The newest addition to the Ring family, the Video Doorbell 3 Plus ($229.99), is a wireless, battery operated smart doorbell that installs in minutes and delivers sharp 1080p video. It offers motion detection, support for Amazon Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets, and unlike the Ring Video Doorbell 2, it features the company's Pre-Roll buffering technology that captures four seconds of video before a motion event. Access to recorded video requires a paid subscription, but it’s a smart choice for users who don’t feel comfortable working with wiring, as well as existing Ring product owners. That said, our Editors’ Choice, the $99 RemoBell S, is significantly cheaper and offers better all-around specs with free cloud access.Design and Features The Video Doorbell 3 Plus looks identical to the Video Doorbell 2 that we reviewed in 2018. At 5.1 by 2.4 by 1.1 inches (HWD), it’s bigger than the Ring Doorbell Pro (4.5 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches) and the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro (4.6 by 1.5 b...

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus is a smart wireless doorbell that is easy to install and offers dual-band Wi-Fi, Alexa and IFTTT support, and Pre-Roll tech that captures a few seconds of video before an event.

Completely wireless; Sharp 1080p video; Pre-Roll video capture; Dual-band Wi-Fi; Supports Amazon Alexa voice commands and IFTTT applets

Doesn't support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant; Requires subscription to view recorded video

With 1080p high-def video, real-time notifications, and a quick-release battery, is the Ring 3 Plus the best doorbell?...

Simple installation Good video/audio quality Flexible motion controls User-customizable alerts Pre-roll video capture

Battery life varies Bell/chime not included Resolution bested by competitors Night vision could be better

Excellent all round perfomer, but is it worth the premium over the basic Ring doorbell?

If you're all in with the Ring ecosystem, this is the doorbell to buy. But it's not worth upgrading from the Ring Video Doorbell 2, and there are...

Very good motion detection features; Sharp video (even if it is only 1080p resolution); Excellent integration with Ring Alarm and the Amazon Echo...

Network connectivity hiccups without the $50 Ring Chime Pro; Uninspired industrial design; Behind the times in terms of video resolution and field of...

“Live glitches and a few missing features makes this doorbell an iffy choice.”

A variety of motion controls; Pre-roll preview feature; Compatible with Alexa and Ring devices; Easy installation

Doesn't detect boxes; Glitchy live view; Distorted looking video

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus retails for $229 and only works with Amazon Alexa. Overall, the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus is an improvement over previous iterations. As someone who has used the Ring Video Doorbell 2 before, I can say that the Ring 3 Plus is noticeably better at detecting motion and...

Pre-Roll footage; Enhanced in-app privacy controls; Hardwire or battery

Only works with Amazon Alexa

Ring's 2020 flagship battery-powered doorbell is its most feature packed, complete with Pre-roll to capture events before they even happen. It'll quickly become a reliable part of your smart home that you use everyday. However, the basic Ring Video Doorbell is almost as good for half the price.

Pre-roll to capture events before they happen is a welcome addition; Removable battery; Good quality footage; Can customise outer casing; Customisable motion controls;

Standard Video Doorbell (2nd gen) is half the price; App suffering from feature creep; You'll want a Chime or Chime Pro; Needs a Ring Protect subscription to maximise;