Our verdict
The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus alerts your phone when someone rings or walks up, and lets you see and speak to them from anywhere. Expert Reviews describes a 1536p camera, sharper than the 1080p on standard Ring models, with a 150-degree view both horizontally and vertically. Its quick-release battery means you can fit it without running a cable, or wire it to an existing doorbell. The cost is not only the £129.99 price. Recordings are saved to Ring's cloud, so a Ring Protect subscription is part of the real price. Wi-Fi strength at your door and where you fit it both affect reliability. Our price check on 1 August 2026 found it at £129.99 for the standard retail package.
Buy it if
- You want a doorbell that needs no cable and can be fitted almost anywhere
- You are happy to pay a monthly or yearly fee for saved recordings
- You want a wide view and sharper video than Ring's basic models
Skip it if
- You do not want to pay a subscription for recorded clips
- Your Wi-Fi does not reach the front door reliably
- You want the most detailed motion tracking, for which Ring's more expensive doorbells offer more
How it would fit your home
Renting or no wiring
The quick-release battery means you can fit it without cabling. Recharge it by taking the battery off and plugging it in.
Checking on deliveries
Package detection and a 150-degree view help you see parcels and visitors, though the very bottom of the doorstep is missed.
A house with weak Wi-Fi outside
Test the signal at your door first, as poor Wi-Fi will spoil alerts and live views.
The details, in plain English
Video and view
Expert Reviews records the camera at 1536p, more detail than the 1080p on standard Ring models, so faces and number plates are easier to make out. The view is 150 degrees both horizontally and vertically, wider than many doorbells. Even so, the reviewer found about 40cm at the bottom of the door that you cannot see, so a parcel left right against the door may not appear.
Night vision and alerts
There is a colour night vision mode, but Expert Reviews said footage still looked fairly murky whichever mode it used. You can draw motion zones so movement on the road does not trigger alerts, but privacy zones can only be rectangles or squares. There is no 3D motion detection, which is on Ring's Pro model, and no pre-roll video from before the alert.
Power and fitting
A quick-release lithium-ion battery is included, so you can fit the doorbell without a cable. It can also connect to an existing mains doorbell or a plug adapter, sold separately. Ring does not include an indoor chime, so you will hear alerts on your phone unless you buy one. Good Wi-Fi at the door is needed, as poor signal will slow alerts.
Subscription and privacy
To save and replay clips, you need Ring Protect. When Expert Reviews wrote its review, the Basic plan was a monthly or yearly fee; check Ring’s current prices before you buy. Camera use also needs care with privacy and notification settings, especially if your view takes in a neighbour's property or the street.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 1536p video, sharper than the 1080p on standard Ring doorbells (Expert Reviews)
- 150-degree view horizontally and vertically, so you can see more of the doorstep
- Quick-release battery: fit it without a cable, or connect it to an existing mains doorbell
- Package detection, motion zones and two-way talk in the app
- Remote viewing from your phone
What to watch out for
- Saved recordings need a Ring Protect subscription, so the ongoing cost is part of the price
- Weak Wi-Fi at your door or awkward placement can make alerts slow or unreliable
- Expert Reviews found a gap of around 40cm at the bottom of the door that the camera cannot see
- Colour night vision looked murky in Expert Reviews' testing
The cheapest doorbell can become the costliest once you add a subscription, so compare power, recording location and privacy controls as well as the price. Some rivals store clips locally, which avoids a monthly fee.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (this one) | A good battery doorbell if you are happy to pay for a Ring Protect subscription and can get a reliable Wi-Fi signal to your front door | £159.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Google Nest Doorbell (battery) | The easiest Nest doorbell to fit when your home has no suitable wiring, if you are happy to recharge it and pay for a longer history. | £179.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) | A clear, subscription-free video doorbell that makes answering the door from anywhere feel easy. | £139.99RRP · chime £23.99 extra, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 TP-Link Tapo D210 video doorbell | Worth considering if you want to answer the door from your phone and like the option of recording without a cloud subscription. | £49RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
We did not test this doorbell ourselves. The specifications and findings here come from Expert Reviews and the other sources listed below, and we name whoever made each measurement.
- Ring: Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus official product range and support
- National Cyber Security Centre: Smart-device security guidance
- Information Commissioner's Office: Domestic CCTV and privacy guidance
- Expert Reviews: Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus review
- Tom's Guide: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review