1 / 7Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Indoor Cam
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Indoor Cam pair front-door monitoring with a plug-in indoor camera. The listing claims Retinal 2K video, up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, two-way talk, motion alerts, and a sliding lens cover on the indoor camera.
At a glance
- The doorbell is described as battery-powered and requiring no wiring, the Indoor Cam plugs into an outlet.
- Listing claims up to 6x Enhanced Zoom and Retinal 2K video for both devices, with video quality subject to internet bandwidth and device temperature.
- Indoor Cam night vision is described as color in low light, switching to black and white in total darkness.
- Indoor Cam has a sliding lens cover, its microphone remains on while covered unless disabled in the Ring app.
- Live View and Two-Way Talk are listed for communicating with people on camera.
- Phone notifications are listed for motion detected by either the doorbell or Indoor Cam.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The bundle covers a front door and one indoor area with two cameras.
- Battery-powered doorbell installation avoids a required wired connection, while the indoor camera can be placed near an outlet.
- The indoor camera's physical lens cover offers a direct way to block its view when desired.
What to know before buying
- The microphone remains active when the Indoor Cam lens cover is closed unless you disable it in the Ring app. Video quality may vary with internet bandwidth and device temperature, the listing does not specify battery runtime, storage terms, or whether a subscription is required.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Households wanting a battery-powered doorbell and one indoor camera in the same bundle.
- Buyers who want motion notifications, live viewing, and two-way conversation at the door or indoors.
- People who prefer an indoor camera with a physical lens cover and access to microphone controls in an app.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a wired doorbell or an indoor camera that works without a nearby outlet.
- Anyone requiring the indoor camera microphone to turn off automatically when its lens is covered.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
81% 81% - 4 stars
10% 10% - 3 stars
0% 0% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
4% 4%
The aggregate rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 54 global ratings, with 81% at five stars and 9% at one or two stars. These figures suggest generally favorable ratings alongside some low scores, but do not explain what customers liked or disliked, buyers should weigh them against the bundle's stated two-camera coverage and the Indoor Cam's plug-in and microphone-cover conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the bundle include a battery-powered doorbell and indoor camera?
The listing identifies Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen), Speckled White, and Indoor Cam, White as the bundle components. It describes the doorbell as battery-powered and the camera as plug-in.
Does the indoor camera's lens cover turn off its microphone?
No. The listing says the microphone stays on when the lens is covered, it can be disabled in the Ring app.
What video quality and zoom does the listing claim?
It claims Retinal 2K video and up to 6x Enhanced Zoom for both devices. The listing cautions that video quality may vary with internet bandwidth and device temperature.
How are motion events and conversations handled?
The listing describes phone notifications for motion detected by either device and Live View with Two-Way Talk for communicating with people on camera.
