Smart video doorbells are massively popular, both for security and the convenience of being able to answer calls even if you’re not home.
The 2nd generation Ring Video Doorbell is one of the best around. It not only alerts you on your smartphone when there’s somebody at the door, but you can see and talk to them remotely, and watch the live view at any time to keep an eye on your front garden.
As part of Amazon’s Black Friday deals, the Ring Video Doorbell has had its price cut in half in the UK, making this an absolute bargain for anyone on the hunt for a smart video doorbell with 1080p video, night vision, two-way talk and a suite of smart features.
Get 50% off the Ring Video Doorbell
You can also get the same deal from Ring’s website where you can also add a chime (normally £30) for a bundle price of just £59.99, which is 60% off in total.
A chime is handy if you want to be able to hear the doorbell in your house, and not just from the notification on your phone.
If you’re in the US, sadly there isn’t a good bundle deal. But the deal on the doorbell alone is almost as good, with the price – from Amazon and Ring’s website – slashed from $99.99 to $54.99.
It’s worth noting that because it’s battery powered, installing the Ring Video Doorbell is very easy indeed. All you need is a reasonably good Wi-Fi signal at your door. Amazon says the average installation time is five minutes – a bit optimistic, but certainly possible if you’re handy with a screwdriver.
In our Ring Video Doorbell 2 review, where you’ll notice the original price was actually £180 / $180 (not the £99 / $99 it is today), we were impressed by the experience including the good-quality 1080p video, night vision, and customisable motion zones.
One important thing to note is that, as with all Ring doorbells, you’ll need to subscribe to one of Ring’s Protect plans if you want video to be uploaded and stored online. Otherwise, you’ll get notifications when someone presses the doorbell and the ability to see the live video from the camera, but if you miss a call, you won’t be able to see who it was.
For more on smart video doorbells, take a look at our selection of the best video doorbells. If deals are more your thing, we cover the best Black Friday deals separately if you’re after more bargains.