Ring brings us the first video door entry system to analyse on our website. An intelligent device of which we have been surprised and even some members of the editorial staff are planning to get one. This Ring Video Doorbell 2 bell already has a hole in the door of our newsroom, reasons are not missing. We have FHD video broadcast to our smartphone and responds from it, real time vision, motion alert and video broadcast with night vision. Forget the wires with this wireless video door phone WiFi Ring. We review all its features and one of its recommended accessories, the Ring Chime Pro repeater.
Design, not just any bell
The Ring Video Door Station is an intelligent device with an attractive design that moves away from the usual building phones with a more modern touch. Personalization has also been considered by the design team. It is possible to change the front of the device with two different plates, one in gray and one in dark gray. Good detail to fit the video door entry system in the facade of our home and go a little more unnoticed.
The doorbell is a big device. It is mainly because it includes the camera and a 6,040 mAh removable battery. Its dimensions are 12.83 x 6.35 x 2.74 cm, so it will be necessary to locate the ideal place for installation next to the door. Ring Video Doorbell 2 is prepared to resist the inclement weather outside with resistance to water and rain, but also at extreme temperatures between -20 º C and 48 º C.
We have mentioned that it has a removable battery, but it is also possible its previous installation, taking advantage of the original wiring of a bell (consult the manual). The packaging of Ring Video Doorbell 2 includes tools and elements for connection. In our case, we preferred to opt for the battery because the brand promises an autonomy of up to 6 months.
In the front of the bell we see the camera capable of recording image in 1080p resolution with a wide angle of 160 º. It is also located the microphone to establish communication via WiFi with our smartphone. The circular button is of great size with LED illumination in blue color. In the sides are placed the speakers for the voice of the interlocutor and the sound of the bell.
Installation of the Ring Video Doorbell 2 system
The placement of the timbre will depend on several factors. Here we explain the processes to be carried out depending on the type of installation.
Wireless installation. As we have commented, it is necessary that we locate the ideal place for its placement. A maximum height of 1.2 m above ground level is recommended; in the case of stairs, Ring supplies horizontal and vertical angle plates. After anchoring it to the wall, it is enough to configure the Ring device with the WiFi network and the smartphone with a free app for Android and iOS.
Installation using the internal buzzer. Another option is to replace the previously installed bell by cable. With this method, when they call the Ring video door phone, it will ring with the doorbell that had been installed at home. Simply remove the button and reconnect the cables to Ring Video Doorbell 2. Thus, we receive the notification on the smartphone and also at home with an audible warning.
We tested the Doorbell 2
The installation of an intelligent video door entry system such as the Ring Video Doorbell 2 is more useful than it might seem at first glance. Our office usually receives a multitude of deliverers throughout the day. Sometimes, we are recording a video or not outside the office. Ring Video Doorbell 2 makes life a little easier for us by being able to communicate directly with the delivery guy, asking him to drop by later or leave the package somewhere else. Ojo, also has high quality infrared night vision.
When someone rings the ring, our smartphone receives a notification that someone is in front of the video door phone. When we access the notification, we see in real time the FHD emission of the camera. When we pick up the video call, we can communicate in a bidirectional way thanks to the microphone and loudspeaker installed. The logical delay that is established in the communication is not superior to one second, so the conversation that we have is fluid.
The customization begins with the installation of the Ring Video Doorbell with the pletines at different angles, but also includes another to take advantage of the installation of the original Ring Video Doorbell. Thus we avoid having to open new holes in the facade of the house, fantastic decision. In the packaging we have numerous tools, connection elements, the aforementioned plates, manual and even a drill bit for the drill.
The 'butts' of the system come with the subscription. All Ring devices include a free package with all the features we have described above, including anti-theft protection. By subscribing to the protection plans, we can access recorded videos of all ring calls, moves and live videos for up to 60 days; extended warranty, exclusive discounts on branded products and add unlimited Ring devices in one direction. The prices of these plans are available on the website.
Ring Chime Pro, take the doorbell to any corner of your home.
One of the most interesting accessories compatible with the Doorbell 2 video door phone is the Ring Chime Pro. A Wi-Fi repeater and buzzer for Ring devices (all brand security cameras and Ring Video Doorbells). The repeater is linked to Ring's installed devices and provides the emission of a sound when we receive a ring tone. Ringtones can be customized with melodies or sounds like a dog barking. Ring periodically adds new sounds to the available catalog.
Ring Chime Pro is very useful for those multi-storey homes or offices, making a sound sound simultaneously to the one we receive in our smartphone. A small accessory to know quickly if someone is ringing the bell. But there's more, we also expanded the WiFi network of the place to function as a 2.4 GHz repeater. In the following video, the installation of Ring Chime Pro and its operation is shown.
