Easy to set up, effective and reasonably priced, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the best product of its type

Easy to set up and use; Good video and audio quality; Reasonable price compared with Nest Hello;

Motion "zones" not precise enough; Those with larger homes will need to add £50 Chime Pro;

Great value; Integrates with other Ring products; Gets the basics right;

So-so video quality;

I feel so much more secure with this product. It was easy to install. (Hubby did it) . Easy to use. (My input) And I feel so much more safe now I have it. While I'm at work I hear when my husband gets home. He was not keen to have one at the start, but now loves it since I shooed away a door salesman before he could wake Hubby up knocking on the door. And, he often waves to me through the Ring Doorbell as he's unlocking the door. And sends messages as well. I can't fault it. I love it.

Ring video doorbells have gone through several iterations since the original came out in 2013. There’s been the Elite, Pro, Ring Video Doorbell 2, Ring Video Doorbell 3, and Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus. After all that, the company has gone back to the original with the Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen ($100). What sets it apart from all of its cousins? Its $100 price tag. It’s by far the cheapest Ring doorbell introduced this year — the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Plus are priced at $200 and $230 respectively. That’s a huge difference. Is it worthy of the premium Ring brand? I gave the 2nd Gen a try to see how it compares to its competition and the other Ring doorbells. Like the other Ring Video Doorbells, the 2nd Gen is very easy to install. The instructions in the app guide you through everything, step-by-step. The kit even comes with a level, screwdriver, and a drill bit, if you need to use a drill. All you need to do is attach the mounting plate to the wall or door frame with a few screw...

Inexpensive; Great app experience; Privacy Zone censors specific areas; Simple installation;

No removable battery; Glitchy video and audio;

Easy to set up, effective and reasonably priced, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the best product of its type

Easy to set up and use; Good video and audio quality; Reasonable price compared with Nest Hello

Motion "zones" not precise enough; Those with larger homes will need to add £50 Chime Pro

Easy to set up, effective and reasonably priced, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the best product of its type

Easy to set up and use; Good video and audio quality; Reasonable price compared with Nest Hello;

Motion "zones" not precise enough; Those with larger homes will need to add £50 Chime Pro;

In many ways, the original Ring Doorbell was the market leader in smart video doorbells. The second improves on a couple of areas that needed it, and adds customisation. There's no massive compelling reason to upgrade if you have the first generation.

Removable battery is a necessary addition; Camera footage is vibrant and clear; Additional mounts/fascias included for unusual doorways

Slight delay in motion/ring alerts; Needs to be fairly close to router; No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime or Chime Pro

In many ways, the original Ring Doorbell was the market leader in smart video doorbells. The second improves on a couple of areas that needed it, and adds customisation. There's no massive compelling reason to upgrade if you have the first generation.

Removable battery is a necessary addition; Camera footage is vibrant and clear; Additional mounts/fascias included for unusual doorways;

Slight delay in motion/ring alerts; Needs to be fairly close to router; No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime or Chime Pro;

“The hassle-free Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a smart choice.”

Wireless or wired configuration; Easy installation; Versatile motion alerts; Rechargeable battery; Friendly; simple app control

Chunky design; Cheap plastic finish; Coarse speaker

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 has its drawbacks, but its excellent app and great motion tracking may make it the best choice for you.

Nice design; Great motion tracking; App is easy to use

No free video storage; A little bulky