The Ring Doorbell 2 adds an extra layer of security to your home. This is a very neat video doorbell and it is indeed better than the original, but not by much.

You can power your Ring Video Doorbell 2 via a wired connection or with the rechargeable battery pack; Records at 1080p with a wide angle lens + has night vision + two-way audio; Easy to install + weather-proof design; Instant alerts when someone rings the doorbell; Affordable subscription plans

1080p footage is slightly underwhelming compared to what you’re used to from other full HD cameras; Requires strong Wi-Fi connection and relatively fast internet speeds; Larger and thicker than the original Ring Video Doorbell

Ring is steadily releasing new products, but the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the first re-think of its original, core product. The new version of the smart Wi-Fi doorbell that started it all still offers both wired and battery power options, but the batteries are now removable, and it’s got a few other...

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a smart doorbell that lets you see who is at your door, talk to them and it even sends you motion alerts when someone is at your door without ringing the doorbell. Ring’s updated Video Doorbell 2 offers a removable battery so you can charge it up if you are […]

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a very clever "smart" doorbell and security system all in one device.

The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is one of those rare smart home devices that just works and works at least as well as the “dumb” equivalent, but with much more capability. It acts as another barrier between you and the outside world, and works perfectly well simply as a video doorbell and impromptu live...

easy to install and set up; solid app; great as basic doorbell; great as a camera from your door; attractive; no wiring required; lots of accessories and options

battery needs charging once a month; can’t use local storage for video; quite large for some door frames; expensive for a doorbell

In the weather that prevailed just before Christmas fixing a new doorbell was not the most pressing thing on my mind, or course once fitted the various groups of carol singers that seem to materialise can safely be ignored from your indoor comfort.

If you regularly miss visitors or courier deliveries and want to add an extra layer of security to your home, then the Video Doorbell 2 is a potentially worthy buy – particularly if you want to avoid hardwiring it into your wall. But its performance and ultimate usefulness is very dependant on your Wi-Fi and the layout of your house. It’s also not quite as pretty or as capable as forthcoming options like the Nest Hello or Blink Video Doorbell, which are both due to arrive in 2018. If you like the idea of adding a video-recording doorbell to your smart home army, we’d be inclined to wait to see how those compare. But if you desperately want one now or particularly like the simplicity of Ring’s rechargeable battery, it’s well worth an audition.

Very easy to install; Rechargeable battery is a useful alternative to hardwiring; Shoots pretty crisp 1080p video (if at low frame-rate); Works nicely with Alexa and the Echo Show;

Video can be quite blocky and jerky; Needs a strong Wi-Fi signal (or the additional Chime Pro); No free video storage option;

Very easy to install; Rechargeable battery is a useful alternative to hardwiring; Shoots pretty crisp 1080p video (if at low frame-rate); Works nicely with Alexa and the Echo Show;

Video can be quite blocky and jerky; Needs a strong Wi-Fi signal (or the additional Chime Pro); No free video storage option;

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

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.