RING Security Doorbell.

[Sine Metu]

Have one, love it.

[FresnoRob]

Tried it was not happy with the audio quality. Called support they blamed my internet connection 50MB Comcast so I took it back. I have just video at the front door with an Arlo system now.

[Abu Riyah]

What will stop a thief from taking the device from the wall and cutting the power since its battery powered. Once the power is restored, will the thief be able connect it to their wifi and use it for themselves?

Not sure about the Ring, but the August comes with a theft replacement guarantee from the company. Also, the device has to be activated/registered online for it to link up with the app. I imagine that devices reported stolen can no longer be activated...they might still work as doorbell buttons, but the camera function would be gone.

[dandingo13]

What will stop a thief from taking the device from the wall and cutting the power since its battery powered. Once the power is restored, will the thief be able connect it to their wifi and use it for themselves?

For one, you'll have them on-camera and two, they'll replace it for free! From their FAQ:

"WHAT IF SOMEONE STEALS MY RING DOORBELL?
Ring Doorbell is equipped with proprietary security screws that keep the device securely mounted. If your Ring Doorbell is stolen, please contact us with a police report and we will replace it free of charge."

$30/year for video cloud storage, too. I think they'll store your videos for up to 6 months. Many other companies I researched were around $30/month.

We've had ours for a few months now and love it. It isn't perfect but is the best system for our needs. Many crooks know about them now and won't even bother messing with your house if they see one.

[j-shot]

My friend has one. It's kind of hit or miss. Her main complaint? "People knock more now."

[Fjold]

Massively annoying from the user end. Stupid ring tone.

You can change the ring tone.

[delta9]

My friend has one. It's kind of hit or miss. Her main complaint? "People knock more now."

You can set it to detect motion and it will start recording

[j-shot]

You can set it to detect motion and it will start recording

But there's no notification for occupant she states? Maybe her app is configured wrong.

[delta9]

But there's no notification for occupant she states? Maybe her app is configured wrong.

Mine issues an alert whenever motion is detected within 5 feet of the door. You can set the motion sensitivity up to 30 feet.

It's pretty sensitive, I seem to get a lot of motion alerts. You can decrease the sensitivity but it takes a wile for it to learn and identify repeated motion (like the wind blowing plants)

[j-shot]

Mine issues an alert whenever motion is detected within 5 feet of the door. You can set the motion sensitivity up to 30 feet.

It's pretty sensitive, I seem to get a lot of motion alerts. You can decrease the sensitivity but it takes a wile for it to learn and identify repeated motion (like the wind blowing plants)

I will mention this to her thanks.

She states if she is in backyard and button is pushed she gets alert. If they knock she gets nothing.

[Sinister_Rounds]

I have been looking into this because we do not have a peep or a standard door bell so we don't actually know who is at the door. I dont like my wife answering the door when she is home alone.

[delta9]

I will mention this to her thanks.

She states if she is in backyard and button is pushed she gets alert. If they knock she gets nothing.

She needs to go into the settings and turn on the "Motion Alerts" feature

[WarBoyNux]

Mine issues an alert whenever motion is detected within 5 feet of the door. You can set the motion sensitivity up to 30 feet.

It's pretty sensitive, I seem to get a lot of motion alerts. You can decrease the sensitivity but it takes a wile for it to learn and identify repeated motion (like the wind blowing plants)

Thank you for this information.

From reviews, the biggest complaint on the battery powered version (which is the one I need) is that the video recording was too late in capturing a face shot due to the delay in wake up time from standby mode and they ended up with only shots of the back of people's heads. I don't use Faceback, so those shots would be useless.

Also, thanks to the other poster about the Costco recommendation, I will for sure pick one up from them.

[PolishMike]

Love mine. Luckily it hard wired in so I don't have to worry about battery issues. The new live view is pretty cool. I talk to UPS/Fedex people all the time. Scared the crap out of some girl scouts haha.

[zuchaka]

Now we just need one that dispenses tear gas or a taser.....kidding....but not really......back into the night with you EX-girlfriend !