1 / 7Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Indoor Cam Plus
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Indoor Cam Plus pair a battery-powered doorbell with a plug-in indoor camera for entryway and room monitoring. Ring claims Retinal 2K video, up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, motion alerts and two-way talk, image quality may vary with bandwidth and device temperature.
At a glance
- Two devices are included in the bundle: a battery-powered doorbell and a plug-in indoor camera.
- Ring claims Retinal 2K video and up to 6x Enhanced Zoom on both devices.
- Live View and Two-Way Talk are listed for communicating through either camera.
- Indoor Cam Plus has a slide-cover for its lens, its microphone remains on while covered unless disabled in the Ring app.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The doorbell does not require wiring, while the indoor camera can be placed near an outlet in a room of choice.
- A physical lens cover offers a quick way to block the indoor camera's view.
- Motion notifications are listed for both devices.
What to know before buying
- Ring's image-quality claim is subject to internet bandwidth and device temperature. Covering the Indoor Cam Plus lens does not mute its microphone, Ring says the microphone can be disabled in the app.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Buyers wanting both a wire-free entryway doorbell and a plug-in indoor camera.
- Households that want live two-way communication and motion notifications at the door and in one indoor area.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a fully wired doorbell or an indoor camera that does not require a nearby outlet.
- Buyers who require the indoor camera's microphone to be physically muted by its lens cover.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
80% 80% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
3% 3%
The listing shows an aggregate rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 120 global ratings, with 80% five-star and 13% four-star ratings, the remaining ratings are 3% three-star, 1% two-star and 3% one-star. These figures lean positive overall but do not explain individual experiences or establish how the cameras perform. Buyers should weigh the claimed 2K video and two-way talk against the stated dependence on bandwidth and temperature, and note that the indoor camera needs an outlet.
Frequently asked questions
Does the doorbell need wiring?
The listing says the Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) runs on battery and requires no wiring.
How does the indoor camera get power?
The Indoor Cam Plus is described as plug-in and requires an outlet.
Does covering the indoor camera mute it?
No. The listing says the microphone remains on when the lens is covered and can be disabled in the Ring app.
What video quality does Ring claim?
Ring describes both devices as Retinal 2K with up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, while noting video quality may vary with internet bandwidth and device temperature.
