Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 + Ring Chime by Amazon | Doorbell Security Camera 1536p HD+, Head to Toe Video, 3D Motion Detection, Bird's Eye View, hardwired | 30-day free trial of Ring Protect

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The former is the neater option, particularly if you already have a wired doorbell in place, and so have the necessary cables. You may well still need to replace your existing transformer, however, since the Video Doorbell Pro 2 requires a 16-24VAC power adapter. Follow the sound to find your chime and make a mental note of the location. We'll return to your chime soon. Note: If you're installing on wood or siding, you can skip this step. Step Twelve - Connect the doorbell wires With cutting edge features and premium performance, Video Doorbell Pro 2 Hardwired connects to your existing doorbell wiring using the included transformer for non-stop power and protection, with an extra dimension. Combine with Chime to hear alerts around your home. Please note that the Pro 2 Hardwired doorbell includes the DIN Rail Transformer for hardwiring to an existing doorbell inside the same box. The Chime will be seperate.

Once in your account, the first thing you’ll have to do is set up the new 3D Motion Detection feature. This uses radar to measure how far away motion started. To begin, you first use a combination of the regular map and satellite imagery to place your doorbell. Your Video Doorbell Pro 2 is designed to replace an existing doorbell button and gets its power from the doorbell system. Ring your existing doorbell and listen for the chime. If it rings, you know your existing doorbell system is working. With Linked Devices, you can make your camera work with other devices – say, turning on your Ring Floodlight Cam‘s light when motion is spotted – or getting another camera to start recording, too. Installation by a qualified electrician may be required in your area. Refer to your local laws and building codes before performing electrical work; permits plus professional installation may be required by law.

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You can also trigger Alexa Routines when motion is detected or the doorbell is pressed, adding to the power of the camera. Given how flexible Alexa routines are, you can really do a lot here – say, turning on a hall light when someone presses the doorbell. Ring has had a range of doorbells for a while now, although they’ve largely offered the same Full HD recording resolution and similar features, with the main difference being between wired and wireless options. With the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, the company ups its game, delivering a higher-resolution camera with some smart new features, such as the radar-based 3D Motion Detection.

Ring does provide a corner mount in the box, which can help you angle the doorbell to get the best view if you’re having trouble getting the right image. Buy the Ring Alarm (2nd Generation) and the new Geofence option lets you snooze your doorbell as you get home, so you don’t get a pointless notification telling you that you’ve seen yourself arrive home. N ote: If you already have an existing Pro Power Kit installed, you must remove it and use the new one included with your new doorbell. Step Four - Remove the cover from your doorbell chime This new feature works in conjunction with activity zones, which let you set the parts of the image you want to monitor and ignore motion outside of these areas. If you're not sure which Ring Video Doorbell you have, you can find out in the Ring app. Connecting your Ring Video Doorbell to an existing chime

It may take a moment for your Ring video doorbell to power on. You'll know it's ready when it lights up and speaks to you. Step Fifteen - Secure your Ring video doorbell

With its 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support, you’ll have fewer problems getting a strong signal to the doorbell. I certainly experience no issues using my mesh system. Ring also seems to have worked on response times; from pressing the button to receiving a notification on my phone was only a few seconds, and it was no more for Echo devices. Note: CAUTION! - If you use the wrong screws to secure the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, you could damage the device, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.

Overall, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is the best smart doorbell you can currently buy. Its image quality is superb, and it’s easy to set up and use. The new 3D Motion Detection feature, combined with traditional activity zones, means that you’ll largely only receive important notifications: a powerful and genuinely useful upgrade. With Ring Video Doorbell Pro and Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2, retaining your existing chime requires a more advanced installation process than with our other Video Doorbells. You may need to consult a qualified electrician. Ring has started to add some special responses. In February 2022 (running until 21 March 2022), Ring signed up with The Batman movie to have some caped crusader-inspired responses, such as “Bat signal activated. We’ll be right there!”. Expect more of this kind of thing in the future. If you’re out and about, then calls also come through to your phone via a simple notification. It’s quite easy to miss, particularly if you have multiple apps sending notifications. I really like the way that the Arlo Video Doorbell actually causes your phone to ring, making it more difficult to miss.