You Can Get the Video Doorbell With Ring Battery on Sale for $120 Right Now
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is currently discounted to $119.99 ( was $149.99 ) on StackSocial, and if you’ve been eyeing a smart doorbell that won’t require rewiring or professional installation, this may fit the bill. It runs on a rechargeable battery, so setup is simple—just charge it, plug it in, and connect via the Ring app. However, you will still need to charge the battery every few months, depending on how often it fires. The big benefit of the camera is the wide HD+ 1536p view, which means you can see the whole of your visitors and packages, not just from the chest up. It may not seem like much until you miss a delivery or can’t sort through what’s left on your doorstep. Color night vision also works surprisingly well, providing clear images even in low light, notes PCMag .
You can also communicate with visitors via two-way audio or let them know you’re busy using one of the preset quick replies. You can also fine-tune motion detection zones so your phone doesn’t explode every time someone walks past your gate. It also integrates well with Alexa-enabled devices, so if you have an Echo Show , you can see who’s at the door or get alerts out loud. Just keep in mind that Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit are not supported, which could be a deal breaker if that’s what your home setup relies on. Real-time notifications come straight to your phone or tablet, and the Ring app lets you customize settings, view footage, or trigger responses remotely.
However, some of the more advanced features, such as 180-day video history, people/package detection, and video preview, are locked into the Ring Home subscription , which starts at $4.99 per month for a single camera. Without it, you’ll still get live view and motion alerts, but you won’t be able to save or review your footage later. And if you want smarter AI features like video previews and one-touch emergency response, that price rises to $19.99 per month. So while it’s a solid mid-range option for those already in the Ring or Alexa ecosystem , it might not be the best choice if you want to keep things running without a subscription.