What is the Ring Video Doorbell and how does it work?

Over a decade ago, Ring took a familiar device that we all knew—the doorbell—and turned it on its head to be more useful and practical. Since then, Ring has refined and built on the original concept of the video doorbell, launching a range of options offering innovative features.

Want to learn more about the Ring Video Doorbell? Here’s everything you need to know.

The Ring Video Doorbell provides an extra layer of security at your home’s front door, offering peace of mind and an enhanced doorbell experience.

Ring Video Doorbells have 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. The doorbell’s sensors can also alert you when motion is detected at your front door, and with the Ring app, you can adjust Motion Zones and its sensitivity to your liking.

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Certain models of Ring Video Doorbells are compatible with the existing doorbell chime in your home to alert you when someone rings the doorbell. When someone presses the doorbell button, you’ll also receive a notification on your mobile device from the Ring app. 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.

One of the best things about Ring Video Doorbells is that they’re easy to install—and you can do it yourself. They’re also compatible with nearly any home, thanks to different types of power options including battery-powered models and wired models that, in many cases, can simply be installed using your current doorbell wiring.

All Ring Video Doorbells work with the Ring app, which offers centralised control for all your Ring devices.

Easily customise things like Motion Zones, to only detect the events in areas that matter to you, like setting the camera to not trigger a recording when it detects motion on the street. And, with a Ring Protect subscription, you can see and review event history timeline of captured footage.

You can unlock even more features on your Ring Video Doorbell with Ring Protect subscription plans. This includes the ability to refine your Motion Detection with Smart Alerts that can distinguish between people and other motions.

Ring Protect is available in two tiers. For the Basic tier, you’ll get video saving and sharing, and cloud storage for up to 180 days for your doorbell or one camera. The Ring Protect Plus plan offers all the features of Ring Protect but for all of your Ring devices.

Safe to say, there’s a Ring Protect plan for everyone.

Ring offers eight different video doorbells, so you can find the model that’s best for your needs.

Wired Doorbells:

• Video Doorbell Wired
  The Ring Video Doorbell Wired includes all the essentials—HD video, Advanced Motion Detection, Two-Way Talk, and more.
  
• Video Doorbell Pro 2
  The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 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.
  
• Video Doorbell Elite
  The Ring Video Doorbell Elite is a professional-grade, flush-mount video doorbell hardwired with Power over Ethernet. This doorbell requires advanced DIY skills or professional installation. Power over Ethernet gives you the most reliable connection, allowing you to stay online and maintain power.

Battery Doorbells:

• Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
  The Ring Video Doorbell (2^nd gen) 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.
  
• Video Doorbell 4
  The Video Doorbell 4 builds upon the features of Video Doorbell (2^nd Gen) to support enhanced dual-band Wifi and Colour Pre-Roll which captures motion four seconds before a motion event is triggered giving you a more complete view of what’s happening outside your door.
  
• Battery Video Doorbell Plus
  Ring’s newest doorbell, Battery Doorbell Plus, brings some of Rings most advanced features like Head-to-Toe Video and 1536p HD resolution to the battery doorbell lineup. With this expanded view, Ring Protect features like Package Detection, with a Ring Protect subscription, become even more useful, so you can see when a delivery has been left on your doorstep.

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.

Next, find out how Ring Intercom can help with mobility impairment.