was excited about its potential. But the rings were so delayed that the dog would let us know when someone was at the door and not the doorbell. Then it required charging approximately every 30 days, which is excessive since there is no doorbell while you charge for the day. Unfortunately having to remove the doorbell this much, I erroneously misplaced one of the screws which now I cannot find a way to replace. And now it will not charge at all. For the price, I was not expecting this much of a disappointment. But loved the concept so if it worked, it would be great.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Pam0914,
I'm sorry to hear about your poor experience with your Ring. I'd like to connect with you today and address the issues you mention with your delay and battery life. Battery life is contingent on usage so the volume of alerts you receive per day will affect it but we can provide optimal settings to conserve your battery. Would you reach me directly at [email protected] so that I can turn this experience around for you and make sure we get your Ring set up and running to your expectations?
Thank you,
Kandyce C., Customer Satisfaction Manger
[email protected]
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Door bell caughts 180 view of the front of my house love it
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Not as great as expected
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Services it's purpose. But the picture is not that clear and it seems like the sound is delayed. It takes probably 5 seconds for it to start up, which is a little disappointing. If someone were to move quick enough they could go on the porch and walk away without being recorded.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor Battery life even when hardwired
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The installation...device did not work. I called Ring and they had to update the device with several downloads to get it current...that should be listed in the installation process. Once hardwired the battery would drain in 2 weeks time...customer service is hard to reach and has few answers. Not sure if I just purchased a bad device or if this is common.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi EJC2005,
I'm sorry to hear about your poor battery life. Battery life is contingent on usage so the volume of alerts you receive per day will affect it but we can provide optimal settings to conserve your battery. Would you reach me today at [email protected] so that I can follow up on this as well as your CS experience? I'd appreciate your time and this second opportunity.
Thank you,
Jennifer F., Customer Satisfaction Specialist
[email protected]
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A lovely product.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product works very well. Very good when no one is home.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Video quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Great Idea, Only Not In Reality
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Camera does NOT record people until right at door, if it does record them (not like in Ring promo videos where it sees them much farther away) or when they ring. The Ring Doorbell picks up people leaving the house extremely well, but what good will that do? Stick-Up Cam has an even worse problem of not recording for 15-30 seconds. To their credit, Ring has been trying to help resolve the problem by sending wedge kits and wi-fi repeaters (at no charge), but nothing has changed. Still not working as advertised and I CAN NOT recommend this product as it is at this time. Do not waste your money.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi RingNo,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and I am sorry to hear your Ring Video Doorbell did not meet your expectations. The way the motion detection on the Ring works is by heat detection. Setting your range low makes your Ring look for a very large heat signature before it will notify you. Would you contact me today at [email protected] so that I make sure we come to a resolution for you and get your device up and running to your expectations? I would appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Kandyce C., Neighbor Satisfaction Manager
[email protected]
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great device! I can't wait until we can watch live...
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Great Idea - Works Half the Time
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Ring doorbell with video is a great idea that needs work. Works half the time and you better have super internet service or it won't work at all.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Charles,
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing connectivity issues with your Ring device. For best streaming performance, we recommend 1 Mbps upload and download speeds. Do you happen to know what your upload speed is? You can check by visiting www.bandwidthplace.com on your cell phone, and running a speed test right next to where your Ring Doorbell is installed. We also recommend running a speed test right next to your router and comparing the two speeds. Sometimes, even with high internet speeds, the connection isn't as strong at the front of the house. For best streaming performance, we recommend 2 Mbps upload and download speeds. If you reach out to me at [email protected], I can assist you with this.
Thanks,
Kaitlyn R., Neighbor Satisfaction Specialist
[email protected]
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is amazing and I would recommended to anybody!!!
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well, glad I bought it. Excellent product to have!
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Does not work in Apt Buildings.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I live in a 5 story building. Walls are made out of cement and my door is metal. Wifi signal is poor outside my doorstep thus this device is useless to me. Image is choppy. wifi extender does not help. Returning this device.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Venetian Bronze
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Product doesn't hold up
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought my first Ring about a year and one half ago. 9 months into ownership the button cover fell off. I called customer support and they sent me a new one. About six months later the new one quit triggering my wired doorbell. After many hours with tech support they said the product is out of warranty and I'm out of luck. I've ordered the Nest Hello. The Nest is more money, but the image quality is better than the Ring2 and the warranty is twice as long. You can always tell how much faith a company has in their own product by the length of their warranty.
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Specba,
This is not the Ring experience that we intended for you to have. While I do see that you mentioned having already worked with our Customer Support team, I would appreciate the chance to connect with you directly so that I can provide you with some additional suggestions. Would you please email me directly at [email protected]?
I would appreciate your time.
Kaitlyn R., Customer Satisfaction Specialist
[email protected]
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Pass in this
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolute waste of money. Doesn’t have a live feed, or at least could never get it to work. Need to subscribe to ring and pay a monthly fee. Go with a arlo camera instead, you’ll be much happier
This review is from Ring - Video Doorbell (1st Gen) - Satin Nickel
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Ring
Posted .Hi Boonedog,
You should have access to Live View even if you do not sign up for the Ring Protect Plan subscription. Would you kindly reach me at [email protected] today so that I can take a further look into this for you right away?
Thank you,
Kandyce K., Neighbor Satisfaction Manager
[email protected]



