Ring is introducing the next generation of its best-selling doorbell, the Video Doorbell 2nd Gen with added features including head-to-toe HD video, colour night vision and DIY installation, while delivering up to 23% longer battery life than the previous model.
“We’re thrilled to announce the next generation of our best-selling doorbell is coming to homes across Australia and New Zealand, following the popularity of previous models,” Ring managing director for APAC, Mark Fletcher said.
“The new Battery Video Doorbell comes with a suite of impressive features from head-to-toe HD video and colour night vision to customisable and advanced privacy settings, all with the versatility of battery power.”
Head-to-toe HD video provides the same view that customers enjoy on the Doorbell Plus and Pro models. Battery Video Doorbell includes HD video and 150-degree by 150-degree field of view, giving customers a head-to-toe vision of visitors. Customers see a 66% taller view compared to the previous generation, making features like package alerts (available with a Ring Protect subscription) even more helpful.
Like all Ring doorbells and cameras, Battery Video Doorbell features motion detection with customisable motion zones and real-time alerts, live view, and the ability to talk to anyone at anytime via the two-way talk function.
With a Ring Protect subscription, customers can access smart alerts, which inform them if there’s a person or a package at their door, and also receive rich notifications to see what triggered an alert with a photo preview in pop-up notifications on their phone. Customers will also be able to store the camera’s captured footage in the cloud for up to 180 days.
Battery Video Doorbell works with other Ring devices and is fully compatible with Alexa-enabled devices. Customers can receive motion alerts on connected Alexa devices, meaning they can see, hear and speak to visitors through an Echo or Fire TV.
With an all-new push-pin mount design, Battery Video Doorbell can be installed and removed easily. Simply push to securely attach the doorbell to the wall mount, and when it’s time to recharge the battery, customers can release the doorbell from the mount by inserting the new push-pin tool.
Battery Video Doorbell is available for pre-order for $149 on the Ring and Amazon websites, as well as select retailers including JB Hi-Fi. Devices will start shipping on September 4, 2024.