The ring has a range of smart doorbells that are available to help you stay connected and keep an eye on your home. They can alert you when someone rings your doorbell or when motion is detected.
They also offer night vision so that you can see what’s happening at your door even when it’s dark. And with the Ring Protect Plan, you can record, review and share footage for up to 60 days.
Video
Ring makes a wide range of smart doorbells that can offer homeowners peace of mind. They record and save footage of visitors who press the button, and they can send you notifications via your smartphone when they do.
They also have a chime feature that can be set to ring any wired or hard-wired doorbell that you have connected to the Ring app. And they have a feature called Quick Replies that lets you speak with visitors on your smartphone from anywhere in the world with a network connection, even if they can’t see you.
But while these devices are great at offering homeowners a lot of peace of mind, they can also give law enforcement agencies unprecedented surveillance capabilities that many people find objectionable. That’s because some police departments have partnered with Amazon and its subsidiary Ring to offer residents free or discounted smart doorbell devices, but some of them added conditions to those programs that allow them to obtain recorded footage from the Ring device upon request.
That’s because the ring doorbell has several features that make it stand out, including a “3D motion detection” system that uses radar to help detect objects in front of the camera and give users a bird’s eye view of their property. It also has a “Pre-Roll” feature that gives users a 4-second color video preview of what’s going on before the motion event is detected, a first-to-market technology.
It also has a “quick-release” battery pack that makes it easy to swap out dead batteries, a 1080p HD video recording capability, and a snazzy-looking faceplate to match your home’s decor. In addition, it has the newest version of Ring’s cloud storage technology, which allows you to store photos and videos in the cloud for up to 180 days.
Motion
The ring doorbell is a great way to keep an eye on your home and get instant alerts when there’s activity. With motion detection, you’ll get notifications on your phone or tablet when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the built-in motion sensors.
You can also adjust your motion zone settings to only receive notifications when you want – like near the door or in specific areas around the perimeter of your property. This is especially useful if you have a pet or small children and don’t want to be notified every time they move.
This is a feature that requires an optional Ring Protect Plan subscription (sold separately). It’s a nice addition to the ring doorbell, as it provides peace of mind and extra security.
With this, you can review videos of people that enter and leave your home. The video is saved offsite, so you can access it even when you’re not at home.
Alerts
Ring sends instant mobile alerts when motion is detected at your home, so you can watch people come and go from anywhere. Answer the alert and you’ll also get a video doorbell call, which lets you see, hear and speak to someone at the door from your smartphone.
The ring doorbell also features a number of other useful features, including the ability to chime your own custom-set ring. You can even connect your Ring to a compatible Alexa device to make announcements or talk to visitors through voice commands.
What is the best way to make sure my ring is doing its best? Is there a specific setting that I can change to ensure the ring and other alerts work as advertised? You can also check the linked chime and motion alerts in the Ring app to make sure your chimes are getting the attention they deserve.
Chime
When someone presses your doorbell or motion is detected by your Ring Camera (both sold separately), you hear a loud alert with a chime tone that’s customized to your home. Choose from seasonal and classical tones, or designate a quiet time with Do Not Disturb Mode for peace and quiet in your home. This device plugs into a standard wall outlet and connects to all your Ring Video Doorbells and Cameras in minutes.
Chime Pro is our most advanced indoor chime that also extends Wi-Fi coverage for Ring devices, amplifies notifications, and acts as a night light. It’s sleek and compact, has dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz wifi connectivity, and includes guided feedback during setup to help you find the best spot for it in your home.
This chime connects to your Ring Doorbell and Camera via Wi-Fi and sends a chime tone whenever motion is detected or someone presses the button on your video doorbell. It also comes with a built-in nightlight and can be snoozed at any time.
The chime’s LED status indicator provides information on power states, and it plugs into a standard outlet. To ensure uninterrupted power for the chime and the camera, you must use a digital doorbell adapter (DDA) with the chime before installation.