Testseek.co.uk have collected 84 expert reviews of the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ring Video Doorbell 2.
April 2018
(79%)
84 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
7347 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
79010084
The editors liked
Very easy to install
Rechargeable battery is a useful alternative to hardwiring
Shoots pretty crisp 1080p video (if at low frame-rate)
Works nicely with Alexa and the Echo Show
The Ring Video Doorbell 2's removable lithium ion battery makes it easy to install -- and even easier to charge. It works with Alexa via the Amazon Echo Show
Inexpensive
Great app experience
Privacy Zone censors specific areas
Simple installation
Removable battery is a necessary addition
Camera footage is vibrant and clear
Additional mounts/fascias included for unusual doorways
Smart design
Removable battery
Smart motion detection
Clear audio and video
Nice design
Great motion tracking
App is easy to use
Long lasting battery
Easy to install and set up
Solid app
Great as basic doorbell
Great as a camera from your door
Attractive
No wiring required
Lots of accessories and options
Easy to set up and use
Good video and audio quality
Reasonable price compared with Nest Hello
Works perfectly
Excellent 1080P video quality
The editors didn't like
Video can be quite blocky and jerky
Needs a strong Wi-Fi signal (or the additional Chime Pro)
No free video storage option
You have to sign up for Ring's optional fee-based cloud storage service to save and review past video clips. The large Video Doorbell 2 won't fit on most doorframes
No removable battery
Glitchy video and audio
Slight delay in motion/ring alerts
Needs to be fairly close to router
No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime Pro
Quite large
No choice of ringtone
Internal chime an optional extra
No free video storage
A little bulky
Dependant on Wi-Fi range
No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime or Chime Pro
Battery needs charging once a month
Can't use local storage for video
Quite large for some door frames
Expensive for a doorbell
Motion "zones" not precise enough
Those with larger homes will need to add £50 Chime Pro
Doorbell ringtones still can't be adjusted
Doorbell won't always reconnect to Wi-Fi after power cut
Video recording features require paid subscription
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Ring Video Doorbell 2 is easier to install than any other smart doorbell
There's no free option for cloud video storage
The Ring Video Doorbell 2's excellent video quality, strong smart home support and user-friendly design help make it the best smart doorbell available...
Published: 2018-11-19, Author: Matt , review by: androidguys.com
Abstract: Smart home products are designed to make our lives easier. They can focus on health, self-improvement, making our lives a little bit easier, or safety. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the latter– a safety device designed to help keep your family safe. After...
Abstract: Amazon's Echo series of smart speakers, powered by the Alexa digital assistant, are amazingly capable devices on their own. You can use them for everything from streaming music to maintaining a shopping list to ordering pizza delivery and more. But Alexa...
Abstract: Ring Video Doorbell bills itself as "caller ID for your front door." This smart doorbell uses an HD camera with motion detection technology to show you who's at the door before you answer. In fact, with the Ring app, you don't even have to get up to answe...
Abstract: Ring has been known for dependable doorbells for quite sometime now. The company recently upgraded its Video Doorbell with new capabilities. The Video Doorbell 2 now comes with 1080p HD video, adjustable motion sensors and a removable, rechargeable batter...
You can exclude parts of the camera view from motion alerts, Battery power for flexible placement, Slim, attractive design, Useful social function in app
Notification sound is grating, Easily stripped security screw
Those who are looking for a video doorbell, but who don't want to go through the trouble of replacing or installing the wiring needed for a traditional doorbell will like what the Ring Video Doorbell 2 has to offer. It has a sharp, 1080p resolution, and i...
Easy to install and setup, Good video and audio, Super simple to use for all household members, Removable battery pack
Need to pay for video recording, Limited partner connectivity, Buy at Amazon, Buy at Best Buy, Buy at Ring, The new battery design lets you quickly remove the battery if you need to recharge it. We have a wired connection and have yet to find ourselves ne
The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a great way to keep an eye on your front door, and it's easy to install and use...
Installation isn't too complicated, and plenty of instructional videos are available, Everything you'll need for installation is included, Video is crisp and clear, Motion detection, 2 way audio, Night vision
Occasional missed rings, Motion detection occasionally reports unnecessary motion, 30 day trial on video recording cut out significantly earlier than 30 days
Having an extra set of “eyes” on your front door at all times is a nice feeling to have. The ability to pull up a live view anytime Ring senses motion or anytime someone rings your doorbell is great. Having that ability whether you're at home or far away...
Abstract: Your front door is the gateway to your home, an entry point for friends, family and a whole lot of other folks, some welcome, some. not so much. Of course, you can always try to master the stealth-mode front-door tip-toe method to see who's there, but t...
