I have been using this Ring Video Doorbell for years and couldn’t be happier. It is a useful addition to my home security. The setup was easy with easy-to-follow instructions. Video quality is excellent. Day time viewing is great; even at night the picture is crisp and not much difference from day time. Sound quality is super clear - the two-way audio feature is convenient, allowing for quick communication with visitors, delivery personnel, or even potential intruders from anywhere. The ring app has a very nice interface - it is very user friendly and you can easily save clips if needed. Its motion detection works well, alerting you to movement at your door even when no one rings the bell. The only downside is the fact that you have to remove it to charge it, but the battery lasts for 2-3 months, which is not really a problem for me. Overall, I highly recommend this product! If your house is already in the "Alexa ecosystem," the Ring Video Doorbell is a must have to expand the capabilities of your smart home!

I bought 4 of these to use as CAMERAS, not doorbells, for all 4 sides of my house. They cost less than cameras, and work great for that purpose. I bought 4 "24V 0.5A Power Supply 100V-240V AC to DC 24 Volt 12W Adapter ETL Listed Class 2 Power Adapter 6ft Power Cord with 5.5x2.1mm Tip" from ***** at $8 each, then cut off the 5.5x2 1mm tips, and connected the wires of the power supplies directly to the back of the doorbells. Those little power supplies work perfectly to power the cameras. Once you connect the power supply wires to the doorbell, just plug into any nearby wall outlet, follow the included Ring instructions on how to pair and connect to your Wi-Fi, and you're good to go! The camera needs to connect to your home Wi-Fi in order to transmit the video. Just make sure you're close enough to your home Wi-Fi router to get a decent signal. If you need your camera to be further away from your electrical outlet than the 6 ft cord on the power supply provides, you can add an extension cord.

Ring Video Doorbell Wired I tried to keep my review short but there was a lot of information here so I added headers for easier reading. Background: When the first Ring doorbell came out, I really wanted one, but it was a bit too expensive for my taste, so I went with a cheap knock-off. I have been using that knock-off since then and I hate it. The image quality wasn’t awful, but it had a lot of bugs and it didn’t play well with “Alexa”. I kept automating my home adding echo’s, lights, switches, cameras, you name it and every time I circled back to the doorbell I would think: “I already have a video doorbell and the Ring doorbell is still pricey; maybe I should buy some other automation toys”. Well, this new Ring came out, and it was less than 100$ thus I said, let’s try it… Appearance: Dimensions wise, this one is pretty small (5.1”x2.4”x 1.1”). The button is very noticeably a button; to me this is important as with my old knock off doorbell, people would constantly push the camera lenses thinking that they rang the doorbell. Differences between this Ring Doorbell and Previous versions: I did some internet research prior to deciding for it, and I could only find a few things: (1) it supports only 2.4 GHz networks instead of being dual band, (2) it only works as a fully wired setup (3) it has a single faceplate and (4)it is way cheaper than previous models. To me, it wasn’t a big deal the doorbell not being dual band, I planned on using the 2.4 GHz band anyway as I have been with my knockoff brand doorbell. There are several obstructions along the way (two thick walls and some furniture between the door and my repeater, and my router is in the basement), and the 2.4 GHz network is usually better for that albeit a bit slower. This doorbell requires to have an existing wired doorbell setup, unlike previous iterations that you could have fully battery powered doorbell. Yet the setup is only needed for power. You will be bypassing the existing doorbell chime, thus, you will either need to purchase the model that include the Ring Chime (+20$), purchase a separate Ring Chime (30-50$) or use a compatible Alexa device as the speaker(s). I am using a few of my echoes and I like the setup a whole bunch. The Ring Video Doorbell has a single face plate (black) vs 4 different color ones for the Pro. I did search online for other faceplates and I found a pearl white one going for about 15$ but I am sticking with the black one. The newer model is about 70% cheaper. About 60$ vs the 200$ MSRP for the Pro. Issues so far: I haven’t had a lot of issues, but I already had one. I had some connectivity issues right of the bat. The fact that this doorbell bypasses the hardwired chime exacerbates this. No connectivity means no doorbell whether you have power or not. A few resets, I moved my repeater closer and it appear the problem was corrected. However, I point it out because when compared to my old 2.4 GHz knock-off video doorbell, I never had an issue. I am considering this as a one off but I will update my review if this issue persists. Bottom line What I liked: Compatibility with Alexa. When Amazon acquired Ring a while back, I just knew that integration with Echo devices would probably only improve but even knowing that, I was impressed. You can define specific devices you want them to work with. It allows for tons of customization including ringtones. I currently have two echo dots and an echo spot serving as my alerts and this setup works great. The video playback on the Echo Spot is smooth as silk with minimal Lag. I will be linking it up to my new Echo Show when it gets here, next week. I don’t envision any issues linking it up, but I will update my review if needed. It features an advanced motion detection system that allows for customizable alert motion zones. It is extremely intuitive to setup. Thumbs up, all the way. It was very easy to install It looks elegant yet sleek. It is cheaper than any previous Ring Model. What I dislike so far. It supports only 2.4 GHz networks. This is not a major negative as 2.4 GHz networks usually allow for a better range, especially if there are obstructions along the way. Still, it is worth mentioning. I have a hardwired doorbell chime that is useless now. If my WIFI fails at any point, my doorbell is dead in the water. I already had connectivity issues. They might have been a one off so I am not necessarily overreacting to them but I will update my review if needed. The first two negatives were design choices that allowed lowering the price point and they were something I knew coming in. However, they are still significant enough that I called them out. Overall, for the price, this is actually a very good device. If you already have a Ring doorbell, this item is not for you. If you don’t, and you are ok with a fully WIFI driven, hard wired power doorbell camera, I strongly recommend it.

This was a gift, title on box- ring Doorbell Wired. So buyer knew we had a hardwire doorbell, bought it for us. The instructions are ridiculous, our handyman followed them to the letter on the brochure in the box, then in order to connect device, we needed the code on the side of the unit (which is to the side of the building so we couldn’t see it) Handyman came back, took it down, got the code, put it back. THEN had to take it off to make it “pair”, the pair button is inside the face plate. Insane. After that, realized that the perfectly good working indoor chime will never again be active. So, if you aren’t carrying a phone around for the app to alert you - say you are with napping children in upstairs, the real doorbell will NEVER RING.

This product might have its place. BUT be aware, says wired, just means gets a power source. Instructions are spotty. And you will need a PLUG INTO THE WALL indoor chime from Ring