![]() I also used the included wedge mount to get a better angle. I installed this in under 10 minutes and that included turning off the power and hooking up the Pro Power Kit indoor chime adaptor (which is required) to my existing mechanical chime. Ring is the master in this regard, getting the steps down to the bare minimum and making it really easy. Installing the Ring Pro 2 is very simple. The Pro 2 (left) and the original Pro (right). The provided Satin Nickle faceplate is interchangeable and although there are no longer extra options included in the packaging (which is drastically smaller than previous versions - an eco-friendly move on Ring's part) you receive a code for a free faceplate of your choice once you activate the device. The design is almost identical to the Ring Pro, with the new model being slightly thinner with a smaller bezel on the faceplate.ĭouble bubble: Eufy Video Doorbell Dual review It requires existing doorbell wiring to work or you could fashion a set up to plug it into an outlet using the Ring plug-in adapter ($25), but this would likely require drilling some holes in your exterior walls. Only the Ring Wired is smaller at 1.8 inches wide and 3.98 inches tall.īudget option: Ring Wired Video Doorbell review ![]() The Ring Pro 2 is a slimline, small video doorbell, just 1.9 inches wide and 4.49 inches tall, making it likely to fit on most doorjambs. We've been living with the new Ring Pro 2 Video Doorbell for a week now, read on for our full review. ![]() Or the lovely Logitech Circle View if you want your doorbell to work with your Apple HomeKit home? Is it worth the price? Or would you be better off with the (slightly aging) Nest Hello that gets you 24/7 recording in lieu of fancy 3D motion detection for just $229? You'll pay a pretty penny for these upgrades though, with the Pro 2 clocking in at £219.99 compared to the still-available original Pro at £159.99, plus you need to pay for a Ring Protect plan - which start at $3 a month - to use those Alexa Greetings. Only available on the Pro line, this feature has Alexa asking visitors the purpose of a visit and then taking a voice message or directing them where to leave a delivery. There's also Alexa Greetings - which lets the digital assistant be your virtual doorman. The new doorbell adds some innovative new tech, too, including radar-powered 3D motion detection and a Bird’s Eye View feature, which combined lets you see the path a visitor takes to your door. The Ring Pro 2 is the OG doorbell company's first foray into head-to-toe video and it comes packing 1536p x 1536p HD resolution, which helps the camera capture its square view, while also getting a wide angle (more on this later) and delivering a much-improved picture. Ring has clung to its 1080p HD video and 160-degree field of view / 16:9 aspect ratio so tightly over the years it felt like a point of pride.Īnd while that wide view had its benefits, all most of us want out of a video doorbell is to see whether there's a package on our porch. ![]() Honestly, we didn't think this day would ever come. ![]()
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