The verdict
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is the most feature-complete wired doorbell on the market — 1536p HD+ video, 3D radar motion detection, and tight Alexa integration. TechRadar rates it 4.5/5, Tom's Guide 4/5, CNET 7.5/10. The catch is the subscription: without Ring Protect you lose cloud recordings, and Ring's parent company Amazon has a contentious data-sharing record. Best pick if you're already in the Alexa ecosystem and willing to pay the subscription.
Strengths
- +1536p HD+ head-to-toe video with a 150-degree field of view shows both package and face detail
- +3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View maps motion in your yard on a top-down overlay
- +Two-way talk with noise cancellation and pre-recorded quick replies works reliably
- +Hardwired to doorbell transformer, no battery swaps ever
- +Deep integration with Alexa echo devices and Ring Protect cloud recording
Watch-outs
- −Cloud recording requires Ring Protect subscription ($4+/mo) — without it you lose video history
- −Amazon ownership means footage is subject to Ring's well-publicized police data-sharing history
- −No HomeKit support; limited utility in Apple-centric smart homes
Rating sources
Our 4.1 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
