Ring Video Doorbell 4

Clever colour pre-roll ; Quality motion detection ; Works brilliantly with Alexa

Small upgrade on last year’s model ; No Google Assistant support

Easy installation ; Clear video quality ; Feature-filled app

No free video storage ; No Google Assistant support

The Ring video Doorbell 4 is a feature-packed doorbell that delivers clear video footage with plenty of opportunity to tweak alerts and features to your liking. Its simple installation and long-lasting battery life make it an ideal choice for users who...

Easy to install ; Durable build quality ; Excellent night vision ; Accurate motion alerts ; Feature-rich

Need subscription for full features ; Only minor changes over previous model ; No Alexa Greetings feature

“Detailed video, extra long battery life, and other convenience features make this a top contender.”

Sharp video quality ; Wired or wireless operation ; Dual-band Wi-Fi ; Color Pre-Roll video capture ; Works with lots of third-party devices ; Supports Alexa voice control

Pricey ; Doesn't support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant ; Some features require a subscription

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is a wireless dual-band model that delivers sharp 1080p capture, color Pre-Roll video, and works with other smart devices.

Runs on either AC or battery power ; Color pre-roll video captures activity before the motion sensor is triggered ; People-only detection works as advertised ; Strong ties the rest of the Ring smart home ecosystem

Still a plus-sized device ; Short list of entirely new features ; Ring Protect subscription required to unlock its full feature set ; Trails the competition in terms of resolution and field of view

Viewed in a vacuum, there are several video doorbells that are technically superior to and/or are better values than the Ring Video Doorbell 4. The is a good choice if you want your videos stored locally. is a great product if you’re ensconced in...

Responds quickly ; Standalone wireless Chime ; Intelligence alerts and adjustable notification tones ; Colour pre-roll

Requires subscription to record video clips ; Vertical viewing angle could be better ; Tricky to attach to the wall

With plenty of advanced features and granular controls, the Ring Video Doorbell 4 could be a welcome addition to your front door.

Two-factor approval is nice from a safety consideration. The image is really good in both light and dark, and the sound is experienced as stable.

No app support for Nordic languages. To get the most out of your video doorbell, you will have to buy a subscription.

Call Video Doorbell 4 is super easy to install and use, and there are good and informative videos in the app. The system can be expanded with both indoor and outdoor cameras, lighting and more.

Pre-roll much improved Works as wired or wireless model Large ecosystem of compatible devices

No end-to-end encryption Small vertical field of view No package detection

Get the Ring Video Doorbell 4 if the view from your front door is partially obscured, and you need a wireless model. But Arlo offers more features for the price.