Ring Video Doorbell has a built-in camera that allows you to see a live video feed of what’s happening at your front door at any given moment, while the doorbell’s sensors alert you when motion is detected.
When someone presses your doorbell, you’ll receive a notification on your mobile device from the Ring app, and you can even set up your Alexa and Fire TV to receive notifications also.
Even if you are not home, as long as the device is connected to the internet, you’ll always know when someone is at the door. Using features in the Ring app like Live View and Two-Way Talk you can easily have a conversation with whoever is at your door, no matter where you are. Ring Video Doorbells also work with Alexa —meaning they can be integrated into your other smart home devices.
How do I install my Ring doorbell?
There are two types of Ring doorbell: wired or battery-powered.
If your home already has a traditional doorbell installed, you can use the same wires that power your existing doorbell for your Ring Doorbell—we recommend hiring a qualified electrician. If you don’t have an existing doorbell, or you prefer a quick and easy installation, you can opt for one of the battery-powered Ring models.
No matter which type of device you have, we’re here to help. You can visit our guide for step-by-step instructions on installing your Ring doorbell.
Do I need a subscription for a Ring doorbell?
No. You don’t need to subscribe to Ring Home (formerly Ring Protect) to use your Ring device, but you can unlock the smartest and most useful features with one of our subscription plans. This includes the ability to talk to visitors through your device as well as Person and Package alerts, which notify you when Ring detects people, packages and vehicles on select devices.
Without a subscription, you can still enjoy Live View of your home and receive doorbell notifications as they happen.
How much is a Ring Home subscription?
It’s safe to say there’s a Ring Home plan for everyone, with subscriptions available in three tiers and a free, 30-day trial available to new customers:
Basic (£4.99/mo, £49.99/yr),
- Covers one doorbell or camera
- Up to 180 days of Video Event History
- Receive an alert when your device spots a package or person
- See what triggered an alert in the notification itself—no need to open the Ring app
Standard (£7.99/mo, £79.99/yr)
- Includes everything in the Basic plan, plus;
- Coverage of all devices in one location
- Get a call when someone presses your doorbell and speak as if they’re on the other end of the line.
- Alarm cellular backup, meaning if your internet goes down, your device carries on running.
- Get stats about device activity in a Daily Event Summary
Premium (£15.99/mo, £159.99/yr)
- Includes everything in the Basic and Standard plan, plus
- AI-powered Smart Video Search
- 24/7 video recording
You can find out more here.
How do I make my Ring doorbell battery last longer?
There are a few simple ways you can maximise your Ring doorbell battery.
Firstly, ensure your device has a strong Wi-Fi connection. A weak connection means your device might keep losing connection and having to reconnect, a process which will drain your battery.
Secondly, the more motions the Ring Video Doorbell picks up, the more the battery it uses. If your camera is in a busy area, it can pick up some superfluous activities, creating a false notification and draining battery.
To help stop this from happening, you can reduce the number of motion events your device is performing by adjusting your Motion Settings to a lower level of sensitivity or changing Motion Frequency to ‘Regularly’ or ‘Periodically.'
You can also enable Privacy Zones, so the area covered by the doorbell's camera is smaller and more specific to the areas you need.
It's also important to note that your doorbell's battery will drain quicker in cold weather. When you bring the battery inside to charge, make sure to fully-charge your device to maximise time between charges.
You can visit the Ring website for more tips on maximising battery performance.
How does Ring’s Smart Video Search work?
Smart Video Search is one of Ring’s most advanced AI features and makes it simple for customers to find specific moments in their Ring Event History.
In the past, searching for past events involved scrolling through old video footage, but Smart Video Search allows you to type detailed queries directly into your Ring app to find specific events.
For example, you could search ‘fox in my garden last night’ to find out who knocked your bins over, or ‘Amazon delivery person’ if you need to remind yourself what time your parcel arrived.
You can find out how to set up Smart Video Search here.
Which Ring Video Doorbell should I buy?
Ring offers six different video doorbells, so you can find the model that’s best for your needs.
Wired Doorbells:
Ring Video Doorbell Wired includes all the essentials—HD video, Advanced Motion Detection, Two-Way Talk, and more. And, it’s one of Ring’s most affordable products,
Wired Video Doorbell Pro lets you see even more of what’s happening at your door with Head-to-Toe Video and 1536p HD resolution. Video Doorbell Pro 2 also brings advanced features like radar-powered Bird’s Eye Zones which works with your camera's motion zones to deliver more precise alerts and Audio+ to help you hear what’s happening more distinctly, with crisp, clear sound and noise cancellation.
Ring Video Doorbell Elite is a professional-grade, flush-mount video doorbell hardwired with Power over Ethernet. It’s recommended a qualified professional installs this device. Power over Ethernet gives you the most reliable connection, allowing you to stay online and maintain power.
Battery Doorbells:
Battery Video Doorbell is Ring's best-selling Video Doorbell and offers 1080p HD video and the essential features you would expect, like Motion Detection, Night Vision, and Quick Replies.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus brings advanced features like Head-to-Toe Video and 1536p HD resolution to the battery doorbell lineup. With this expanded view, Ring Home features like Package Detection become even more useful, so you can see when a delivery has been left on your doorstep.
Loaded with cutting-edge security features, our most advanced wireless Video Doorbell, Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro, includes enhanced HD Video and Colour Night Vision for an even clearer view of what's happening at your door, day or night. Plus, 3D Motion Detection shows you where visitors went with an aerial map view of your property and much more.
Of course, Ring offers a ton of other great smart security products too, including indoor and outdoor security cameras, Ring Intercom, and Ring Alarm. You can find all of Ring’s security products on the Ring website.
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