The most polished video doorbell — if you budget for the subscription
Stunning 1536p HD+ head-to-toe view, the best app in the business and genuine 15-minute install.
Our verdict
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is, more than anything, easy. It is the doorbell you recommend to your mum because the app onboarding takes four minutes, the notifications work on first install, and the integration with an Echo Show or Fire TV is seamless. Video quality is excellent. Hardware is solid. The UK market support is unmatched.
The asterisk is the subscription. Without Ring Protect Basic at £3.49/month you cannot replay what you missed. Over five years that’s £210 of additional cost that rivals like Eufy do not charge.
Key specs at a glance
- Resolution
- 1536p HD+, 1:1 aspect
- Power
- Removable battery (hardwire optional)
- Battery life (tested)
- 4-6 months typical
- Field of view
- 150° horizontal, 150° vertical
- Storage
- Cloud (Ring Protect subscription)
- Subscription
- £3.49/month for recordings
- Smart home
- Alexa, IFTTT (no HomeKit)
- AI features
- Motion zones, package alerts (sub)
- Weather rating
- IPX4
- Pre-roll
- 4 seconds
Pros
- Genuinely wire-free install in under 15 minutes
- Head-to-toe 1536p HD+ with proper aspect ratio
- Huge ecosystem of compatible devices and skills
- Best-in-class mobile app and notification handling
- Pre-roll buffers 4 seconds before motion trigger
Cons
- Almost all useful features need a Ring Protect subscription
- Battery lasts 4-6 months, not the 12 Ring claims
- No HomeKit support
- No local storage option
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Buy this if you value simplicity over cost savings, you already have an Alexa household, and you do not mind paying a small monthly fee. Renters and flat dwellers benefit most.
Avoid if you want a one-time purchase with no ongoing fees (Eufy S330 or E340 do the same job better there) or if you want HomeKit (no go on Ring).
Design and install
At 127mm tall and 62mm wide the Plus is chunkier than the Eufy S330 but more visible from the pavement. The Venetian Bronze finish is the one to get.
Install took us 14 minutes on a fresh wooden door frame with no existing wiring. Drill four pilot holes, screw on the mount, slide the doorbell on rails.
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See today’s priceVideo quality
1536p HD+ at 1:1 aspect is the right choice for a doorbell: you see the visitor’s face and the parcel at their feet in one frame. Daytime colour is accurate.
Night vision is infrared only — a step behind the Eufy’s Colour Night Vision if you have a porch light, but works to zero lux.
Battery life: the real numbers
Ring claims 12 months. In our 4-week test with 22 motion events per day, we used 34% of the battery, extrapolating to roughly 3 months per charge.
The battery is removable, so you can buy a spare (£29) and hot-swap. If you have access to 16-24V wiring, hardwiring keeps it trickle-charged indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus need a subscription?
Yes for useful features. Ring Protect Basic at £3.49/month unlocks recordings, package alerts and rich notifications.
How long does the battery actually last?
Ring claims 12 months but in our UK testing expect 4-6 months. Busy front doors in cities can drop to 6-8 weeks.
Can I hardwire the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Yes, accepts 16-24V AC for trickle charging.
Does it work with Alexa and Echo devices?
Very well. Announcements on every Echo, live view on Echo Show or Fire TV, two-way talk through Echo speakers.
Difference between Plus and Pro 2?
Plus is battery, 1536p, no 3D motion. Pro 2 is wired, adds radar-based 3D motion and longer motion range.
How is the video quality?
1536p HD+ at 1:1 aspect — sharp daytime colour, clean IR night vision out to 5m.
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