Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Nest Hello

  • Read the full Nest Hello review

Ring Video Doorbell 2 - 4.0 / 5

Design and installation

  • Removable battery Ships with two face plates (black/silver) Angled mounts for tricky locations Backplate for swapping out first-gen

Setup and features

  • Motion Sensing up to 30ft Captures footage of motion Chime Pro sold separately for in-home audio/ring

Camera and cloud storage

  • New 1080p video resolution Night vision camera improvements Wide 160-degree viewing angle £2.40/month or £24/year cloud storage subscription fee

To recap

In many ways, the original Ring Doorbell was the market leader in smart video doorbells. The second improves on a couple of areas that needed it, and adds customisation. There’s no massive compelling reason to upgrade if you have the first generation.