Ring recently announced a new video doorbell, which the company claims is “the most significant update” to its wireless video doorbell lineup ever. This 2023 model will last longer and let you see more of your front porch, with higher resolution video and wider viewing angles. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, including the latest model’s features, price, and more.
Ring Video Battery Doorbell Plus: New Features
The latest video doorbell from Ring has almost all the same features as the previous wireless model, but it also fixes some of the biggest problems. The new Doorbell Battery Plus has higher video resolution, better viewing angles, and a much longer battery life.
Bigger, Better Battery
According to Ring, its new video doorbell has a battery life of up to three times longer than the first video doorbell that was released in 2011. However, Ring didn’t actually change anything about the battery itself. Instead, the company says that it used “energy-saving features” by tweaking the software of the device itself.
Ring claims that its batteries normally last between 6-12 months with normal use. However, many people complain that their video doorbell dies much faster. So, this new model is a welcome addition for anyone that has to recharge their battery frequently.
Head-to-Toe View
The new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has a 150-degree by 150-degree field of view, making it Ring’s first wireless doorbell ever with a square video. Compared to the previous generation, which has a 160-degree by 84-degree field of view, the Battery Doorbell Plus lets you see more of your guests from head to toe.
Package Alerts
Since the new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has a much wider and taller field of view, you can finally take advantage of Package Alert. This feature will recognize when a package is left in a designated area and send you an alert, so you know exactly when it was delivered.
The package Alert feature is only available if you create a designated Package Zone, you have motion settings turned on, and you have a Ring Protect subscription.
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Higher Video Resolution
The new Doorbell Battery Plus has the highest video resolution of any wireless model Ring has ever made. While the previous model has a video resolution of 1080p, the new Doorbell Battery Plus has a resolution of 1536p. With its higher resolution, Ring’s newest video doorbell will provide a more detailed view of what’s happening at your front door.
While this is the first time Ring has given a wireless doorbell this resolution and square aspect ratio, these are the exact same specs you would get with the Ring Pro 2. However, the new Doorbell Battery Plus has a starting price that’s around $70 cheaper.
New Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: Price and Release Date
You can pre-order the new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus now, but it will not be available until April 5. It will be released with a starting price of $179.99, which is $20 more expensive than the Ring Video Doorbell, the company’s previous model that was first released in 2021.
If you plan to buy the new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, you might want to consider getting it with a Ring Chime. This little device will allow you to hear a classic “ding-dong” sound whenever someone presses your doorbell button.
If you are looking for someone to install your new Ring Video Doorbell, HelloTech can help. We have local technicians in your area that can come to your home as soon as today to install any smart home devices you have. We’ll even stick around and show you how to use the app and answer any other questions you have, so you can feel confident to start using your new device right away.
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