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
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Users
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7347 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Abstract: Ring is steadily releasing new products, but the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the first re-think of its original, core product. The new version of the smart Wi-Fi doorbell that started it all still offers both wired and battery power options, but the batterie...
Published: 2017-08-09, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Ring has made a name for itself in the smart home world with its lineup of connected doorbells that can record video. Ring doorbells make it easy to add a security camera to the outside of your home, and its latest model makes it even easier to keep an ey...
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There's no DTS:X playback on the Sony sound bar. The competitive Samsung HW-K950 is $300 cheaper, and it offers dedicated surrounds and sounds more immersive as a result
Look no further than Ring's battery-powered Video Doorbell 2 if you don't want to deal with electrical wiring...
Abstract: Unfortunately, no sharks were willing to bite.Cuban, O'Leary, Herjavec and friends must be kicking themselves now considering Amazon bought Ring for more than 1 billion in 2018. That's how I remember the inception of Ring.Ring has certainly come a long wa...
If you're currently searching for a video doorbell that's easy to setup and doesn't really need any wiring, then we highly suggest the Ring Video Doorbell 2. It gives you a colorful and rich 1080p daytime video while its black and white night video is rel...
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Published: 2018-01-21, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a very clever "smart" doorbell and security system all in one device...
"This take on an IP-cam fused with a doorbell proved a winner."...
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Published: 2017-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
I'm definitely biased on this front, I have been a Ring customer for years and I love the system. It works so seamlessly that I've never actually thought to look elsewhere. That said, there are products coming down the pipeline from Nest which may make me...
You can't run the Ring Video Doorbell 2 on a regular ADSL or cable internet connection in Australia -- neither has the upload bandwidth available. I use 4G at home and that's more than fast enough for a high quality feed, and anyone lucky enough to be on...
Abstract: The popular Ring Video doorbell has been updated and a new product added to the Australian market with the Ring Floodlight Cam ready to record your driveway or backyard too.I've been a massive wrap on the Ring Doorbell since I installed it – so handy, so...
