Ring Battery Doorbell review: Easy, flexible, priced right

Zonia Pingree 07/02/2025 22:20

At a glanceExpert’s Rating Pros Resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio) 150- x 150-degree field of view shows visitors from head to toe Runs on battery or wired power Priced right, especially when it’s on sale Cons Subscription required for important features, including video recording Doorbell must be detached from its mount

PCWorld
At a glanceExpert’s Rating

Pros

Resolution of 1440 x 1440 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio)

150- x 150-degree field of view shows visitors from head to toe

Runs on battery or wired power

Priced right, especially when it’s on sale

Cons

Subscription required for important features, including video recording

Doorbell must be detached from its mount to charge its battery

Incompatible with Apple Home and Google Home ecosystems

Our Verdict
The Ring Battery Doorbell would be a much better option for the budget-minded if it wasn’t so tied to a subscription plan…
Read More