Our Take
The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus is Ring's mid-range smart doorbell that sits between their basic model and the wired Pro version. It's battery-powered (so no electrician needed), and it's genuinely aimed at people who want proper video quality and smart features without the faffing about of hardwiring into their existing doorbell circuit. If you've got a standard UK front door and want something that just works out of the box, this is where most people land.
It shoots 1080p video at 30fps, which is sharp enough to see a delivery driver's face clearly or read a parcel label from a few metres away. The battery lasts around 6 to 12 months depending on how much activity your doorbell gets – someone on a quiet road will stretch it longer than a house near a busy street with lots of motion triggers. You get two-way audio so you can chat to visitors without opening the door, and night vision works properly without that grainy, washed-out look some budget doorbells have. The thing's also IP65-rated, so it laughs at British weather – rain, frost, the lot.
Compared to alternatives like the Logitech Circle View, the Ring is generally cheaper and the app experience is tidier. Against Logitech's wired models, you lose the constant power but gain the flexibility of not needing an electrician. One thing UK buyers should check: make sure your current doorbell has a faceplate that'll let you mount the Ring's wedge-shaped body – some older Victorian doorbells or recessed setups need a bit of creative bracketing. The battery is rechargeable via USB-C (included cable is in the box), and you'll need the Ring Protect subscription if you want recorded video history rather than just live view.
Key Features
1080p video at 30fps with HDR for balanced daylight and backlit scenes
Battery-powered with USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion cell; 6–12 month runtime depending on motion events
Two-way audio with noise suppression for clear conversations
IP65 weatherproofing rated for heavy rain, frost, and temperature swings
Night vision with passive infrared (PIR) motion detection; adjustable sensitivity zones
WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz only) with local processing via Ring's cloud servers
Our Verdict
Buy this if you want a no-fuss battery doorbell with solid 1080p video and you're happy to charge it occasionally. Skip it if you've got patchy WiFi far from your router, or if you need 24/7 recorded history without paying a monthly fee.