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Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2: Unmatched Security and Seamless Experience
If you're in the market for a premium video doorbell with top-of-the-line features, then the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 should be on your radar. Known for its impressive Head-to-Toe HD+ Video, the device ensures you'll miss nothing when it comes to front yard activity or package deliveries. Boasting features like 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View, this model delivers unparalleled precision in alerting homeowners of visitors. Plus, it has built-in Alexa Greetings, enabling seamless interaction with your visitors, whether to accept deliveries or to simply provide a welcoming message. Keep in mind that this high-tech device does require existing doorbell wiring for installation.
Design and Build Quality
One standout feature of the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 is its superior build quality, a detail echoed in several customer reviews. Many find the Satin Nickel faceplate, which is included in the box, to add a touch of elegance to their home's exterior. With dimensions of 4.49 in. x 1.9 in. x .87 in., it keeps a slim profile while packing powerful technology.
As confirmed by a user with an electrical engineering background, the superior build quality ensures durability over time. In contrast, difficulties with older models, such as the Doorbell 3, weren't uncommon. For instance, one user noted the necessity of replacing an outdated mechanical transformer to get their Doorbell 3 working optimally, which indicates the importance of ensuring an adequate power supply.
Ease of Installation and Set-Up
The installation process for the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 has been widely praised for its simplicity. Many users, including those who previously struggled with older models, found the setup to be straightforward and effortless given the right conditions. This includes having an adequately powered transformer.
Setup typically involves connecting the doorbell to a hardwired system, as a recent user pointed out, stating, "The installation and setup were easy with the Pro 2 offering the usual features of a Version 3 and more." He's even gone as far as advising anyone installing this new model to make sure their transformer is robust enough, recommending replacing old models with those certified for the Pro 2 for seamless operation.
Video and Motion Detection Capabilities
The video quality and motion detection features of the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 have been described as major selling points. Users appreciate its 2K HDR, Live View, and Color Night Vision capabilities that ensure clear visibility in low-light conditions. Many users have emphasized the effectiveness of the Bird's Eye View and 3D Motion Detection, which make detecting motion as precise as it gets. As one review highlighted, these features are "a huge benefit" as they allow for real-time notifications, tracking anyone entering the property from as far as 30 feet away.
In contrast, older models often struggled with real-time alerts and video clarity, sometimes only activating when subjects were near the doorstep, which compromised security. Customer stories have shown that the Pro 2's abilities to capture individuals approaching from a distance sharply improve response times and enhance security.
Connectivity and App Integration
Among its most praised features is the seamless connectivity offered by the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi channels, providing faster video streaming than its predecessors. Many users, including long-time Ring customers, appreciate this improvement as it assures reliable connection stability.
Additionally, the customizability and control afforded by the Ring app enhance user experience by enabling real-time notifications, video and audio live view, as well as access to exclusive features under the Ring Protect Plan. Users enjoy the added perk where Alexa-enabled devices can show a live video feed upon detection or even announce visitors, creating an ecosystem of security and convenience.
Conclusion
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 is, by and large, one of the best doorbell cameras on the market today. It combines cutting-edge features with unmatched ease of use and connectivity, making it suitable for tech-savvy users as well as those less familiar with smart home technologies. While the investment in the necessary Ring Protect Plan can be seen as a downside, the assurance of comprehensive security and added functionalities justifies the cost for many users.
This product is a solid choice for anybody seeking enhanced home security, providing peace of mind through reliable, high-quality technology. It's a powerful update and evolution from previous models, addressing many of the problems users faced and improving on nearly every aspect. Whether you're replacing an older model or setting up your first smart doorbell system, the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 2 is undeniably worth considering.
Specification Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (newest model) – Best-in-class with cutting-edge features (existing doorbell wiring required):
Comments from Amazon:
I had the Ring 2 before this and it would not connect to the Router WiFi in another room, I had to use a wifi extender and for what ever reason the Ring 2 would go off line every so many days. I would have to unplug the wifi extender to reset it to get the Ring 2 to reconnect. The view range on the Ring 2 I did not like as I could not see the floor of the porch like I now can with the Ring 2 Pro. Now that I have the Ring 2 Pro, the video picture is much better, but what I love the most is that the thing has yet to go off line. It is reliable such that it catches everything as it never goes off line (at least not yet and it has been a week or so now). I also like that it loads faster in the app than the Ring 2. I have it set to take a photo every 30 seconds, which is nice and already saved me on a delivery in which the delivery app said that the driver made the delivery, but there was no motion that put the camera on at that time, but since I had the photo taken every 30 seconds I was able to provide the photos to the delivery app to prove that there was no delivery car or driver on the driveway or my porch showing photos taken every 30 seconds. Had I not had this new Ring Pro 2 that stays online and takes those photos, I would have been out $40 for that delivery. So this new door bell already has saved me $40. The motion detection range is also nice that I can have it cover the lawn and drive way, but clearly not the side walk so when people walk their dog it does not go off. But, if someone is in my lawn it will go off. I also love that this has the recording live all the time, so when it detects motion it has many seconds before the motion was detected so that I have the person coming on the drive up to the porch and can see the the entire time later. The Ring 2 I had before, at times did not have the motion detected right away and the video would come on when a delivery person was near the front door dropping the box off. This at times made it hard to see the face of the person, the video did not get them from far away. Now that I have this new Ring Pro 2, I can see the people coming from far away and since they normally do not see the ring door bell until they get close people are not looking away. This provides much better video to show police if ever needed, to see who the person that came to the door was. Huge benefit of the Ring 2 Pro. I am thinking of getting a Ring Spotlight or Ring Floodlight next with the video, but if they do not have this level of video I may get other Ring Pro 2 devices and install as this video quality and reliability is really good. The installation I had problems with at first, because the old transformer was not getting enough power to the door bell. The Ring Pro 2 takes more power than the Ring 2 did, or the battery in the Ring 2 was enough power to make up for it. The issue I had with my old transformer on the door bell power line, was that when I put the Ring 2 Pro on it, the inside door chime bell that is a old mechanical style would not ring. It did for the old Ring 2, but not for the Ring Pro 2. The Ring Pro 2 requires a power adapter be put on the mechanical chime inside or the inside Chime would make a loud buzzing noise when the door bell was rang and it would not stop for minutes, and then the chime inside kept going off every so many seconds. When I put the inside Chime power adapter back on the inside chime, it would not make the buzz sound, but it also would not ring. The app said there was low voltage, at 15v. We took off the old transformer in the basement for the doorbell, it was hooked up to a light blub socket in the basement. Very odd place to put it, and was hard to find it. Once we changed that old transformer to one for the Ring Door Bell Pro 2, it fixed the problems. The door bell rang inside on the chime correctly. The error message on the device health in the app for the voltage transformer did not go away, it still says in the app there is only 15V to the Ring Pro 2, but the direct feed from the new transformer to the Ring Door Bell 2 is direct and all the functions work perfect. No idea why the error message is still on the device health in the app, it has been many days now, it is still there, but everything works fine. The night mode, color night vision, and HDR, etc. I had to change the settings to get the best picture at night as I have a light by it that is always on and a white wall by it, so I could not get the ideal picture, but got it to work best after trying many variations of the settings. The door bell chime inside, for the mechanical bell, was also wired odd to my settings, we tried many different changes to it, but turns out that had we just changed the transformer from the start it would all worked. I would say just buy the new transformer and plan to install it with the Ring Pro 2, now having this work perfect and never going off line, and all the functions work perfect. I did not get the transformer at first and wanted to save a few bucks, but trying to do it that way caused huge frustration. If I had it all to do over again, I would replace the transformer if it is old, and or if you did not get a new one that you know for sure has the power needed to the Ring Pro 2. That way you know the power feed is correct and chances are it will save you half a day of trouble shooting as well as issues down the road if it goes off line or has trouble with the night vision video. Also, finding the old transformer may be tricky, mine was in the basement on a old light socked, but at first I was looking in the wall by the inside chime bell, it was not there. All in all this is really great new product and I do not see ever needing to change it. The old Ring 2, I had problems with from near the start. I wish I had this new Ring Pro 2 from the start.
I have 2 Ring doorbells, a Doorbell 3 and a Pro 2. The version 3 was installed four years ago in Florida. After the first year, all of a sudden Doorbell 3 stopped working in the middle of summer - we were up north. I checked the device health and the battery had discharged to less than 5%. It did not work until the fall when we went back to Florida. I have an electrical engineering degree - so I know a little about electricity. The doorbell had been connected to the previous mechanical bell transformer which was 20 years old. So, I called Ring and fortunately they send me a replacement because the device was still under warranty. So, I replaced the old one with the new one. During the following summer months, same story - the battery discharged and never charged back. When we went back to Florida, I decided the replace the 20 year old transformer. Home Depot sells them for $20 bucks and they are Ring certified. It has been 2 years since and I have not had any issue with the battery discharging. However, the battery is now 4 years old and I will probably replace it - it costs $32. For the new Pro2 which I just installed in our house up-north, I actually ordered a new Ring transformer for $23 since the existing one is 30 years old. I installed the new transformer and the power-pack. We have a mechanical doorbell. I have not had any issues with the doorbell and everything works just fine. I like the Pro 2 much better than the 3 because it does not have any batteries. The Pro2 version has many nice features including a birds-eye view which shows the front door landing space in case someone drops a package. It also has a separate "package alert" which detects someone delivering a package from 30 feet away. Yesterday, I had a package delivery and sure thing, it sent me a text alert when the guy was 20 feet away. The installation and setup was easy and Pro 2 offers the usual features of a Version 3 and more. An important feature is that it supports 5GHZ wifi channel which obviously is a lot faster than 2.4GHZ for streaming videos. It also comes with Welcome message feature which warns people that they are being recorded when they approach the door and trigger motion detection. You can turn it on or off. During the setup, it asks if you want the Birds-Eye view feature and then shows an aerial Google map of your house and asks that you pin-point the exact location where the doorbell is installed. This is a great feature since it allows you to edit the motion detection zone aerially and have a very focused zone which does not necessarily have to be square. The one negative thing about Ring company is that they force you to purchase a separate "Basic Protection" plan at a cost ~ $45 a year for each camera if they are not installed in the same location. This is really bad business practice and Amazon/Ring should reconsider it. Lastly, I have had three encounters over the years with the Ring tech support and they have been excellent.