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Ring Video Doorbell (1st Gen) – 720p HD video, motion activated alerts, easy installation – Satin Nickel

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Purchase options and add-ons

  • 720p HD video doorbell that lets you see, hear and speak to people from your phone, tablet, or select Echo device.
  • Get notifications whenever motion is detected by adjusting your motion zones.
  • With Live View, you can check in on your home any time through the Ring app.
  • Easily setup your Ring Video Doorbell by connecting to wifi via the Ring app and mounting in your desired location.
  • Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery or connects to existing doorbell wiring. With a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 60 days, and share videos and photos.
  • Connect your Ring doorbell with Alexa to hear announcements on your compatible Echo device when your doorbell is pressed and see a live view of your camera if you have an Echo device with a screen. Talk to visitors by saying “Alexa, talk to the front door.”
  • Includes privacy features, such as customizable privacy zones and audio privacy, to focus only on what's relevant to you.
Smart security starts at the front door
Answer the door from anywhere

Stay connected to home with motion-activated alerts, HD video and two-way talk from Ring Video Doorbell. Get alerts on your phone, tablet and PC when anyone comes to your door, so you can see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere.

Answer the door from anywhere
720 HD video

Watch over your home in wide-angle 720HD video, and protect your property around the clock with infrared night vision.

Motion-activated alerts

Get alerts on your phone, tablet and PC when anyone presses your Doorbell or triggers the built-in motion sensors.

Two-way talk

Hear and speak to people at your door from your mobile device with Ring’s built-in microphone and speakers.

On-demand video

Check-in on your property with a press of a button, and use Live View to get on-demand video and audio any time.

Easy installation

Easy installation
Comes with all the tools you need to install and set up your Doorbell in just minutes.

Adjustable motion detection

Adjustable motion detection
Adjust the sensitivity of your motion sensors to find the ideal setting for your home.

One simple app

One simple app
Link all your Ring devices to the Ring app and control your entire home security from one easy-to-use dashboard.

Protect your everyday
Ring Protect Plan

Get even more out of all your Ring doorbells and cameras with Ring Protect, a comprehensive service that lets you review what you missed. See, save, and share videos and photos when you activate video recording and photo capture for $3/month per device or $10/month per household.

Security and privacy controls in a convenient dashboard

With Control Center, you can add and remove authorized client devices, shared users, and select linked accounts–all from one place on your phone, tablet, or PC. Learn more about security and privacy.

Ring Control Center
Works with Alexa
Works with Alexa

Link your Ring account to Alexa for hands-free home monitoring so you'll always know when someone's there. Hear announcements on your Echo devices when your doorbell is pressed, and automatically see a live view of your camera on Echo devices with a screen. Talk to visitors through compatible Echo devices, like Echo Dot or Echo Show, by simply saying “Alexa, talk to the front door.”

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Technical Details

Average Install Time

5 minutes

*Video *

720p HD Video, Live View, Night Vision

*Field of View *

180° horizontal, 110° vertical

Motion Detection

Basic Motion Detection

Audio

Two-way talk with noise cancellation

Power

Powered by the built-in rechargeable battery. Can be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging (8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60Hz). No halogen or garden-lighting transformers; no DC transformer/power supply

Internet Requirements

Requires a minimum upload speed of 500 kbps, but 1 Mbps is recommended for optimal performance

Connectivity

802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4GHz

Operating Conditions

-5°F to 120°F (-20.5°C to 48.5°C), Weather Resistant

Available Colors

Satin Nickel, Antique Brass, Venetian Bronze

Dimensions

4.98 in x 2.43 in x .87 in (12.65 cm x 6.17 cm x 2.21 cm)

Box Includes

Ring Video Doorbell, Mounting Bracket, Diode (for use with electronic doorbells), Installation Tools and Screws, USB Charging Cable, User Manual, Security Sticker

Setup Requirements

Only if wiring in: Standard doorbell system or transformer with 8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60Hz. Doorbell wiring at install location

Warranty and service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Video Doorbell is subject to the terms found here.

Support

Click here to view more information on the Video Doorbell support page.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
85,485 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the doorbell. For example, they mention it works well, the night vision feature is great, and the instructions are easy to follow. That said, opinions are mixed on the image quality, motion detection, and value.

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10,261 customers mention7,321 positive2,940 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They say that it's a well-implemented device, with a night vision feature that is great and full. Customers also mention that the doorbell works well, is reliable, and is an effective solution to monitor and secure your home. They also describe it as a handy gizmo that works exactly as promised.

"...the package.  So here's why we love it, and why the extra features are so useful, and I've heard there are more to come...." Read more

"...The video is not perfect, but pretty good and more than usable.4) MOTION SENSOR. My Ring faces a relatively busy street...." Read more

"...The Ring is noticeable as a camera and we have received comments from visitors/guests as they walk by it...." Read more

"...I attached the doorbell to the plate, and no doorbell. My son was KIND enough to remind me to turn the power back on. LOL. Brain fog moment...." Read more

5,063 customers mention4,563 positive500 negative

Customers find the installation process of the product to be very simple, with easy-to-follow instructions. They also appreciate the sleek design and the fact that everything needed for installation is included. Customers also mention that the support is easy to reach and friendly. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation and the company's organization.

"...Again, all done very intuitively. I was going to mention this separately, but this seems like a good place instead...." Read more

"...Even a mini level, it was so cute. Instructions were easy to follow and it was extremely professional in it's packaging and product...." Read more

"...PHYSICAL INSTALLATION. The Ring comes with a great little install kit and they make it as easy as reasonably is possible without adding..." Read more

"...Installation wasn't difficult once we determined we had the right configs. Things you should know:..." Read more

2,697 customers mention1,726 positive971 negative

Customers are mixed about the image quality of the doorbell. Some mention that the video quality is much better than the Ring, with sharp and clear images. Others say that the images are not as good as what is shown in promos, and can be a bit fuzzy at times.

"...the night vision is impressive, and the wide angle of the lens is more than enough to see everything...." Read more

"...LOL. I learned that the hard way.I wish the clarity were a bit better but having said that I do have solid images and it's really pretty good..." Read more

"...Good picture, although fish eyed, even in the dark. That surprised me.2) we then installed the ring hard wired to our existing doorbell...." Read more

"...extender I get doorbell rings to my phone within seconds and a very clear picture -- and audio -- of who is at the door...." Read more

2,163 customers mention774 positive1,389 negative

Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the doorbell. Some mention that it has better options around motion detection and night vision, and features customizeable motion sensing. That said, some complain about the issues with the motion sensitivty, saying that it's not very granular and sometimes misses some movement.

"...Not too many false alarms, but occasionally the motion detector does not pick up someone walking up to the door unless they literally are next to..." Read more

"...C: Almost a continuation of B, Ring also features customizeable motion sensing...." Read more

"...It takes some trial & error. It still misses some movement, and still picks up nothing... but it's better to have than not, IMO." Read more

"...is approximately 50 feet from a busy street, and it throws motion alerts constantly for cars that drive by despite my zones being set to a max of 30..." Read more

2,127 customers mention1,435 positive692 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention that it's worth the price, has a lifetime warranty, and is fairly inexpensive. Others say that it is rather expensive and has no free, temporary video storage.

"...but having said that I do have solid images and it's really pretty good for the price...." Read more

"...been using the Ring for a couple of weeks now but so far it seems worth the cost...." Read more

"...CHEAPNESS. Overall the build quality is appropriate for the price point...." Read more

"...The $30/year price tag is not too inflated (compared to other monthly fees for cloud recording cameras ~ $8-10/month) and it keeps more footage on..." Read more

Ring vs Skybell comparison = Ring wins
5 Stars
Ring vs Skybell comparison = Ring wins
Update 6/6/2017Someone pried the button off my doorbell and I had to interact with Ring customer service for the first time. I'm upgrading them back to 5 stars because I was so impressed with my interaction (unlike Skybell). I went on chat to see about buying a replacement button. Zach told me they didn't offer replacement buttons, but would be happy to replace the whole unit for me. A few minutes later, I had an order confirmation and a new unit on the way. I'm impressed by how easy it was to contact them, and how responsive they were. On top of that, I'm pretty sure a break-in to my neighbour's house was averted when a suspicious person came to look through her windows last night and she confront him through her Ring.Update 6/1/2016Finally got live view on my own Ring now. Other members of my household got it a few weeks earlier than I did so they don't seem to roll it out by household but rather by individual account.Update 3/31/206Although my Ring has the latest firmware update (1.6.76), I still don't seem to have live view on my app. According to the Ring support site this feature is being steadily rolled out and users will receive an email when their device has been enabled. My neighbour's Ring has already been activated so I added a screenshot of what your Ring should look like with live view as an option. Note : According to the support page on Live View, you will only have this feature on the regular Ring if you are connected to doorbell wiring for power.Update 3/23/2016You might want to wait to get the new Ring Pro depending on your needs. They just announced that they are accepting preorders for availability within the next couple of months (not available to preorder on Amazon yet.) The new Pro version requires wired doorbell power while this current version allows battery. The Pro version is 1080P instead of 720P and supposedly has better options around motion detection and night vision. I'm curious to see if the Pro version will resolve some of the issues I've seen (and some of the criticisms other reviewers have) of the delay between a motion alert or doorbell ring and getting the alert on your phone.In my previous update 3/19/2016 I erroneously stated that only Ring Pro will have live view. As Joe pointed out in the comments, Live View should be available as a firmware update for existing Ring devices. My device did not yet update so I cannot test this feature, but once mine does I will check it out and update this review again!-------I bought the Skybell first because I hadn’t heard of Ring. Due to a manufacturing issue where I started seeing the video feed of SOMEONE ELSE’S front door instead of mine, I got a Ring instead. I'm actually glad it happened because I prefer the Ring so much more to Skybell, despite some of the limitations.Having had a chance to install both on my door, here are my impressions:***Installation***Skybell comes with the bell, a mounting plate, and some instructions. Screws were standard and installation was relatively straightforward. Getting the doorbell to connect to our network was a PAIN. It wasn’t able to connect via a 5G network plus it didn’t have strong enough signal strength so we had to get a second router for and set up a whole separate network for Skybell.Ring’s package impressed the heck out of me. You get a little tool pouch with all the tools you need to set up the Ring, including a screw driver, drill bit, self level and more. If you are screwing into stucco (as I was), I don’t recommend you use the included drill bit. The hole it drilled was a little large and I had to silicone caulk the hole afterwards to give the screws enough grip. Ring connected to our network pretty seamlessly and didn’t need to have a separate network nor require the 2nd router.***Size***Ring is MUCH larger than Skybell. I wish it was thinner but I understand there’s a lot to cram in. The Ring does stick out quite a bit visually on my wall, but worth it for what I get. See attached photo to see the size difference.Skybell: 2.15cm / 0.8in thick, 7.1cm / 2.8in diameterRing : 0.87in thick, 4.98 tall by x 2.43 inches wide***Battery / Power to the device***Skybell is fairly low powered, so there is no battery attached to it. It runs off the power from your doorbell so it cannot be mounted anywhere you do not have direct power.Ring is battery powered. I charged it to about 60% via a USB cord first before I plugged it into the wall. You can get some trickle power from the doorbell, but depending on the weather and use, you may find you drain the battery faster than it charges. An hour after the bell has been plugged and with one test video call in I was at 57% battery. Three days later it charged to 77%. This might get annoying, but it does mean Ring can be mounted anywhere, not just where you have direct power.***Mobile App***Skybell only lets you have one user at a time. If you want more than one person to have access to the video stream you have to share accounts. I do like that you can see your doorbell on demand. I like being able to check in on my door. I understand that Ring is working on this but it’s not yet available.Ring lets you have multiple users. The first installed user just has to send email invites to the other users. Ring shows you recent activity, but you need to pay a $3 a month subscription to see your videos on cloud. I wish that wasn’t the case but $3 isn’t that bad. I imagine I will upgrade for the cloud storage long term.In terms of use of app, the Ring interface was relatively straightforward to use and understand. I like being able to set the active zones for tracking motion so that you don't get too many false alarms.***Video on demand**Skybell : yes, but I saw another person's front door too.Ring : not yet, coming soon***Motion detection:***Skybell : YesRing: Yes***Video quality***I couldn’t find the specs on the Skybell. Ring seemed to have slightly higher video quality in the day and slightly higher audio quality but this may be subjective.Please note : If you are expecting the quality that you get on your web cam or Facetime on an iPhone the quality will NOT be comparable. This is still early technology so the voice quality and video quality will be a bit crude. I suspect the design team had to make some trade-offs between video quality and ability to power the unit via battery / trickle charge from the doorbell electrical wire. That said, I am able to identify the voices and recognize people in the camera so that for me is sufficient though of course I hope that future generations will continue to improve in this respect. Ring's cloud recording page gives you a pretty accurate idea of what your videos would look like.***Lag / Delay between door bell ring and phone notification***Seems to be about the same on both. There is a bit of a delay, but for me that’s acceptable compared to the alternative of just missing the door altogether.***Customer Service***Haven't had to interact with Ring's customer service, but Skybell's was so horrid I'm still upset about the interaction. Skybell wanted me to ship my defective Skybell to them at my expense when it was broadcasting someone else's video stream instead of mine right from the start. I get that it's expensive for them, but it's NOT a way to win a customer.UPDATE : I actually did have to interact with Ring customer service and they impressed me greatly. My doorbell button was probably tampered with and they issued an exchange, no questions asked within minutes of contact.Overall, between Skybell and Ring, Ring wins for me hands down.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
I've never been so impressed with a delivered product. This thing was bubble wrapped perfectly. The item itself came with every single thing you need. Even a mini level, it was so cute. Instructions were easy to follow and it was extremely professional in it's packaging and product. I was blown away. I set it up to my wifi through the app. This is where a problem came in. Once it was set up and I was testing it in my garage the picture was so blown up and white you could hardly see and my app was not working. It would spin and freeze up on me which was a major disappointment. I have a Note 5 so it should be a good enough phone, right? Well, my son, being an apple junky downloaded the app to his phone and what do you know? The dang thing worked perfectly other than the blown up image. I was worried I'd have to send it back and debated exchanging it for the pro so I could have a better quality picture.
The next day, I decided to hook it up first and test it out from there. It was a simple set up, removing my old (actually new since last year) doorbell and hooking the wires to the plate. I attached the doorbell to the plate, and no doorbell. My son was KIND enough to remind me to turn the power back on. LOL. Brain fog moment. I did as he suggested, lol (him laughing the whole time) and tried out my new Ring doorbell. I immediately got an alert and of course my phone would not view it so my son happily showed him the picture from his phone and the clarity was great! Not blown up like it was in my garage. I'm assuming that was due to all the lighting. We were able to talk to each other which was awesome.
I also discovered that I could download the app on my windows 10 computer which I immediately did and perfect clarity. Well, my hubby said Christmas was coming early for me and I can upgrade to the new note 8 since this doorbell was super important to me. I'm often running inside the house to check my door when my rude dogs think every person walking buy is a danger and on our property even if their yards away. Now I can conveniently check my computer first or my phone, which decided to start working after my Christmas gift was revealed, of course.
I'll still need that 8 because....well....it's got a better camera, you know. lol. I do have difficulty with the app working at times on all devices as it will sometimes take a while to upload. I found going straight to live view solves that issue 9 times out of 10. I can still hit the green phone button to utilize the speakers. Don't forget to hit the red phone button when your done talking or the UPS guy will still hear your conversation which is kind of embarrassing. LOL. I learned that the hard way.
I wish the clarity were a bit better but having said that I do have solid images and it's really pretty good for the price. Not sure doubling the price for a hair better quality would be worth it or not. Maybe later down the road I'll get the upgrade. I would really love the latest and greatest but nearly $500 made me choke on my saliva. I'm very happy with my purchase, would highly recommend, and I no longer have to get the unwanted exercise of running to my front door every time the dog barks. I will be paying for the cloud service, after all, we do need it to record or what's the point, right? But 3$ a month is doable. Don't think I need the 10$ package.
P.S. If I remember (brain fog) I'll try to update when I get my new phone and let you know if the app works better on it or not! Love the product!
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