GoKawiilSecurity company Ring on Wednesday announced a significant expansion of its video doorbell line, notably battery-powered versions of both its 4K and 2K models, priced from $80.
Both Amazon's Ring and Google Nest debuted high-resolution video doorbells with new AI features in the fall of 2025. But they were wired only, and in my tests, I kept thinking, "I sure wish there were battery models available."
Wireless video doorbells are far better for most front doors than models that require connecting to your existing doorbell wiring, which is often poorly positioned for a security camera. Mine, for example, is located on a wall beside my door that's useless for any kind of video views, no matter how you angle a lens.
"Enhancing image quality in battery-powered doorbells means customers can enjoy reliable performance with the flexibility to install devices in a way that suits their space, whether renting or living in homes without existing wiring," a Ring spokesperson said.
At first, I wondered whether the higher 4K resolutions and more advanced AI features would use too much power to support batteries. If so, Ring is the first to fix that issue with this suite of doorbells, including these models available for preorder right now:
Ring Battery Doorbell Pro -- $250: This model offers up to 4K resolution and 10x zoom, and Ring says it features a redesigned internal architecture to support battery power.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd-gen) -- $180: This model includes a quick-release battery pack along with 2K video.
Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd-gen) -- $100: This video doorbell includes 2K video, a 6x zoom and what Ring calls a "streamlined, rechargeable design," which means you take the entire video doorbell to charge it, not just the battery -- a design I greatly prefer, since Ring's battery packs can get fiddly.
There's also a new version of a Ring wired doorbell with 2K resolution, starting at $80. It wouldn't be Ring without a plethora of doorbell devices to confuse newcomers, which is why I have a guide specifically for Ring video doorbells that will need some updating once I finish testing these new models.
Resolution plus an intelligence upgrade
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