Video doorbells do still feel like something from the future, but speaking from personal experience, it's one of my favorite home upgrades. They are super easy to use and give an added layer of home security that I've really come to rely on. My biggest hold-up prior to getting one, was whether it would be complicated to install or hard to use, and I can happily say both worries were quickly quashed. And for an added bonus right now, Amazon has dropped the prices of many Ring devices, from doorbells to indoor cameras for their Memorial Day sale. You can save up to 44% on these top-rated security gadgets.
At 40% off, this video doorbell is an absolute steal. It's only a few dollars more than the lowest price we've ever seen, and it leaves you with enough moolah left over to snag an indoor camera for yourself. Also worth noting: you won't find it cheaper anywhere else on the web.
A video doorbell is an excellent security tool, allowing you to see who's at your front door whether you're home or not. It can detect humans, pets, package delivery and more. This Ring Video Doorbell comes with 1080p resolution for a crystal-clear view of your front porch. This model has improved motion detection over previous versions, and you can review video footage for up to 180 days with a Ring Protect Plan. There are multiple setup options, too: Use the built-in rechargeable battery or connect it to existing doorbell wires.
With more than 161,000 fans ringing — I mean SINGING its praises, this doorbell camera is easily the most popular one out there.
If you live in an apartment, you probably know the irritation of having a package disappear. "Living in an apartment building and having packages stolen is frustrating. After I installed this, I do not have to worry too much about my packages because it hooks up to my Echo Show. I can see who is at the door and keep a much better eye on my deliveries and packages," said one of its fans. "The best thing is I can talk to people outside without having to open the door. Visitors can even record messages for you through the Ring Protect subscription. It's a good investment for safety and protection if you are a single woman living alone."
According to one fed-up customer, "I was a bit worried about the motion detection on my doorbell because my other Wi-Fi cameras have trigger alerts for every slight movement in view, which leads to a lot of frustrating alerts and false alarms. The Ring smart motion detection is spot-on when detecting human or partial human movement and accurately ignores unwanted movements like swaying trees or passing cars. I also found this doorbell to be easy to set up and install, and the Alexa skill is effortless. Great doorbell!"
"This unit was a snap to set up," another confirmed. "I can see what’s up when I’m not home on my smartphone."
"This is a great front doorbell/chime with the app. It’s very helpful to see who’s at the door. The only downside is you have to remove the whole camera to charge the battery, leaving you with no camera for a few hours unless you wire it to power. Other models have a removable battery that you can remove and charge. If you have a second battery to replace it with while charging, all the better," one shopper commented.
Another shopper suggested being careful with the installation hardware: "This is very easy to set up, it walked me through the whole process, and it took about 10 minutes to get it functioning the way I wanted. The only downside is the screws that hold the mount strip very easily."
Already have a doorbell? There are loads of other options, too.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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