Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Verdict
Ring’s Video Doorbell Wired is a very affordable wired option that still delivers usable 1080p video, strong audio, and bright night vision, making it a solid pick when you mainly need to see who is at the door. You give up the sharper, taller video, 5 gigahertz Wi-Fi, and advanced 3D motion tools of the Pro 2, and it cannot drive an existing mechanical chime, but for basic monitoring on a tight budget it holds its own.
Pros
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Pre-roll buffer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Color Pre-Roll continuously buffers several seconds of footage and attaches it to the start of each clip, giving owners a short lead in that shows visitors as they approach the door rather than only when they are already standing in front of it.
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lag) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Testing shows that the Ring Video Doorbell Wired reacts almost instantly when the button is pressed and sends alerts without noticeable delay, indicating minimal lag between activity at the door and notifications or chimes on connected devices.
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Size & form factor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
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Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5Reviews highlight that alerts from the Ring Video Doorbell Wired tend to arrive quickly and now include rich notifications with thumbnail previews on the phone lock screen, making it easy for owners to see what triggered a motion event or button press without always opening the app.
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Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
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Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4Reviewers generally find the audio performance solid, with an adequately loud internal chime and two way talk that works reliably for quick conversations at the door, and some comparisons even suggest it sounds a little clearer than the more expensive Pro 2, making audio a standout strength for the price.
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Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
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Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1Often recommended as a value focused wired option for budget shoppers who want a dependable Ring doorbell and already plan to use the Ring cloud, provided they are comfortable with Alexa only integration, required subscriptions, and fewer advanced features than Editors Choice alternatives like the Ezviz DB1C, and this review reinforces that it is a sensible choice when the Pro 2’s higher price cannot be justified.
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Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0As one of the least expensive wired options, typically selling for around sixty dollars, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired delivers clear 1080p footage and reliable alerts, but required cloud fees and add on chime hardware mean the real cost is higher than the sticker price even as reviewers still see it as a strong budget pick for under one hundred dollars.
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Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
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Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
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Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0Testing indicates that the Ring Video Doorbell Wired’s motion detection is reliable once sensitivity is tuned, consistently triggering recordings when activity occurs at the door and working smoothly with features like People Only Mode to focus on relevant events.
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Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
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App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8Reviews describe the Ring Video Doorbell Wired as tightly integrated with Amazon’s ecosystem, offering Alexa voice control and broad interoperability through IFTTT applets, but note that the lack of native Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit support makes it most appealing to buyers who already rely on Alexa-centric smart homes.
Cons
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Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.0
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Wi-Fi range & stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0The Ring Video Doorbell Wired connects over 2.4 gigahertz Wi-Fi only, which works for most homes but lacks the faster, potentially less congested 5 gigahertz band offered by the Pro 2, so network placement and performance can depend more on the main router’s position and local interference.
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Ongoing ownership costs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.8
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Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 2.4Owners are frequently reminded that many of the Ring Video Doorbell Wired’s headline capabilities, including reviewing and sharing recordings, capturing snapshots, and using People Only Mode, are locked behind a paid Ring Protect plan, so long term use typically involves ongoing subscription fees in addition to the low upfront price.
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Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.3The Ring Video Doorbell Wired relies entirely on Ring’s cloud for clip storage, offering around 60 days of history with a subscription but no free recording tier or local storage option, which makes it less attractive than some budget rivals that provide on device or microSD storage at no extra cost.
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Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 2.1Because it cannot ring an existing mechanical chime, buyers must rely on Alexa devices or purchase a separate Ring Chime, which some see as an extra cost and inconvenience.
