![]() ![]() There is the Smart Responses option, where you can choose from a list of pre-recorded messages, such as ‘We can’t answer the door right now’. Notifications that the doorbell has been pressed are sent to your phone, although only as a ‘ping’, so you must listen carefully. ![]() The main way the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen will be used is when a caller comes to the door. Using a combination of zones and people-only mode, I found that I could cut down the number of alerts I was getting to a sensible amount.Īs the doorbell uses a PIR motion sensor, I found that I still had more alerts than when using the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, which has radar-based motion detection. In addition, the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen supports activity zones, where you draw a box on the screen and only motion inside the box is counted as an alert. That’s far superior to the doorbell’s standard motion detection, which pings an alert whenever any motion is picked up. Plus, there’s the added advantage of smart detection, with the cloud service able to detect and warn you when a person is detected. It’s worth doing, getting you a minimum of 30-days’ video history stored in the cloud. To record video, you need to subscribe to Ring Protect. If you don’t have a Ring Protect system, you’ll get alerts and can answer the doorbell, but video won’t be recorded. FeaturesĪs with all of Ring’s other devices, the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen connects via the Ring app. This is an increasingly rare feature with Ring doorbells, with many of the new generation not supporting wired chimes. Secondly, if you’ve got a wired chime inside, the Ring doorbell will ring it. First, the doorbell’s battery is trickle charged, so you shouldn’t have to remove it. There are two clear advantages to doing this. If you’ve already got a wired doorbell, then this model can be connected to the existing wires (8-24V transformers are supported). At its easiest, the doorbell can be charged, connected to Wi-Fi and then attached to the mounting bracket. There are no corner wedges in the box to make fitting easier, although these are available as extras. ![]() The wider design may be cause for more concern, as the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen may not fit as easily on a doorframe. In effect, in both circumstances the doorbell is out of action while charging. That’s probably not much of an issue, as most people with a Quick Release compatible doorbell will only have one battery. That makes this doorbell a little wider than the other models and means that it has to be removed to be charged. ![]() While all of Ring’s previous models have used the Quick Release Battery Pack, the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen uses an integrated battery. This battery-powered doorbell is a little different from the other Ring ones I’ve reviewed, such as the Ring Video Doorbell 4. Works with a transformer and wired chimes.For those on a budget, these are all reasonable sacrifices. It sacrifices some of the main features of its more expensive siblings, including a removable battery pack, and video quality isn’t the best. The cheapest battery-powered doorbell in the line-up, the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen is a great entry-level choice. Battery life Around six to 12 months on a charge, depending on how many notifications are triggered and how many people press the bell.Type This is a smart video doorbell with an integrated battery.When in doubt, hire a professional or ask an experienced friend to help. Use an electric drill to create the holes. Hold the doorbell up to the wall/doorframe and mark the spots that need to be drilled. Your existing drill holes might not line up with the four screws needed to mount the Video Doorbell 2. 5 to 120 degrees F (-20 to 48 degrees C) Hardwired or removable, rechargeable battery Satin nickel, polished brass, venetian bronze, antique brass Satin nickel, venetian, satin black, pearl white (all finishes included with purchase) Satin nickel, venetian (both finishes included with purchase) ![]()
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