Ring type doorbells

FiestaRed

Not sure if I'm in the right place but does anyone have one of the Ring type doorbells, have any views or problems with them?
I had a quick look online and my first worry would be someone just walking up to the door and removing the unit, then I thought about how often do they need batteries or charging. I'd appreciate any help or advice before I go out and buy one.

Gunner276

Hi, I have a ring doorbell 2.
The doorbell is mounted to the wall using 4 screws, these screws are behind a cover which needs a torxs screwdriver to remove, so it isn't that easy!
The batteries on mine need charging approximately every 4-6 months, my area is quiet though so it isn't triggered very often, you can hardwire them in as well.

bris

A ring doorbell is useless without the account details, there is no value in stealing them.

I got a used one from a long term tenant who moved out and disappeared.

Great i though until I tried to set it up, it's locked without the owners user Id and password, no way round it as I found out.

neilmcl

Also, all Ring doorbells come with Theft Protection so they will replace it if it gets stolen.

FiestaRed

Wow, that was quick, thanks for all the help. Really appreciated.
 I'll do a search on Google to see if there are any videos on there, I'm guessing they're are wireless so no trailing cables inside the house and I'd just like to what else would be involved.

HampshireH

bris said:

A ring doorbell is useless without the account details, there is no value in stealing them.

I got a used one from a long term tenant who moved out and disappeared.

Great i though until I tried to set it up, it's locked without the owners user Id and password, no way round it as I found out.

Hopefully now removed so they aren't spying

ic

neilmcl said:

Also, all Ring doorbells come with Theft Protection so they will replace it if it gets stolen.

I understand they'll replace it once, as long as you can provide a crime reference number.  If the replacement is stolen, you're on your own.

Sandtree

FiestaRed said:

Wow, that was quick, thanks for all the help. Really appreciated.
 I'll do a search on Google to see if there are any videos on there, I'm guessing they're are wireless so no trailing cables inside the house and I'd just like to what else would be involved.

Depends on the make and model

We have a Nest Hello doorbell after much consideration and debate. Nest also will replace the device for free if its stolen.

Nest's is a wired solution but if you are lucky its just a case of removing your existing wired doorbell and attaching the two wires to the Nest one. The only other thing we had to do was to change the chime from a mechanical "ding dong" type to an electronic which again was a two wire job. Unfortunately in the UK some doorbells are on a lower voltage transformer than ours and that isnt always sufficient to power the device.

Ring I understand do both battery operated and wired options. Personally I really disliked how big the battery operated Ring unit was and it couldnt have fitted where our old doorbell was meaning leaving holes in our metal door frame. 

neilmcl

ic said:

neilmcl said:

Also, all Ring doorbells come with Theft Protection so they will replace it if it gets stolen.

I understand they'll replace it once, as long as you can provide a crime reference number.  If the replacement is stolen, you're on your own.

That is correct.

"If your Ring camera or doorbell product is stolen at any time after your purchase, Ring LLC will replace the stolen device at no charge to you. This theft protection is not transferable and applies only to the original consumer purchaser. Coverage of this theft protection is limited to one (1) replacement only for each Ring camera or doorbell product that you have purchased. Theft protection does not apply to any products purchased from third party sellers on eBay and other online marketplaces. Any claim based on theft of your Ring camera or doorbell product must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of the theft and include the original sales receipt, and a copy of a police report evidencing that you reported the theft to the police. Failure to report the theft to police voids this theft protection."

neilmcl

FiestaRed said:

Wow, that was quick, thanks for all the help. Really appreciated.
 I'll do a search on Google to see if there are any videos on there, I'm guessing they're are wireless so no trailing cables inside the house and I'd just like to what else would be involved.

Do you have spyhole fitted to your door? If so, Ring have a doorbell called the View Cam that fits where the peephole is, probably the easiest solution they have to install.

FiestaRed

Just found the Ring website and spotted they also do security cameras too. If everything works together that would be a big plus for me.