Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus

Verdict

The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus is the better pick if you are invested in the Amazon and Ring ecosystems and want a polished, reliable experience with excellent low light performance and a very wide head to toe field of view. Its motion detection is straightforward to configure and good at focusing on people, and it ties seamlessly into Echo speakers, Ring cameras, lights, and alarms. The tradeoffs are the lack of local storage, required subscription for any recording, and 2.4GHz only Wi Fi, so it makes the most sense for Alexa households that are comfortable with ongoing Ring Protect fees.

Pros

  • Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) 4 reviews 4.9
    Battery Video Doorbell Plus integrates smoothly with other Ring cameras, Ring Alarm and Amazon smart displays so motion or button presses can trigger recordings and announcements, and this comparison underscores its clear advantage for Alexa households with Echo speakers acting as extra chimes.
  • Motion-detection customization 4 reviews 4.5
    Ring’s motion controls allow fine tuning with easy to set custom motion zones and people only detection that have been refined over several generations, giving effective coverage with relatively simple setup.
  • lag) 2 reviews 4.5
  • Notifications 2 reviews 4.5
  • Zones & activity areas 2 reviews 4.5
  • Complete kit in box 1 review 4.5
  • Object & person detection 1 review 4.5
    Ring’s detection algorithms are particularly good at distinguishing between people and other movement, helping cut false alerts even though it lacks Wyze’s specialized lower camera package view.
  • Reliability (general) 1 review 4.5
    The Battery Doorbell Plus benefits from Ring’s mature platform, which this review cites for simplified setup and proven reliability compared with newer competitors.
  • Snapshot capture 1 review 4.5
  • Field of view & framing 4 reviews 4.3
    Its roughly 150 degree head to toe framing shows more of the walkway and porch edges than many rivals, and this review highlights that the wider view makes it less likely you will miss motion at the sides of your entryway.
  • Installation & Mounting 2 reviews 4.3
  • Motion detection performance 2 reviews 4.3
  • App, software & firmware 3 reviews 4.2
  • Power Options & Compatibility 4 reviews 4.1
    The doorbell can run on its removable battery or be hardwired to an existing chime circuit for trickle charging and in home chime support, and its 8 to 24V AC range makes it compatible with a wide variety of existing doorbell transformers.
  • Low-light & Night vision 4 reviews 4.0
    Low light performance is a strong point, with color night vision and advanced noise reduction keeping the scene visible after dark, and the head to head comparison calls Ring’s low light results superior to Wyze’s dual camera doorbell.
  • Video resolution & detail 4 reviews 4.0
    The higher than 1080p 1536 x 1536 sensor still delivers a sharp, realistic daytime picture with a tall head to toe view for visitors, though this comparison notes it does not quite match the Wyze Duo Cam’s 2K top camera for fine facial detail and downloaded clips can look softer than live view.
  • Price & value 3 reviews 4.0
    Positioned as a competitively priced Ring battery doorbell that offers head to toe video and a polished, well integrated ecosystem, it is seen as excellent value for Alexa households, though buyers need to factor the ongoing cost of Ring Protect subscriptions into long term ownership.
  • Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness 2 reviews 4.0
  • AI features 1 review 4.0
    AI powered detection supports people and package alerts and benefits from years of algorithm refinements, but it does not offer the broader pet and vehicle classification that Wyze includes.
  • Audio 1 review 4.0
  • Chime 1 review 4.0
  • Privacy 1 review 4.0
  • Recording 1 review 4.0
  • Delivery package monitoring 2 reviews 3.8

Cons

  • Battery & Charging 3 reviews 3.3
    A removable, rechargeable battery pack sits behind the front cover and charges over micro USB, and the review notes typical battery life of about one to three months depending on motion frequency, though heavy use still shortens the interval between charges.
  • Wi-Fi range & stability 1 review 3.0
    Ring connects only to 2.4GHz Wi Fi, which generally offers good range for doorbell placements but lacks the 5GHz option that can help in crowded wireless environments.
  • Storage 2 reviews 2.8
    The Battery Doorbell Plus relies entirely on cloud recording, so any saved video requires a paid Ring Protect plan even though that subscription provides reliable off site backups and ties into the broader Ring ecosystem.
  • Subscription 3 reviews 2.5
    To unlock cloud video history, person and package detection, rich notifications and an extended warranty, owners must add a paid Ring Protect subscription, which is an ongoing cost the reviewer views as a downside.
  • Lens distortion handling 1 review 2.0
  • Pre-roll buffer 1 review 2.0