Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2024)

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is a 2K video doorbell powered by a removable quick-release battery pack, designed for renters and homes without existing doorbell wiring. It captures Retinal 2K resolution with up to 6x digital zoom, offers a wide 180° field of view (head-to-toe coverage), and includes color night vision. The doorbell integrates with Alexa and the Ring ecosystem, providing live view and two-way audio. However, video recording and smart alerts require an active Ring Protect subscription (starting at $3/month or $30/year); there is no local storage option. Motion detection is cloud-based rather than on-device. The battery lasts 3–6 months depending on activity and climate. At $194.98, it's positioned at the premium end of battery doorbells, competing directly with Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) and Eufy Video Doorbell E340. Best suited for users already embedded in the Alexa ecosystem who accept the subscription model.