Description
Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a battery‑powered smart doorbell with 1080p video, two‑way audio, and motion detection, designed for front‑door monitoring and alerts.
Overview
Features
- 1080p HD video with night vision
- Two‑way audio with noise cancellation
- Advanced motion detection with customizable zones
- Battery powered with optional hard‑wiring
- 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi connectivity
- Works with Alexa
Specifications
| Price | Discontinued (varies) |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz |
| Hub Required | No |
| Power | Rechargeable battery pack; optional hard‑wire 8–24 VAC |
| Cloud Dependency | Cloud Only (Ring) |
| HA Integration | Ring integration |
| Voice Control | Alexa |
| Dimensions | 5.05 × 2.50 × 1.08 in |
| Warranty | Not specified |
Home Assistant Integration
Integration Method: Ring integration
- Requirements: Ring account + 2FA; device provisioned in Ring app
- Entities: Camera (live/last recording), event sensors for motion/doorbell, battery/Wi‑Fi sensors
- Setup: Settings → Devices & Services → Add Integration → Ring → login with Ring account
- Notes: Last recording requires Ring Protect subscription; live view works without it.
Practical Considerations
- Discontinued: Product is no longer manufactured, but still supported in HA.
- Power: Battery pack needs periodic charging unless hard‑wired.
- Cloud: HA integration depends on Ring cloud service.
- Storage: Recorded video requires Ring Protect plan.
Scores
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Solid video and motion features |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | HA integration via Ring cloud |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | Requires Ring account + 2FA |
| Cloud Dependency | ★☆☆☆☆ | Cloud required |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★☆☆ | Mainstream vendor with subscription model |
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ | Good hardware, but cloud‑tied |
References
| Official | Ring Video Doorbell 2 tech specs |
|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Ring integration |
| Developer | |
| Buy |
My Implementation
In my setup, this doorbell is tied into Home Assistant via the Ring integration for motion and doorbell events at the front door.
Device Score Summary
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Solid video and motion features |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | HA integration via Ring cloud |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | Requires Ring account + 2FA |
| Cloud Dependency | ★☆☆☆☆ | Cloud required |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★☆☆ | Mainstream vendor with subscription model |
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ | Good hardware, but cloud‑tied |
★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid