Our quick take
Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus - 4.5 / 5
Which Ring to choose?
- Ring Video Doorbell 3 vs Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus: Which is best for you?
What is Pre-roll?
- Enables you to preview four seconds Continuously recorded in black and white Uses small extra camera on device’s front No audio recorded with Pre-roll
Design and installation
- Doorbell measures: 128 x 62 x 28mm Box includes backing plates, drill bit, screwdriver and plugs Silver and brown fascias included (Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze) Can be hardwired with 8-24 VAC, 40VA max, 50/60 Hz doorbell transformer
Setup and features
- Two-way talk Customisable motion zones Dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz b/g/n Wi-Fi Two-way audio with noise cancellation
Camera, battery life
- Viewing angles: 160 degrees horizontal, 84 degrees vertical Main camera: 1080p / Full HD resolution Customisable motion zones Night vision and Live View Removable battery
Cloud storage
- Ring Protect Plan 30 day trial included Ring Protect Basic covers one device for $3/£2.50 a month Ring Protect Plus covers multiple devices for $10/£8 a month.
To recap
Ring’s 2020 flagship battery-powered doorbell is its most feature packed, complete with Pre-roll to capture events before they even happen. It’ll quickly become a reliable part of your smart home that you use everyday. However, the basic Ring Video Doorbell is almost as good for half the price.
