Ring Video Doorbell 2
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According to our doorbell expert
Establish a live connection with your visitors from any location with the Ring Video Doorbell 2. Place the doorbell next to your front door en connect it to the existing wiring or use a rechargeable battery. As soon as your visitors press the bell button, you will hear a melody outdoors. Moreover, you'll receive a push notification on your smartphone, tablet, and PC. When you subsequently open the app, you'll establish a live connection with the person standing in front of your door. The integrated camera has Full HD image quality with night vision, the latter which allows you to see visitors in the dark. With the 2 included face plates you can choose a bell appearance that matches your front door's. Is your doorbell being stolen? Ring replaces it for free.
Note: to use all options, you need a Ring Protect subscription. After a 30-day trial, the subscription costs € 3 per month.
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2-way audio | ||
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings |
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4 stars
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3 stars
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I've had the Ring Doorbell 2 on my door for about two months now. What an invention!
Do you expect a package but not at home? Pick up the bell and pass on a message to the delivery person. On an upper floor and still have a quick look who is at the door before you walk down? The Ring is waiting for you!
After some problems with the installation (it was not entirely clear to me how to connect the bell to the old bell, and which transformers/chimes are compatible with this) and reliability of the ringing on the phone, I contacted Ring customer service called. It turned out that the firmware was not up to date; if you have problems with the signal or reliability, check whether the Ring is completely updated and otherwise call customer service, they can watch remotely and can help very well. I don't know if it's still the case, but the customer service is English.
After the firmware update, everything is fixed and the app on iPhone always gives a notification within 2 seconds.
By default, you can't review the saved images, but with Ring Protect, the images are stored directly in the cloud; this costs €3 per camera. If you compare this with competitors, this is actually a good amount.
With the Chime you can also make a sound at another location in the house (for example, upstairs). The Chime Pro does the same but also extends the signal for the doorbell.
All in all, very satisfied with the Doorbell 2; The image quality is good if you have a good signal. Just works well!
W.D
9 January 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Thought about it for a long time, but after a colleague showed his Ring the switch was turned, the reason was that the old bell could not be heard in the room and handy to be able to see who is at the door even if we are not at home.
The installation is simple, just follow the clear steps in the app. When everything is set up, let the Ring quietly perform all updates, make sure that the WiFi connection is good. We have the Google Wifi, this ensures that the wifi connection is very good, and you notice that with the speed that I have a live feed.
A chime is handy, it can be plugged into any socket, so that you can also hear the bell in the garden, for example. Play with the settings, especially with the motion detection. The melody of the bell cannot be adjusted, but it can be adjusted in volume. The melody in the app against it can be adjusted again.
The Motion zones can be completely adjusted, this can be done during the installation or after the installation. The frequency of detecting and giving a notification can also be adjusted, with the added bonus of a schedule when motion can and may be detected.
The Cloud storage service is convenient and inexpensive, just 3 euros per month, after a one-month free trial.
Michel Roelfsema
29 March 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
It gives me peace of mind to always be in control of my front door
patricia van den Borne
14 May 2019
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To stream live footage from your smart doorbell, you need a strong and stable WiFi signal at your front door. Walls and doors limit the wireless signal. Read how to get WiFi at your front door here.
Product number | 795117 | |
Manufacturer code | 8VR1S7-0EU0 | |
Brand | Ring | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Video resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Video resolution height | 1920 pixels | |
Horizontal viewing angle | 180 ° | |
Vertical viewing angle | 180 ° | |
Optical zoom function | ||
Night mode |
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Motion detection sensor | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
2-way audio | ||
Monthly costs | 3 euros | |
Recording function | ||
Cloud recording function | Paid | |
Year introduced | 2017 | |
Introduction month | September |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Controls via app | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings | |
Power supply type | Power grid, Rechargeable battery |
Height | 12,83 cm | |
Width | 6,35 cm | |
Depth | 2,74 cm | |
Color | Black, Gray | |
Material | Plastic | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP64 |
