Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Verdict
The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus is a strong fit for homes already built around Alexa and the Ring ecosystem, offering a tall head to toe view, polished software, and deep integration with Echo devices and other Ring gear. You will need a paid subscription for any recorded video and are limited to 2.4GHz WiFi, but setup is easy and the overall experience is highly refined for Amazon centric smart homes.
Pros
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Theft & Tamper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9Battery 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.
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Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
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Motion-detection customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Ring’s motion controls allow fine tuning with easy to set custom motion zones and people only detection that have been refined over several generations, and newer reviews also highlight separate package zones and sensitivity sliders that give effective coverage with relatively simple setup.
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Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5Rich notifications with image previews arrive quickly on phones and compatible Amazon smart displays, making it easy to see who is at the door without opening the app.
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Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Owners describe the doorbell as a chunky but modern looking unit that matches other Ring devices and looks tidy once mounted by the front door.
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Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Early impressions suggest motion detection is responsive for common scenarios like people walking up the path, delivery drivers and vehicles pulling in, with the newer Plus model triggering slightly sooner than older Ring doorbells.
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App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
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Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
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Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Reviews consistently note that the Battery Doorbell Plus comes with a clearly labeled hardware pack, angle wedge, charging cable, stickers and printed guides, so most homeowners have everything they need for a standard installation in the box.
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lag) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Live view loads quickly over 2.4GHz Wi Fi and motion triggered recordings usually start a second or two earlier than older Ring models, reducing the chance of missing someone approaching the door.
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Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
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Snapshot capture ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Snapshot capture can take stills at set intervals and feed Ring’s timeline view, which reviewers describe as a handy, time lapse style strip you can scrub through to quickly review front door activity between motion events.
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Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
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Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2Positioned 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.
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Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2Reviewers appreciate Ring’s quick reply messages, including seasonal scripts and the option to automatically play a response when the button is pressed, which makes it easier to handle visitors when you cannot answer live.
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Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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AI features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0AI 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.
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
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Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
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Weather & temperature tolerance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
Cons
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Delivery package monitoring ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.3Package detection can reliably flag medium sized delivery boxes in a user defined package zone and even register when a parcel is picked up, but reviews note it is not 100 percent reliable and performance depends a lot on how and where the package is placed, and current software still does not clearly distinguish between delivery and removal alerts.
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Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.0A removable, rechargeable battery pack sits behind the front cover and charges over micro USB, and reviews note typical battery life of roughly one to three months depending on motion frequency; heavy use still shortens the interval between charges and owners often keep spare packs since a full recharge can take several hours.
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Wi-Fi range & stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.0Ring 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.
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Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0The 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, and some reviewers note that downloaded clips can look more compressed than the crisper live or in app view.
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Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 2.8To 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, but many still recommend it because the extra features and long term storage significantly enhance the doorbell’s usefulness.
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Ongoing ownership costs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Because all recorded video requires a Ring Protect plan, owners should expect ongoing subscription charges that start low but add up over years, especially if they choose the higher tier multi device coverage.
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Pre-roll buffer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Unlike some other Ring models, the Battery Doorbell Plus lacks a color pre roll buffer, so recordings begin when motion is detected rather than a few seconds earlier, and reviewers note this can make porch pirate or fast walk up clips feel a bit delayed compared with true wired models that always capture more of the approach.
