Ring is practically synonymous with smart doorbells, and the $59.99 Ring Video Doorbell Wired is its smallest, most affordable model yet. As the name implies, it requires wiring, but it's still fairly easy to install. It supports Amazon Alexa voice control and IFTTT applets, but access to recorded video and a handful of other features require a Ring Protect subscription. For around $30 more, the Ezviz DB1C (also a wired doorbell) is a much better deal. It offers free intelligent alerts, local video storage, and a higher-resolution image, retaining our Editors’ Choice award for affordable video doorbells.Ring's Smallest Doorbell At 3.9 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches (HWD), the Video Doorbell Wired is a bit shorter than the Ring Video Doorbell Pro (4.5 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches) and the Ezviz DB1C (5.0 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches), but still a hair thicker than the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro (4.6 by 1.5 by 1.3 inches). It has a matte black finish with a glossy black face, and there’s a Ring logo at the b...

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is an affordable smart doorbell that works with lots of third-party devices, but it won't work with your existing chime and you have to pay to see recorded video.

Affordable; Easy to install; Sharp HD video; Works with Alexa; Lots of third-party support

Doesn't work with existing chime; Requires wiring; Subscription needed to view recorded video and access other features; Lacks Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant support

Ring is arguably the company that brought video doorbells to the mainstream. That tradition continues into a very affordable space with Amazon’s all-new, $60 Ring Video Doorbell Wired. This affordably priced video doorbell is a wake-up call for the video doorbell space. We’ve already seen an extremely (read: laughably) affordable doorbell from Wzye, and Ring now shows us that if you double your money, you can quadruple your value. Put simply, this doorbell is no joke. When I think about the installation experience I had with this doorbell, the only word that really comes to mind is delightful. I’ve installed a half-dozen doorbells over the past eight months, and while none of them were particularly hard for someone with my skill set (I’m your basic DIYer), none of them were particularly easy either. The Ring Doorbell Wired was very easy to install. I only ran into two hiccups, and only one of them was Ring’s fault. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is one of my favorite doorbells that I’ve...

Delightful installation; No need to charge; Great app; Crisp, clear video;

Bypasses wired chime; Narrow field of view;

Purchased the wired version a week or so ago as I got sick of charging the battery in my Ring series one apart from not having to worry about batteries it is certainly a different level of detection of person/car compared to the version one as it distinguishes at nearly 100% accuracy.

Not only detects and records anyone ringing my doorbell but also detects and records motion at my door. Fantastic product for peace of mind and home security. I'll be definitely purchasing additional devices for around the house,and would highly recommend.

I am not impressed that I have to pay for storage costs to store my videos. I was not aware of this cost when I bought the doorbell. Once I bought one then I had to buy a second one for the backdoor. The cost have now doubled. Not happy!

I bought this bell week ago and features ,quality all 5 star.Easy connect with my Alexa.Love the product.Waiting ring when they will introduce wired or wireless home alarm system.Five star to ring.Well done.

This doorbell is the second security device from Ring installed on my premises and the product is excellent.

Editor's note, March 25, 2021: Ring has been called out for its partnership with local police departments in the US, leading privacy advocates to express concern about the data Ring shares with law enforcement and how they use that information. In December 2019, thousands of Ring users' personal information was exposed, leading us to stop recommending Ring products. Ring has since updated its security policies, from offering customers a Control Center dashboard allowing people to more easily access privacy and security settings to requiring two-factor authentication.

The problem is, Ring's procedures with law enforcement agencies will still raise some red flags for privacy-minded customers.

A fantastic $60 price tag; A solid set of features;

No battery-powered option; Ring's trajectory on privacy;