Wireless Ring Doorbell recommendations?

superdex
superdex Posts: 6 Forumite
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Hi, I want to get a wireless no subscription ring doorbell that has 2 way audio, motion sensor and night vision.  Whats the best one out there please for quality and price?  Thank you in advance.

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  • 400ixl
    400ixl Posts: 4,482 Forumite
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    For your car or have you posted in the wrong section?
  • oldagetraveller1
    oldagetraveller1 Posts: 1,434 Forumite
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    edited 5 July 2023 at 11:26AM
    A Ring bell requires an annual subscription if recorded video needs accessing. It is stored for a period.
    But, they do have those other functions. Not cheap either.
    I do have a 2nd generation version but didn't renew the subscription because they increased the price too much, in my opinion.
    I can't suggest which section this should be posted - "In  my home"?
  • ps124
    ps124 Posts: 178 Forumite
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    I have a ring doorbell and had it for a few years now. Its recently upgraded its app with new features and the previous posts around accessing stored videos is correct - you have to pay an annual membership and you get to access around 1 months of videos which is a handy feature.

    I had a few issues with the Ring doorbell within the first few months I had it. The doorbell developed a fault and then the performance wasn't great. I complained a lot to their customer service (who to be fair were good). I received a new replacement doorbell and the signal booster free of charge. Its been ok since but I still find it a little slow to respond when someone rings my doorbell and the 2 way audio quality isn't great. I would look into other brands like Eufy and Nest if I was purchasing again.
  • Grumpy_chap
    Grumpy_chap Posts: 17,841 Forumite
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    I've never had a ring doorbell or similar but if I was buying think I'd consider the EUFY as they have the storage in a hub at your homme rather than cloud so I understand avoid the subscription charges.  All to be checked.
  • Keithy13
    Keithy13 Posts: 88 Forumite
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    I've never had a ring doorbell or similar but if I was buying think I'd consider the EUFY as they have the storage in a hub at your homme rather than cloud so I understand avoid the subscription charges.  All to be checked.
    I have Eufy doorbell, battery version. Works really well. When someone rings the bell you get the ring on your phone you can see who is at the door and speak to them if you need to. I have spoken to visitors when I was in South East Asia. Also it is very configurable. Here's a link
     https://uk.eufy.com/pages/video-doorbell?ref=navimenu_2_3_5_copy.
    Not cheap but no subscription.
  • Be aware that you need to make sure the video isn't capturing your neighbours too. It can be difficult with a doorbell because in many streets your front door faces the house opposite.

    There are GDPR implications if it captures your neighbours.

    Does anyone make one that doesn't have a camera built in, but instead triggers video from a separate camera that can be located so it only captures people on your property?
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