Ring Battery Video Doorbell (Venetian Bronze)

I was buying this based on price. I had to have it shipped to store. I was buying this because my car was stolen and my insurance is bein difficult. When I was finally able to get to the store for store pickup I brought it home, I opened it immediately but the wall mount was missing. I figured it was cheap so I’ll buy a wall mount no biggie. Then I realized the unit was scratched up ever clear protective tape. I removed the tape because again no problem. I followed the instructions but couldn’t get it connect to WiFi once I followed the pre install directions. The unit kept failing to connect. My WiFi is running a smart TV that I barely use. My WiFi runs nothing else. I did remove the TV to see if it was a barrier. It didn’t matter. The ring Belle app always ... MoreI was buying this based on price. I had to have it shipped to store. I was buying this because my car was stolen and my insurance is bein difficult. When I was finally able to get to the store for store pickup I brought it home, I opened it immediately but the wall mount was missing. I figured it was cheap so I’ll buy a wall mount no biggie. Then I realized the unit was scratched up ever clear protective tape. I removed the tape because again no problem. I followed the instructions but couldn’t get it connect to WiFi once I followed the pre install directions. The unit kept failing to connect. My WiFi is running a smart TV that I barely use. My WiFi runs nothing else. I did remove the TV to see if it was a barrier. It didn’t matter. The ring Belle app always discovered the WIFI but would load to 95 percent then give a message that there was no internet on my connection. I do however receive notifications on my phone from other ring bell Neighor’s on the ring neighor program so I know that it isn’t me, my WiFi, my ringbell app, or anything other than a pre sold item that was returned then resold to me. The reason I know this is because my Neighor’s have all the same specs with no ring bell issues. I found on the box that there should have been a wall mount because it says it’s in included along with the other things that were in my box. Also the scratches on the face of the unit with protective tape over it I assume to protect from scratches must have been placed back after it was used then returned so that I had this experience. There was a yellow sticker with my name when I picked up the package. It looks as if it’s a inspection sticker to prevent this from happening. I call a diff store of course the store where I picked up never answers the phone unless your a pro-customer and even sometimes they don’t answer that one. I guess they also don’t always check before the inspection is added to add confidence that like the other store informed me, they don’t reshelve items like this to make sure it doesn’t happen.

Almost Everything I Wished For

Battery makes this Ring doorbell very flexible, meaning you don’t have to worry about running or paying an electrician to run wires. At the same time, it also offers the flexibility of using existing wiring which will make you free from worrying about the battery life. Also, if you already have another Ring or other smart doorbell and you want to try this one before you decide it is worth the swapping, you can just use the battery option. I tested with either with battery and wire options and ended up opting for wired.Resolution is very good and although it is not 4K, the quality makes up for it, especially when you compare with cheap 4K ones you find out there. The resolution probably helps the motion detection which is excellent. On top of that, it sees in color ... MoreBattery makes this Ring doorbell very flexible, meaning you don’t have to worry about running or paying an electrician to run wires. At the same time, it also offers the flexibility of using existing wiring which will make you free from worrying about the battery life. Also, if you already have another Ring or other smart doorbell and you want to try this one before you decide it is worth the swapping, you can just use the battery option. I tested with either with battery and wire options and ended up opting for wired.Resolution is very good and although it is not 4K, the quality makes up for it, especially when you compare with cheap 4K ones you find out there. The resolution probably helps the motion detection which is excellent. On top of that, it sees in color even at night. The field of view is the best I’ve seen for a smart doorbell, and it is great to see head to toe as they advertise.On the other hand, it is disappointing that it doesn’t support Pre-Roll and Advanced Pre-Roll which would enable you to view a few seconds before the motion event by attaching it to the event clip.Another con is that it doesn’t support Wi-Fi at 5Ghz. It is a common thing with a lot of IoT devices, but it is nice to have the option. I would have opted for 5Ghz. But what really bothers me is that it requires a subscription to unlock more features and that includes something very basic: recording. In any case, the best smart doorbells always require a subscription and unfortunately, it makes sense since recording online is usually more reliable unless you lose connectivity and that’s when I wish it had some form of local backup.Lastly, despite the cons above, I really like it.

Better whole body image

I have been sing Ring products for our home for over a year now, and our new home has multiple areas that require camera coverage. Having the Battery Doorbell Smart has been such a great relief for us, knowing that I can see that half of our property with very clear image and video quality. When opening the package, I was met with the standard Ring camera design. I noticed that this was much slimmer to my other Ring door camera. Setting up was very simple and easy since I already have the app and other devices. I like that you can have all of your devices on the app show multiple coverages and the ability to see the live feed or real time notifications. What really set me over the moon was the battery charges via usb-c! Other Ring devices still use the microsd ... MoreI have been sing Ring products for our home for over a year now, and our new home has multiple areas that require camera coverage. Having the Battery Doorbell Smart has been such a great relief for us, knowing that I can see that half of our property with very clear image and video quality. When opening the package, I was met with the standard Ring camera design. I noticed that this was much slimmer to my other Ring door camera. Setting up was very simple and easy since I already have the app and other devices. I like that you can have all of your devices on the app show multiple coverages and the ability to see the live feed or real time notifications. What really set me over the moon was the battery charges via usb-c! Other Ring devices still use the microsd charging cable and I was very happy now that this has been upgraded.Mounting the plate to my fence was a little concerning for me. I began screwing it on each corner with the included screws when I noticed that after just one screw, the plat began to bend. I quickly screwed in the opposite corner and then the rest so now it was flushed with the gate. Due to the momentary warp, the camera did not slide in as easy. It did with little moving around and now it was connected to the plate. To remove it, you are given a small orange key pin that wedges inside in order to open it.The image and video quality is great. It records video in 2k quality which is great. This has an enhanced camera so now you get more whole body capturing, not just the upper torso of someone, also, the night vision quality is up to 19ft which takes it all the way to my sidewalk. Having it on the door it gets plenty hot here, thankfully it can withstand up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (so far not that hot). Battery life has been really excellent, having it installed and running for the past two weeks, battery life is currently at 85%.A great addition to the Ring family. I do wish the little key hook would have been something more larger, but at least it can hook to your keys so you would not lose it.

Good budget Head to Toe Battery Doorbell camera

Ring - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way TalkThe Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell is their latest budget video doorbell. Unlike their Battery Plus and the Battery Pro, it is a self-contained unit with a non-replaceable Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. And it is slightly thinner without the replaceable battery. You have a special tool to pop it off its mount and then you plug it into a USB-C charging brick (not included) with the included USB-A to USB-C cable. It does have the ability to be hardwired.The Camera is a new HD video (1400x1400) unit; the fisheye lens (hence head to toe) has a larger field of view, and since it is a fisheye, it slightly distorts the imager. The image ... MoreRing - Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell - Battery-Powered with Head-to-Toe Video, Live View, and Two-Way TalkThe Battery Doorbell Smart Wifi Video Doorbell is their latest budget video doorbell. Unlike their Battery Plus and the Battery Pro, it is a self-contained unit with a non-replaceable Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. And it is slightly thinner without the replaceable battery. You have a special tool to pop it off its mount and then you plug it into a USB-C charging brick (not included) with the included USB-A to USB-C cable. It does have the ability to be hardwired.The Camera is a new HD video (1400x1400) unit; the fisheye lens (hence head to toe) has a larger field of view, and since it is a fisheye, it slightly distorts the imager. The image of people is clear enough to be a good identifier. Connection is now through 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/ax). I chose 5.0 GHz as this is a better connection for streaming video. The night vision has improved, and the picture is clear day or night. You can now zoom in with the app even on this entry-level doorbell camera. You get added features with Smart Alerts for people and packages (subscription required, sold separately – you do get a free trial version).Installation is simple with charging the camera, mounting the backplate and snapping the camera to the backplate. Then you setup the app and go through the walkthrough on the app.I prefer to have a battery that you can swap out, especially since your camera is out of commission while it is charging, but at the price, one can probably deal with this inconvenience. Since I share a camera and access with my son, where we can act as backups for one another, it would be nice if we had the option to make the other person an admin so all the features are available at our discretion. Having limited control when we prefer to have all features available when sharing limits tweaking certain features or customization for different situations.It is not the prettiest camera out there, and some of the competition, instead of using a fisheye lens, have multiple cameras on their unit, but I find the fisheye squarish picture adequate, and the limited distortion of people that the videos the camera takes is good for identification and most people wouldn’t even notice any distortion especially centered in the framing. The head to toe view and zoom in are nice additions to this entry level doorbell camera.

Good video quality, poor battery life

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 ... MoreI’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.

Integrated battery, full removal for charging

This is our 3rd ring product in our ecosystem, we also have a wired flood light and battery powered stick up camera. This doorbell was easy to add to our app, just charge it when you get it, once you detach it from the power cord, it will automatically enter pairing mode for you to join it from the app. If the paring mode does time out, you can still scan the QR code on the back of the doorbell to also get it added to the ring app that way as well.Since my door molding is not wide enough to mount the camera to, I do have the ring's siding mount coming in the mail. For testing, we held the camera against the siding and took a photo to figure out what height we will need to mount this at when the siding mount does arrive. Overall, the view didn't seem to change ... MoreThis is our 3rd ring product in our ecosystem, we also have a wired flood light and battery powered stick up camera. This doorbell was easy to add to our app, just charge it when you get it, once you detach it from the power cord, it will automatically enter pairing mode for you to join it from the app. If the paring mode does time out, you can still scan the QR code on the back of the doorbell to also get it added to the ring app that way as well.Since my door molding is not wide enough to mount the camera to, I do have the ring's siding mount coming in the mail. For testing, we held the camera against the siding and took a photo to figure out what height we will need to mount this at when the siding mount does arrive. Overall, the view didn't seem to change moving the camera higher or lower by a foot in either direction.I did take stars off for 3 reasons, 1) because this has an integrated battery, once the battery needs to be replaced, you will basically need to toss the entire device and purchase a new one, instead of just getting a new replacement battery; 2) the battery did lose 6% in 9 days without anyone "ringing" the bell or us using the live view feature more than 2-3 times & to charge the battery, you need to use a special removal tool (in the box) to detach it from the mount to bring the entire doorbell into the house for charging, and 3) the kit didn't come with a mount to attach this device to siding, so I have a separate order with that mount coming in the mail/separate purchase.If all of these annoy you as well, then look at the pro-grade cameras...for now, the pro version still has a replaceable battery that can easily be swapped in without having to remove your doorbell every 30, 60, or 90 days to charge it.

Much better and improved from older models.

Sooooo I have owned many door bell cameras over the years and Ring was my first doorbell camera that I owned and it hooked me into expanding my security system.Setup was straight forward.. Make sure you either charge the doorbell or connect it to a hardwired system and you can get the software all up and running. Good thing with ring is that it does not need another relay device to run your existing hard wired chime. It has.one built in.I have installed sooo many door bells in front of my house that the screw and anchor pattern in my stucco can basically take any doorbell mounting pattern. But since I already had an older ring doorbell this was easy to mount with 1 exception. This doorbell did not come with a plastic base to help with wire wing nuts. So I had to ... MoreSooooo I have owned many door bell cameras over the years and Ring was my first doorbell camera that I owned and it hooked me into expanding my security system.Setup was straight forward.. Make sure you either charge the doorbell or connect it to a hardwired system and you can get the software all up and running. Good thing with ring is that it does not need another relay device to run your existing hard wired chime. It has.one built in.I have installed sooo many door bells in front of my house that the screw and anchor pattern in my stucco can basically take any doorbell mounting pattern. But since I already had an older ring doorbell this was easy to mount with 1 exception. This doorbell did not come with a plastic base to help with wire wing nuts. So I had to improvise a bit since I got rid of my other ring systems.This new doorbell has better features than previous years. This generation has better low light color camera vision. The image quality is better and the AI behind detection has improved. The other good feature is that you have a community based network to post things happening to warn others of incidents etc.The only downside ring is the subscription fee.If you are ok with the fee and you like simplicity then this is the doorbell form you.Good job Ring. You have improved from when I last owned one of your products. With that in mind and from what I have tested and know of other products I would recommend this product for what I have stated above.

New mounting mechanism is the killer feature

My favorite part about technology is seeing the differences between the first version and the second version of the product that makes it to market. The first version always has something missing, something not quite correct, or not quite the original vision of the product. The second release is the opportunity to fix all the mistakes from the first product. For me the law of dimensioning return kicks in after version 2 which is why I think that comparison between version 1 and version 2 is magical. In the context of the Ring doorbell, at first glance this Ring doorbell does not look any different than the one that has been installed at my garage for the last several years. In many ways I believe the advice to not fix what is not broken so sticking with the same ... MoreMy favorite part about technology is seeing the differences between the first version and the second version of the product that makes it to market. The first version always has something missing, something not quite correct, or not quite the original vision of the product. The second release is the opportunity to fix all the mistakes from the first product. For me the law of dimensioning return kicks in after version 2 which is why I think that comparison between version 1 and version 2 is magical. In the context of the Ring doorbell, at first glance this Ring doorbell does not look any different than the one that has been installed at my garage for the last several years. In many ways I believe the advice to not fix what is not broken so sticking with the same design is a smart choice. Then you unbox this thing and it’s amazing how a couple of tiny changes make all the difference in the world to using this device.The first change is that the doorbell replaces the micro-USB charging cable with USB-C. Good riddance micro-USB. I do love how Ring kept the cable orange. There is no charging brick included, just the cable.The second change is a complete redesign of how the doorbell attaches to the wall mount. In my version the Ring attaches using two T15 Torx screws on the underside of the doorbell. This is a rather uncommon type of screw driver head which meant it became vital to keep the Ring-included screwdriver handy for the device charging sessions. This new model replaces the screws (HORRAY!!!!!) with a plastic clip that slides into a small notch on the underside. I’m embarrassed to admit the number of times I cursed myself from dropping one of the screws While both methods are equally annoying, the benefits of not having to run electrical wire to the doorbell make up for the annoyance of having to use the tools to disconnect it.A third change worth mentioning is the video image. With a 66% increase in vertical coverage, compared with the previous version, this is the difference between seeing a head and a shoulder compared with a person’s entire body.In my case this new doorbell is an addition to the existing one making me a fancy two doorbell house. The Ring software app makes it easy to add a new device to the existing setup and I was able to link both doorbells to the same digital chime which is great. There is nothing funnier than the chime ringing and watching my dog run like a bat out of that hot place, down the stairs, and to the door leading to the garage when in fact it is someone at the front door. Dogs are hilarious.

Nice update, but minimal improvements over 2nd gen

Ring’s latest iteration of the classic doorbell brings with it some new features, but for many its a lot of the same things they’ve been used to. The ‘24 version of the product brings USB-C charging port, and a wider field of view camera. Are these enough for you to ditch your 2020 2nd gen model for the update?Ring’s product packaging has certainly gotten more minimal over the years. The Battery Doorbell package is about as tall as the device itself and about as double thick. This devices looks very much like its predecessor, only differing visibility in the camera, which is noticeably bigger. However those skin deep similarities start to differ when you get to installation.Before getting too far into installation, Ring recommends charging the device. The ... MoreRing’s latest iteration of the classic doorbell brings with it some new features, but for many its a lot of the same things they’ve been used to. The ‘24 version of the product brings USB-C charging port, and a wider field of view camera. Are these enough for you to ditch your 2020 2nd gen model for the update?Ring’s product packaging has certainly gotten more minimal over the years. The Battery Doorbell package is about as tall as the device itself and about as double thick. This devices looks very much like its predecessor, only differing visibility in the camera, which is noticeably bigger. However those skin deep similarities start to differ when you get to installation.Before getting too far into installation, Ring recommends charging the device. The included USB-C to USB-A cable will do the job. Once you unplug it for the first time, it will make a particular song to let you know it's ready to set up. Instead of the T-15 security screws found on the 2nd gen, there is a new plastic tool that wedges in the bottom to pop out the security clipping mechanism. Not that T-15 security screws were that hard to overcome, this does feel like a small downgrade in security for convenience. That said, if your use case isn’t to have this hard wired to your doorbell, then you may really appreciate the ease of removing to charge.Installation is pretty simple. If you're replacing an older model like me, you’ll find the all the screw holes line up with your existing mount. I have mine mounted on siding, and not having to redrill screws makes me happy. Attaching to my late 90’s doorbell chime and 24v power was quick and simple. The device is always powered, and means I don’t need that quick release for charging.Before mounting, do start the pairing process in the Ring app. The app detected the device, had me pair, name, and offered instructions for installation. Ring’s ease of use in setup is definitely something that keeps me coming back.Like the 2nd gen, you can setup motion zones to avoid errant notifications for things like cars passing by. The view presented here is very similar to what you’d be used to in previous ring cameras. Where the camera diffs is when you rotate your device to portrait mode. Instantly you’ll get full view of the fairly wide angle lens in use on this model. What this means is that you get a lot more vision of what’s happening floor to ceiling much, much closer to the doorbell than before. No one can sneak under your camera with this wide angle lens, which I’m sure is what drove this update.Overall, there isn’t a ton new with this iteration of the doorbell. USB-C is welcome, as is an easier to charge procedure. The larger field of vision camera might be the killer feature if you’ve dealt with your doorbell being out of the field of vision vertically. Otherwise, this is mostly a small update to a rather mature product. Considering it is the entry level model, that’s not overly surprising, and the new pro models offer some features to take a look at. Overall though, yet another solid product offering from Ring in a fairly crowded market. If you’ve bought into Ring’s ecosystem this is a no brainer if you need a new doorbell. If your still rocking the 2nd gen though, I would suggest either looking to the newer pros.

Ring Drops a Quality Battery Doorbell WiFi Camera

Ring is well established as the leader in doorbell & security cameras. They offer many models of doorbell cameras, each with unique features. This Smart Wifi Video Doorbell is ideal for a second entrance, since it is battery operated & often the second entrance is not wired to power a doorbell.This doorbell camera is outfitted with a fisheye lens that enables head to toe viewing, albeit at slightly more distortion on the edges than a conventional lens that would only show a narrower field of vision. This Ring doorbell camera offers excellent low light capability & very good image quality. However, as I walk past the camera it occasionally misses me & simply does not capture my movement. I checked my WiFi at the doorbell; I receive excellent signal strength ... MoreRing is well established as the leader in doorbell & security cameras. They offer many models of doorbell cameras, each with unique features. This Smart Wifi Video Doorbell is ideal for a second entrance, since it is battery operated & often the second entrance is not wired to power a doorbell.This doorbell camera is outfitted with a fisheye lens that enables head to toe viewing, albeit at slightly more distortion on the edges than a conventional lens that would only show a narrower field of vision. This Ring doorbell camera offers excellent low light capability & very good image quality. However, as I walk past the camera it occasionally misses me & simply does not capture my movement. I checked my WiFi at the doorbell; I receive excellent signal strength there.The primary concern I have with this doorbell camera is that the internal Li-ion rechargeable battery is not removable. This means you have to keep (and not lose) the unique curved tool that is included, and use it to remove this doorbell camera from the wall mounting bracket, plug the doorbell into a USB-C cable (included) & plug the cable into a USB-C wall adaptor. After charging, remove this doorbell camera from the cable & snap it back on to the wall mounting bracket.CONCLUSION:This Ring Smart Wifi Video Doorbell is improved over last year's model; however I recommend wiring this doorbell if at all possible in your application. If that is not possible, Ring offers a solar adaptor that fits behind the doorbell. Wiring eliminates removing the doorbell to charge the battery & provides a more robust connection. I recommend this doorbell; Ring manufactures quality products & this doorbell is no exception.