Ring Video Doorbell - 1080p HD video, improved motion detection, easy installation (2020 release) – Satin Nickel

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 208,864 ratings

Price: 99.99

Last update: 11-14-2024


About this item

1080p HD video doorbell with enhanced features that let you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC.
An update from the original Ring Video Doorbell, enjoy improved motion detection, privacy zones and audio privacy, and crisper night vision.
Receive mobile notifications when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers your built-in motion sensors.
Powered by the built-in rechargeable battery or connects to existing doorbell wires for constant power.
Easily setup by connecting your Ring Video Doorbell to wifi through the Ring app and mounting with the included tools.
Save your recorded videos for up to 180 days to rewatch any time, get alerts for people and package, and so much more with a Ring Home subscription (sold separately).
For added peace of mind, pair with Alexa to help you keep an eye on your home. Connect with Alexa to hear motion alerts on your compatible Echo device or see a Live View with an Echo Show, Fire TV, or Fire Tablet. Talk to visitors by saying, “Alexa, talk to the front door.”

Top reviews from the United States

Lois Plone
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and very cost efficient.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
Easy setup with easy to follow instructions. Picture is super clear and you can set the area it shows and records. Even at night the picture is crisp and not much difference from day time.
Sound quality is super clear and sounds like they are standing right in from of you.
There is so much you can do to make this work that’s specific to you and your needs. They offer prerecorded messages that can play when someone rings the bell with options of what you would like to say. We get a lot of solicitors in my area so I have it set to tell them we are not Interested. Works like a charm. They also offer holiday versions with the ability to leave a message. All at no extra cost.
We have 2 ring outdoor cameras and they all sync up easily. You get the first month (I think) of saved video for later viewing for free then there is a monthly or yearly charge to continue to save with no limit on amount saved. The yearly price is $100. which is super cheap compared to other brands. That price is for all of doorbell and cameras too.
Overall the best option in doorbell cameras out there.
William LaFond
5.0 out of 5 stars Poor app user interface
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
The hardware works fine, and the network setup portion of the app is great. The configuration or settings portion of the app is disorganized. I have a Ring Chime in addition to the doorbell (2020 version), and the sound settings for the app (my phone), the doorbell, and the chime are scattered in the submenus, which are difficult to find. The top menu should be more obvious (its a tiny hamburger), and should be available in each submenu. The menu organization for this should simply be: Devices -> Sound Settings. Additionally, all devices should have the same sound choices; the doorbell sound cannot be changed (heard outside), and the app and the chime have similar but different sound choices. The doorbell, app, and chime should all be able to ring with the same selectable sound.
Also, there is a forced 30 second delay between doorbell rings, which is bad for testing, impatient visitors, and playful children.
Apple
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG A MUST BUY!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
This is my first Ring camera. I'm very excited to say it works! It was really easy to mount to the wall. It has great audio & excellent clarity. Comes with instructions also down load the ring app. Don't worry you don't have to purchase a subscription. It's up to you. You get a 30 day free subscription to save video. After that you can pay. It's not mandatory to get the subscription. The camera still works great with out the subscription. I love this Ring camera easy install. Make sure you buy the theft box for $14.99 that goes over to protect it. This was a excellent purchase. The seller delivered it on time. Thank you Seller! Also you can watch people come to your door & talk to them. It also has neighbor hoods watch. Local neighbors let you know what's going on in your neighborhood. You can also purchase this camera with Affirm on 6 or 12 monthly payments.
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Apple
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG A MUST BUY!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
This is my first Ring camera. I'm very excited to say it works! It was really easy to mount to the wall. It has great audio & excellent clarity. Comes with instructions also down load the ring app. Don't worry you don't have to purchase a subscription. It's up to you. You get a 30 day free subscription to save video. After that you can pay. It's not mandatory to get the subscription. The camera still works great with out the subscription. I love this Ring camera easy install. Make sure you buy the theft box for $14.99 that goes over to protect it. This was a excellent purchase. The seller delivered it on time. Thank you Seller! Also you can watch people come to your door & talk to them. It also has neighbor hoods watch. Local neighbors let you know what's going on in your neighborhood. You can also purchase this camera with Affirm on 6 or 12 monthly payments.
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Mike Wheatley
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
These are wonderful. We personally have them at everyone of our doors. We have also purchased several for family members as gifts. We have both wired and wireless. They do a fantastic job and are very durable. The view on the camera is nice and clear.
Gregory J. Winters
4.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Drawing Board, Amazon (UPDATED)
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
I've been using this Ring doorbell and camera system for a couple of years now - plenty of time to put the gear through its paces and form a conclusion. In short, this stuff is basically little more than toys. I'll begin with some positive comments, however...

The hardware of both the doorbell and the "R2D2" cameras is quite impressive. It's solid, the fit and finish are excellent, and the materials used are excellent quality. The 1080 camera is sharp and clear - even in the dead of night, and the audio is as good as one could expect given that there isn't anything capturing the sound except a tiny condenser mic. That said...

The sensitivity sensor is highly erratic, regardless of what level it is set to. On a few occasions, the recorder won't even trip should someone come up to the door, but thankfully, this is rare. Most of the problems are with the inconsistency of distance. For example, people walking along the sidewalk in front of my house are basically never detected (which is proper), but should a postal delivery vehicle or a garbage truck go by, then the system is triggered. Keep in mind that a sidewalk is normally closer to a house than a street, and my property is no exception. Even a stray headlight will trip the system, which is exasperating when it happens in the middle of the night. When the system *does* properly record, there are too many instances of the recording starting too late or quitting too early, which results in images of humans at our door getting chopped off.

Inexplicably, the unit contains a battery that cannot be swapped out. This means that you have to take the doorbell offline for hours at a time so that the battery inside it can be recharged. I'll admit, I didn't read the fine print when I purchased so my bad, but c'mon, who would have thought that someone would have designed a security system that had to be taken offline by *design*?

As bad as all the above is, the absolute showstopper is the horrific problem with wi-fi - a problem so consistent and acute that it renders this product useless. The doorbell and the cameras are constantly going offline, and the only way that they can be brought back online is for the user to be onsite and physically reconnect the devices. Talk about unclear on the concept! The whole idea of home security is that you want it working when you're AWAY, Amazon, not just when you're at home.

The slightest network glitch causes the system to completely blow up: a slight power interruption, the router temporarily losing network, etc. However, every single device in my household is smart enough to come back online once the connection has been restored, except...the Ring system. Sometimes, eventually, the doorbell "figures something out" and comes back online, but the cameras? Never. They would be better off as paperweights.

Some of this is not Amazon's fault - it's the nature of a motion detection system. The problem is that with the system metaphorically yelling "Fire!" all the time, you become naturally insensitive to its warnings, or if you simply turn it off so you aren't disturbed, then this defeats the whole purpose, right?

UPDATE 8-13-2023: AFter speaking with a courteous and knowledgable customer service representative named Melissa, I was satisfied with the information she provided in re to the operation of the doorbell. For the most part, she affirmed my observations about the proximity sensitivity issues I documented here as well as the necessity to deactivate and uninstall the device in order to charge it. Her suggestion was to hardwire the doorbell, but I explained that due to the trim around our door as well as other issues, hardwiring would be cost prohibitive. I stated that I am very pleased with the performance of the battery itself - it only needs charging 3-4 times per year, but that the real issue was that the battery requires 6-8 hours to charge no matter what type of charger that is used. I also stated that I was aware that fast-charging shortens the life of lithium batteries, but that this decision should be left up to customers, not the designers. For my part, I would rather be able to fast-charge the battery and get my doorbell operating again even if this means purchasing a replacement a little sooner than I might have had to.

I've added two additional stars to this review: one for the unusually strong battery performance and one for Melissa's patient assistance.
MFL
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
I bought the Ring Doorbell for my short-term rental, and it’s been great. The video is clear, notifications are instant, and the battery lasts for months. Perfect for added security!

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