We've spent some time with the smart Ring Video Doorbell 2 to see if it's worth paying £179 for a doorbell (Spoiler: it is).

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 does a great job. It does require a monthly subscription for storing videos but it's more affordable than most, and it works out quite a bit cheaper than the Nest Hello overall.

Thinking of installing a video doorbell to keep tabs on your home's entryway when you're on vacation this summer? This is a great time to do that because one of our picks for best video doorbells, the Ring Video Doorbell 2, is currently on sale. Normally priced at $199, this top-rated smart video doorbell is available on Amazon right now for just $159 with free shipping. The online retail giant is offering this 20 percent discount on the Ring Video Doorbell 2 as part of a big Father's Day sale on Amazon devices. You can also save on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV media streaming devices, Fire tablets, Kindle e-readers, and other home security gadgets. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 captures live video at 1080p with a 160-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical field of view. When someone approaches your door or rings the bell, you'll get a notification on your smartphone, tablet, and/or PC. It features a built-in microphone and speakers, so you can see, hear, and speak to visitor...

If you’re currently searching for a video doorbell that’s easy to setup and doesn’t really need any wiring, then we highly suggest the Ring Video Doorbell 2. It gives you a colorful and rich 1080p daytime video while its black and white night video is relatively sharp and clear.

A neat way to keep an eye on your front door, boosting security when you're at home or away.

Smart design; Removable battery; Smart motion detection; Clear audio and video

Quite large; No choice of ringtone; Internal chime an optional extra

A neat way to keep an eye on your front door, boosting security when you're at home or away.

Smart design; Removable battery; Smart motion detection; Clear audio and video; ;

Quite large; No choice of ringtone; Internal chime an optional extra; ;

Ring Video Doorbell 2 is flexible enough to go anywhere, plus it has good motion-alert settings and low cloud-storage costs.

You can exclude parts of the camera view from motion alerts; Battery power for flexible placement; Slim; attractive design; Useful social function in app

Notification sound is grating; Easily stripped security screw

Smart home products are designed to make our lives easier. They can focus on health, self-improvement, making our lives a little bit easier, or safety. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the latter– a safety device designed to help keep your family safe.

Earlier this year , popular smart doorbell and home security company Ring debuted its Video Doorbell 2 , equipped with a motion sensing 1080p camera, a removable battery, and two-way audio capabilities.

We recently reviewed the Ring Video Doorbell Pro and gave it an Editors' Choice for smart doorbells thanks to its sleek aesthetics, sharp 1080p video, and easy installation. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 ($199) also offers good 1080p video and is even easier to install because it uses a rechargeable battery and doesn't require any wiring. It also offers most of the features that you get with the Pro version including motion detection and support for Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets. But it's bulky and not quite as stylish as the Pro, and lacks pre-buffered recording capabilities. Design and Features Measuring 5.0 by 2.5 by 1.0 inches (HWD), the Video Doorbell 2 is roughly the same size as and looks nearly identical to the original Video Doorbell we reviewed almost three years ago. Conversely, the Ring Pro is much smaller and thinner and looks more like a traditional doorbell. The upper portion of the Video Doorbell 2 enclosure holds the camera and is glossy black, while the lo...

The feature-rich battery-powered Ring Video Doorbell 2 is ideal if you want a smart doorbell but don't want to mess with wiring.

Easy to install; Battery or wired power operation; 1080p video; Alexa and IFTTT support; Motion detection with triggered recording

Bulky; Requires subscription to view recorded video; No pre-buffered recording