Ring Video Doorbell 4 Review

Clever colour pre-roll; Quality motion detection; Works brilliantly with Alexa;

Small upgrade on last year’s model; No Google Assistant support;

Ring Video Doorbell 4 review: A no-fuss, all-around top contender

Ring has released an abundance of products over the last few years, but its video doorbells seem to be the brand’s biggest draw. The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is the successor to the Ring Video Doorbell 3, which surprisingly enough is separated by less than a year, but the company has put out a few other doorbells outside of the main series. For instance, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired serves as an affordable alternative to the more expensive options, while the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus offers additional features you don’t get with the regular Ring Doorbell 3. But what’s new and different about the Ring Video Doorbell 4? Is it worth upgrading if you already have another Ring Video Doorbell? Is it a best video doorbell contender? I reviewed the Ring 4 to find out. The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is relatively large, clocking in at 5.1 inches tall, 2.4 inches wide, and 1.1 inches thick. It’s larger than some other brands like the Nest Hello, but it’s the same size as the Ring 3. The Ring 4 only co...

Easy to install; Durable build quality; Excellent night vision; Accurate motion alerts; Feature-rich;

Need subscription for full features; Only minor changes over previous model; No Alexa Greetings feature;

Ring Video Doorbell 4 review

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 may not be a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor, but the introduction of upgraded pre-roll technology is another strength of an already competitive doorbell.

Great quality video at day & night; Colour pre-roll tech; Affordable Ring Protect subscription;

Only one real upgrade; Motion Zones need work; No full-body view;