“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

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...

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

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus mixes great physical design and convenience with a good app – but we think its smarts need more developing to keep it on top.

Video great; Pre-roll works well; Flexible installation is welcome; Great battery life

Requires subscription for any cloud storage (and no local option); More definable motion zones would be welcome; Lack of Google Assistant integration

Is Pre-Roll tech enough to tempt users towards the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus?

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

Earlier versions had one problem for my door frame they were slightly too wide. This version solves this and indeed another problem that I had never thought of. So the people at Ring have listened to my moans and probably that of others and now both are solved.

If you don't have wires, this is the Ring you've been looking for

Easy install; Battery-powered; Pre-Roll feature works well; 1080p HD streaming; Works with Alexa; Best value cloud storage plan

Expensive; Big and bulky; No 24/7 recording; No Pre-Roll at night; Slow connections; No Google Assistant

The Doorbell 3 Plus represents a big step forward in the battle against false motion detection, thanks to new close-range sensors. There's also Pre-Roll tech that, while not quite the same as continuous recording, provides a valuable few seconds of footage from before an event was triggered - perfect for reviewing any potential criminal activity. Those are welcome additions, but it's hard to recommend the upgrade from the Video Doorbell 2, which is identical in most other respects. If you're new to the market, however, the Doorbell 3 Pro is well worth considering.