Ring Battery Doorbell 2K (newest model)
Head-to-toe 2K video, 6x zoom and a built-in battery, installed in about 10 minutes with no wiring needed.
Updated
- 2K video at 1920 x 1920, 140 x 140 degree head-to-toe view, 6x enhanced zoom
- Built-in battery (USB-C charging); can trickle-charge from 8-24VAC doorbell wires
- About 10-minute install; works with existing mechanical and digital chimes when wired
- Rated -5 to 120 F; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Best For / Not For
Best for
- Homes with no doorbell wiring, including rentals that allow a screw mount
- First video doorbell where live view, talk and motion alerts are the main need
- Homes already using Ring cameras or an Alexa device
Not for
- Homes where taking the doorbell down to charge is a hassle (the Plus has a removable battery)
- Networks that only offer 5 GHz near the front door
Key Details
Why It Is the Best Overall
It removes the biggest barrier to a video doorbell: wiring. Charge it, screw the mounting plate to the wall, click the doorbell in and connect it in the Ring app. If you do have doorbell wires, connecting them keeps the battery topped up and lets your existing chime ring.
The square 1920 by 1920 frame matters more than the 2K label. A tall frame shows a visitor from head to toe and a package left on the mat, which a wide 16:9 camera can cut off.
What Needs a Subscription
Live view, two-way talk and motion alerts work without a plan. Saving and replaying video, package alerts and Ring's other smart features need a Ring Protect plan, and Ring includes a 30-day trial. If you want to review what happened while you missed an alert, budget for the plan.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Square head-to-toe frame shows packages on the ground
- No wiring needed, but can trickle-charge from doorbell wires
- About 10-minute install by Ring's estimate
- Customizable motion zones
- Works with Alexa
Cons
- Battery is built in: you detach the whole doorbell to charge it
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- Basic night vision; the Plus adds low-light color
- Recording, video history and package alerts need Ring Protect
- One-year limited warranty
Bottom Line
Buy the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K if you want a video doorbell you can install in minutes with no wiring. It covers live view, talk and motion alerts with a head-to-toe 2K frame; step up to the 2K Plus for a removable battery, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and better night video.
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