Ring launches a higher-res, battery-powered doorbell

Ring simply launched its first doorbell in two years. The $180 Battery Doorbell Plus brings head-to-toe video and improved decision to the Amazon model’s lineup.

The good residence accent contains a 150×150-degree view that permits you see a customer’s whole physique. The corporate says the Doorbell Plus has the best decision of any of its fashions at 1536p.

The brand new mannequin has a quick-release rechargeable battery pack. It’s additionally suitable with a photo voltaic panel connection to assist preserve it powered on between costs.

Dwell view of the entrance door from the Ring app Picture Credit: RingRing notes that with modes like Folks Solely Mode and Movement Zones, the machine has an improved battery life versus its unique doorbell. However given the primary model of the doorbell was launched ages in the past, it could be stunning if the corporate didn’t make any upgrades on that entrance.

The corporate additionally affords extra options like package deal alerts, in addition to video historical past, sharing and saving underneath the Ring Defend Plans. Final yr, it raised the value of its primary plan from $3 to $4 per thirty days, whereas including options like prolonged video historical past and extra bulk footage downloads. Ring can be pushing extra options behind the paywall like switching on/off recording or stay view beginning March 29 for brand spanking new patrons.

 

The corporate has had a couple of regarding safety incidents in the previous couple of years. It has additionally been accused of sharing movies with the federal government with out taking express person permission. In 2021, Ring began providing end-to-end encryption for movies for its wired fashions and prolonged the safety to the battery-powered fashions final yr. Final November, it began a pilot program to let authorities businesses ship alerts for close by alleged crimes and occasions on the corporate’s Neighbors app.

The Battery Doorbell Plus is on the market for pre-order on Amazon and Ring.com beginning right now at $180. It begins transport April 5.