Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With Amazon Prime Day kicking off, I recommend springing for those home improvement gadgets you've been eyeing. Case in point: the Ring wired doorbell Pro -- our pick for best wired doorbell -- is on sale for $130, a steal for one of the best devices for home safety. Also: Best Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: Our 90+ favorite sales this October You've probably seen footage from a Ring doorbell online, because it's so easy to collect and share the camera's feed. This little thing catches everything, giving you access to whatever's going on at your front (or back!) door through your smartphone. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro has a handful of premium features, including 3D motion detection, birds'-eye view, Alexa greetings, and 1536p HD+ video quality. All of these are reserved for the Ring Pro lineup of devices, matching its premium construction. Wondering how to install the doorbell? It uses your existing doorbell wiring -- even your doorbell chime. The wired connection gives the doorbell constant power, so you don't have to worry about batteries. Unlike your basic doorbell, though, you're getting new features like bird's-eye View and 3D motion detection, which help to create a map of the path someone followed when they approach your door, giving you more insight into the goings-on around your home. Also: The best Ring doorbells of 2025: Expert recommended Since unwanted visitors can lurk around looking for another entry point, knowing if someone approached from a delivery truck, the street, or the side of the property can help paint a more accurate picture. Package detection is especially useful since you can identify a specific area, and let the Ring notify you if an object gets placed there. Conversely, the birds'-eye view feature tracks the movement of people from above using the camera and GPS. Of course, this is an Amazon product, so you can pair with Alexa-enabled devices to turn on two-way talk, letting Alexa make her own announcements and automatically show a live video feed on a supported Amazon device like a Fire TV or tablet. Also: How to save on Prime Day deals without paying full price for Prime: 3 ways If you don't need that level of surveillance, the Ring wired Pro is still a solid option at this price point with real-time notifications in the app if it detects movement. Lastly, keep in mind that the Ring wired doorbell Pro needs at least a 16-volt transformer in the wiring. If you have an older home with lower voltage, you can still use the device -- you'll just need to purchase a higher capacity transformer, which is sold separately and will likely run you around $25-$30. Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends. How I rated this deal I gave this deal a 3/5 for its cost relative to the regular price ($100 off), which is significant enough to make or break your decision if you've been looking at getting some home surveillance gadgets set up. Additionally, the Pro version comes with a handful of aforementioned features that give you more bang for your buck. When will this deal expire? Deals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on this deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com. Show more How do we rate deals at ZDNET? We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best of tech. In 2025, we refined our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing savings with readers like you. Our editor's deal rating badges are affixed to most of our deal content, making it easy to interpret our expertise to help you make the best purchase decision. At the core of this approach is a percentage-off-based system to classify savings offered on top-tech products, combined with a sliding-scale system based on our team members' expertise and several factors like frequency, brand or product recognition, and more. The result? Hand-crafted deals chosen specifically for ZDNET readers like you, fully backed by our experts. Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025 Show more