Let Ring tighten up your home security with this fantastic deal. (Amazon)(Amazon)
A video doorbell may sound like an expensive smart-home addition, but these handy gizmos can be surprisingly affordable — and they're a great way to keep an eye on your front porch. Right now, you can pick up the fan-favorite Ring Video Doorbell for just $60 — that's 40% off!
You can't really put a price on having more peace of mind, but we'll take 45% off! This isn't the absolute lowest it's been, but it's the best price we're seeing on the internet for this popular model.
If you already have a video doorbell and want a floodlight on its own, this 40% off deal is for you. Not only does it match the all-time low price (first seen last Black Friday), but it has loads of powerful features that make it a great addition to an existing security system.
The Ring normally costs a cool $100, so saving $40 gives you enough money left over to buy another smart-home device (perhaps a couple of app-controlled smart light bulbs, for instance). The price is one of the lowest we've seen this year, and this is a good time to upgrade — before all your holiday deliveries start piling up!
A video doorbell is an excellent security tool, allowing you to see who's at your front door even if you aren't home. It can detect humans, pets, package deliveries and more. The Ring Video Doorbell comes with 1080p resolution (that's high-def!) for a crystal-clear view of your front porch. This model has improved motion detection over previous versions, and you can review video footage for up to 180 days with a Ring Protect Plan. There are multiple setup options too: Use the built-in rechargeable battery or connect it to existing doorbell wires.
When a product has over 160,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, we take notice, especially if it's one of Amazon's top-selling products.
Pros 👍
"Living in an apartment building and having packages stolen is frustrating. After I installed this, I do not have to worry too much about my packages because it hooks up to my Echo Show. I can see who is at the door and keep a much better eye on my deliveries and packages," said one five-star fan. "The best thing is I can talk to people outside without having to open the door. Visitors can even record messages for you through the Ring Protect subscription. It's a good investment for safety and protection if you are a single woman living alone."
According to one customer, "I was a bit worried about the motion detection on my doorbell because my other Wi-Fi cameras have trigger alerts for every slight movement in view, which leads to a lot of frustrating alerts and false alarms. The Ring smart motion detection is spot-on when detecting human or partial human movement, and accurately ignores unwanted movements like swaying trees or passing cars. I also found this doorbell to be easy to set up and install, and the Alexa skill is effortless. Great doorbell!"
"Picture is super clear and you can set the area it shows and records. Even at night, the picture is crisp and not much difference from daytime," said a final fan. "Sound quality is super clear and sounds like they are standing right in from of you. There is so much you can do to make this work that's specific to you and your needs. They offer prerecorded messages that can play when someone rings the bell with options of what you would like to say. We get a lot of solicitors in my area so I have it set to tell them we are not interested. Works like a charm."
Cons 👎
If you aren't hard-wiring your Ring, take note: "The only downside is you have to remove the whole camera to charge the battery, leaving you with no camera for a few hours unless you wire it to power," one shopper commented. "Other models have a removable battery that you can remove and charge. If you have a second battery to replace it with while charging, all the better."
One more shopper said the camera's range is a bit limited. "Wish it had a wider camera to see more [of] what's below it," the reviewer wrote.
Already have a video doorbell, but still want to beef up security outside your home? The Ring Floodlight Cam is also on sale, and it comes with tons of features to give you extra peace of mind.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.