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Ring Video Doorbell 4

Brand: Ring
2.7
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Verdict

Ring Video Doorbell 4 adds color pre roll and smart quick reply options, but firmware bugs, weak night performance, and choppy exported clips make it hard to recommend over Ring's wired models. Notifications and Alexa integration are strong, yet the sparse in box accessories and cautious value mean it is best only for buyers who specifically need a battery powered Ring doorbell and accept its compromises.

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  • Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0
    Delivers standard 1080p video that covers the basics, but pre roll segments and exported clips can look grainy and low frame rate, especially compared with the sharper full quality footage from wired models like Pro 2.
  • Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
  • App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Ring's app offers a useful timeline view and rich settings, but this model still suffers from firmware quirks such as choppy exported clips with pre roll enabled and missing basic toggles like night vision control.
  • Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Packaging is minimalist, including only a single faceplate, basic mounting hardware, and a corner mount while omitting extras like a wedge kit or multi bit driver that shipped with some earlier Ring doorbells.
  • Reliability (general) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Battery powered design and lingering firmware bugs mean it feels less dependable day to day than Ring's wired doorbells, which reviewers describe as relatively trouble free.
  • Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3
    At around $200 it covers the basics, but narrow vertical framing, strong competition from Arlo, and the fact that many reviewers would rather pay a bit more for the wired Pro 2 or even choose a cheaper wired Ring make its overall value feel cautious.
  • Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3
    Quick replies, full color pre roll, and solid 1080p video are appealing, but the narrow vertical field of view for packages, privacy concerns, and the availability of better performing wired options like Ring Pro 2 mean this is a cautious recommendation best for buyers who specifically need a battery powered Ring doorbell.
  • Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Two way audio works but can suffer from noticeable delay and low volume, making conversations with visitors harder to follow.
  • Delivery package monitoring ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Faceplate/accessory inclusion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Ships with just one satin nickel faceplate and relies on separate purchases for most alternate colors or wedges, with any digital coupon for an extra plate easy to miss.
  • Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Night footage relies heavily on infrared, with no app control to disable night vision and a sensor that struggles to produce usable color video even when porch lights are on.
  • Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Privacy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0
  • Security policy history ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0

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