Security company Ring on Wednesday announced its significant increase video doorbell lineespecially the battery-powered versions of both its 4K and 2K models, priced from $80.
Both Amazon ring again Google Nest issued by a supreme decision videos at the door with new AI features in the fall of 2025. But they were only corded, and in my testing, I kept thinking, “I sure wish there were battery models available.”
Wireless video doorbells they are much better for most front doors than models that need to be connected to the existing doorbell wires, which are usually well placed in the security camera area. Mine, for example, is on the wall next to my door which is useless for any kind of video viewing, no matter how you look at the lens.
“Improving picture quality in battery-powered doorbells means customers can enjoy reliable, flexible operation that fits the devices to suit their environment, whether they’re renting or living in existing wireless homes,” said a Ring spokesperson.
At first, I wondered if the higher 4K resolutions and more advanced AI features would use more power to support the batteries. If so, Ring is the first to fix that problem with this collection of doorbells, including these models available for pre-order right now:
- Ring Battery Doorbell Pro — $250: This model offers 4K resolution and 10x zoom, and Ring says it features a redesigned internal structure to support battery power.
- Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd-gen) — $180: This model includes a quick-drain battery pack and 2K video.
- Ring Battery Doorbell (second generation) — $100: This video doorbell features 2K video, 6x zoom and what Ring calls a “convenient, rechargeable design,” which means you take the entire doorbell to charge, not just the battery — a design I really like, since Ring’s battery packs can take a toll.
There’s also a new version of the doorbell with a ring cord with 2K resolution, starting at $80. It wouldn’t be Khang without a bunch of doorbells to confuse visitors, that’s why I have a guide specifically for video doorbells that ring that will need to be updated when I finish testing these new models.
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Search Party uses Ring AI to find lost dogs, something no other security brand does, but features like these come at a privacy cost.
Ring’s standard subscription to the Ring Protect program gives you cloud video storage and smart alerts for people, packages and vehicles, which are important but not really advanced AI. But spring for the $20-a-month Ring AI Pro cam, and this new generation of cameras opens up other capabilities.
The ring’s AI features include AI video descriptionsso if you get an alert, you can also get a summary of what the doorbell saw, including people and activities. A similar feature allows you to search your video history by specific words, such as “bike,” “truck” and so on. You also get a beta version of the Ring’s Common Faces feature, which can add face ID to people approaching you.
If these AI features make you uncomfortable and you can choose to protect your privacy, the best option is to avoid registration altogether or choose a low-level plan that offers you cloud storage without AI.
I also have a guide how to turn off Ring discovery and data sharing features that might make you nervous, so you can keep what you like while discarding what you don’t.
