Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 Review - Unboxing, Features, Setup, Installation, Video & Audio, 3D Motion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Today, we are going to check and test out the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2. This is the long awaited update and upgrade of their older Ring Pro. We will check out its features, do the unboxing, installation and set it up and we will check the settings in the app and will see the video and audio quality plus run the usual battery of tests and see if this premium priced and full featured video doorbell Pro 2 is the best option for your front door.
These are the short list of new features on this video doorbell:
1:1 aspect ratio
1536p Enhanced Head to Toe HD Video
Enhanced Audio
3D Motion Detection
Bird's Eye View Feature
Alexa Greetings
Quick Replies
6 second Advanced Pre-Roll
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00:00 Introduction
00:56 Advanced Pre-Roll Benefit
02:23 Features
05:30 Unboxing
06:57 Installation
07:35 Setup
08:32 Settings in the App
11:55 Video & Audio Quality Daytime
12:25 Color Night Vision
12:58 Night Vision Footage
14:13 Motion Alert Notification Speed
15:11 Doorbell Push to Notification Speed
15:41 2 Way Audio Demo
17:11 Porch Pirate test
17:28 Quick Replies
17:53 Alexa Greetings
19:10 Alexa Echo Show Demo, Chime and Auto Live View
19:59 Final Thoughts
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no one does testing like you do. great job bro! love the channel
I appreciate that!
It does a wonderful job explaining everything yesss. Great job dude
Thank you Lifehackster 😊
By far the best review I’ve seen
@@LifeHacksterwhere did you get the doorbell pro 2 mounting plate that was used in this video. Thanks.
Fantastic job covering all of the features. This camera really captures your front porch well. The 6 second preview is definitely a plus. This looks like a home run for many people. Thanks again for all of your hard work!
Yes.. I wish they lower the pricing a bit. Thanks.
This is by far the most thorough review of the Ring Pro 2. Great job!
Wow, thanks!
Best review video ive seen so far, love how extensive you were in testing the camera at different light levels.
Keep up the good work sir
LH, you did a pretty thorough review without having a VERY long video...good job bro...thanx a lot...best of luck
I just want to say thank you. I recently bought the argus lumus and waiting on the argus 3 pro once they restock. But you brought back safety into my home. I truly cant thank you enough! Been having car robberies, drug dealers, and other sketchy things happening, but now i see it all. Installing my ring tomorrow! Keep up the great content and thank you for making a difference for my family and I. As well as other people needing security
Thank You. I appreciate it.
Think you need to move mate.
Thank you so much!! Yes the price is steep with them giving the consumers less. Great Video
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
This guy is the best reviewer on TH-cam
Thank you!!! Always the best and most useful tests!
Great review! I just got one of these for my new house this was great help for understanding my product
I have been debating whether to get this or the Google Nest. What a great video! You helped me decide whether I want to buy this or not. I'm disappointed that it does not come with any accessories, which is fine if you already had the original Pro but this is my first purchase and I could really use the wedge mount. You touched on things that I never would have thought of and I enjoyed the different visuals.
Great in-depth review. Always look forward to your reviews.... one of best in the business. I won’t be to bummed-out with the smaller packaging since most of the accessories don’t get used.
I appreciate that!
continued the hard work we need youtuber like you!!!🔥
I can definitely say the 3d motion works as intended, as I changed the ring 2 pro doorbell to well be just a doorbell-cam only and only motion jingle if someone is actually walking up the path and is a person (I enabled the 3d motion set the angle and range to 6m so people walking past the front of the house on pavement (7m) don't set it off and adjusted the motion zone to only cover the path and the whole entrance only so motion detection is not been set off by next door neighbour and the 3d motion ignores anything past the entrance
I noticed at the end of your video you mentioned it not very useful , so if you set it to say 6m anything beyond 6m is completely ignored if you say live 7m from kerb (as I do) with foot traffic it will reduce activations to zero (just from my ring Pro 2 cam alone it works definitely as intended) as you have objects blocking your main road 3d motion probably isn't as useful for you (but in most other user cases it be road facing and removes all incorrect motion recordings/jingles) ,, but useful for figuring out what rogue activations motion is setting off a motion recording because it'll tell you where it was with that dot map (as it shows the dot for people and motion movements ) as without it you have to just look at the screen for movement without it or just give up and drop the sensitivity down a notch
The only one problem I have with the motion zones you can add, as what are you supposed to do with extra zones as you can't configure what the other zones do (like only detect and record motion as I want the second zone to record motion but not notified you can't do that)
it's what has made me modify my doorbell cam to be completely not annoying now (3d zone range + path zone only) as I permanently turned off notifications until I did that
and look at now getting the indoor cams to point outside front and back for general motion recording but no notifications (and to keep eye on the dog so probably a 3rd one) I am assuming the stick up cams are still at an disadvantage (even when powered) vs indoor one
AS ALWAYS....GREAT REVIEW!! Not certain I am going to upgrade my Ring Door Pro to the RDP 2....not enough features to justify spending $250.... Thanks again for doing a great job with the review.
Thank you.
Great review, thank you.
Nice job LH. I personally think the features are worth an upgrade. However, I'll probably wait until I can catch this on sale later in the year.
Thanks.
Great review, I have a ring pro. looks like a good upgrade to my front door. Sucks on the lack of extras the first Pro came with
This is a great channel!keep it up.Thanks for share.
looking forward to your future review on the new floodlight pros that just got announced!
Yes.. I pre-ordered it.
Great review. Time to upgrade my ring doorbell. Thank you!
Thank you for the video! I’m debating whether or not I should upgrade from the Pro to the Pro 2. I’ll wait until your comparison video to make my final decision. Take care!
Thanks.
Excellent video review! It would be great if there was an option to disable the noise cancelation. From the footage I’ve seen from this doorbell camera, the audio that the microphone records is not very clear. I like the audio of the older ones better.
The wired Ring doorbells (as well as wired Nest Hello doorbells) are great products. HOWEVER, they don't tell you upfront that these wired doorbells all have an internal non-user-serviceable battery. IF you will be using the doorbell with a mechanical chime, just be aware that at some point, the battery inside will fail.
The internal battery on these units are used to provide temporary voltage to the doorbell unit when a mechanical chime is used. When someone presses the doorbell button, power is temporarily routed away from the doorbell to the chime inside the house. The battery keeps the doorbell powered for the 1-2 seconds while this happens. Over time, this small battery will be unable to deal with the voltage drop and your doorbell will lose power and reboot itself. If you don't rely on a mechanical chime or if you use the Ring wireless chime, than it won't be an issue. If you do use a mechanical chime, depending on your environment (which includes usage rate, weather, temperature, etc.), the doorbell will stop function properly at some point in time. For most users, it seems to be somewhere between 1-3 years.
Makes it not worth buying any of them.
@@pagodad8079 Maybe, maybe not. I have lived with the gf near 3 years and she has had her Ring doorbell cam before I was in the picture and its still going.
I enjoy your videos! Well done.
I agree with you... For the price, the video should be 2K and have a siren. Maybe even a small battery as an anti theft feature to go with the siren. But I guess they are ok with theft since I recall that they will replace it for free when stolen. I am also somewhat disappointed that they still won't offer local storage of some type. I won't upgrade bc of the price. Maybe if they offer a trade in or really big discount for current subscribers.
The 2 way talk looks like it work’s really good!
Great review! Appreciate all the effort making it. I find 6 sec delay before the video comes on is too long to be efficient in detecting porch thieves, a common issue with cloud base systems.
Um...what? You need to look up what pre-roll means...
Excellent review, although I disagree with your unboxing impression. It's nice to get 3 faceplates and the wedges included, but those must have generated a ton of plastic waste since most people stick with 1 color faceplate, and many people don't need the wedges or retrofit.
I think the coupon makes up for it since I can pick exactly 1 faceplate with the color I want, and not have to toss 3 of them into the recycling.
Just found your channel. Excellent videos!
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the thorough review. I'm thinking of getting the new Ring but wanted to know more about it.. As for the minimalist packaging, that is how every business should be packaging their products so as to minimize packaging waste. Companies who do this are doing their part for the environment. Using recyclable materials would be an added plus.
You are so welcome!
For above comment: Smaller box means NO excessories LOL which means you will need to buy additional items..... which will come with …..aditional packeges/boxes. That's no good for environment. Amazing review though
@@rh4388 I totally get what you're saying but I didn't say smaller, I said minimal. I wish more businesses would thoughtfully design and use just enough recycled or recyclable materials to protect product(s) including accessories of course ( I agree with you on this one 🙂)
Very good review as usual! Alexa now understand the word ‘UPS’’ and ‘Fedex’
Thanks! 😃
Very extensive review, thanks.
I upgraded from pro 1 to pro 2. I love LOVE the new speaker it has. Its so load and clear now! That's the biggest upgrade in my opinion minus a much better field of vision. Worth the upgrade for me? Oh yeah!
I agree.
Ditto!
Great review! One thing I would add to your reviews is how your original “mechanical” chime works (or doesn’t) with these various models. Not just a verbal comment, I think a video segment would be very helpful. Another person commented that when using a Ring doorbell with a mechanical/transformer chime, there’s an internal battery in the Ring Doorbell that will eventually die. If this is true, does that mean the unit is a throwaway, or can the internal battery be replaced? Somebody needs to either confirm this issue or debunk it. Otherwise another great video, keep them coming.
the 24 fps is good and wide view angle.. and the 6 second pre-roll is great... it beats the crap out of the wyze fisher price toy.~bell for Keebler elves to see whos at the door while they bake cookies. now my take on the 3d view ... I think this doorbell is set up for future installments of a outdoor drone security that you rent every month. the drone will be able to locate the motion from the door bell or other cameras. those giving you the best angle of the perps or Keebler elves taking packages if they made a battery version i would get it.. my place has no hard wires for door bells.. but i think they missed a opportunity to do a 2k or 4k doorbell. I also like the automatic Alexa voice response. packaging is beyond ghetto. plus only one cover is lame.. but i like the direction they are going.. if they do a outdoor drone ill be all over it
Great video! Mabuhay 🇵🇭!
I don't know what I was expecting but I expected more especially that unboxing and the alexa greetings. I switched to G4 from ubiquiti and have it working with alexa using home assistant just seems so far ahead of this.
Great review! Extremely helpful and found the information useful in making my decsion to purchase the Pro 2. I'm new to Ring and would love your thoughts on the best way to setup the features. My Pro 2 placement is identical to yours with lighting etc. I also purchased the Spotlight Cam w/siren. Thoughts you can share would be helpful. Thank you in advance.
Great video. Thx . Watching this from germany
Thanks for watching.
Great review
Great Video, very informative as always. I have the Ring Pro, probably will make the switch one day. Thanks!!! Keep these videos coming.
Thanks for watching!
Good review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Your video reviews are the best out there. I just installed this Ring Pro 2 and that LED light around the button is SO dim that it's about useless. Do you think that this could be updated with a firmware update or do you think it's a hardware problem?
thorough review bruddah
Ang galing na review!
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Very good review Thank you
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Thank you once again LifeHackster for a great review. You are truly the best for this type of content. I have 3 Ring floodlights and their original battery doorbell which keeps needing to be charged every 3 days or so. So I am now going to upgrade possibly to the Video Pro 2. I was wondering if it is necessary to install that adapter wiring in the transformer? Because I have never had to do that for Ring video doorbell cams before. I know Nest video doorbell has that feature, because I bought the Nest doorbell cam a year ago, and returned their doorbell when I couldn't get the sound to work when connected to the transformer. I want to be able to continue without having to install anything inside the transformer. Thanks.
You got so nice channel ...shame I found it only today lol !!!
The faceplates make sense a lot of waste by providing them all in each box. You only use 1 color typically anyways for the life of the product so it prevents e waste. Plus you’re still getting it for free with the coupon
FINALLY!
Another great review! I know it may be early but what are your first impressions on how it compares to Nest Hello?
As to video quality, they are pretty close, I think.. we will see.
Great review can’t wait for the comparison video but with out the extra stuff they should lower the price
Yeah I agree.. probably in the 200 dollar range..
The radar has been a lifesaver for me because it much more reliably determines distance. My Doorbell 3 plus kept giving false alerts everytime my neighbour went to their car. False alerts are now zero. The dim LED ring is useless though and Ring need to clarify if this is a production fault or not
I just say Thank you. I really want this camera for my house but I don’t know how many devices can connect with it.please do video sharing 2 or 3 devices. Thank you so much
I got the regular video doorbell but it couldn't handle Canadian winters. The battery wouldn't hold a charge even though it's hard wired. Your review has my interest peaked!
This should work better because it is truly wired...
@@LifeHackster Nice. Are you referring to the little box you need to add to the chime? I double checked and confirmed i dont have it on my cheapo ring doorbell so i guess thats why it doesnt get enough power.
Hi and thank you for the great review. I have a quick question. I live in Arizona where the summers can average 112-118 sometimes and my house gets a lot of full sun exposure. Can the Ring Pro 2 handle full sun and high temps?
Great review as usual! The Doorbell Pro 2 seems unimpressive, especially for the cost. I was holding off upgrading my older Ring until the Pro 2 was released and hoping it would be an easy upgrade decision. Guess it's time to consider another product now. Thanks for the review.
Thanks.
Only get the ring Pro 2 when the internal battery fails, if you don't want to replace it and you Don't have a mechanical doorbell (or do but are using ring chimers/Alex's) the fix for that is goto the device settings and turn the in-home chimer type to non
this should stop ring Pro from switching to the internal very small capacity battery and crashing due to insufficient battery power output (it fails after about 2-3 years) when someone press the button
ring says it does not have a battery but it does even the ring Pro/2 does (as mine still functions when it was unplugged when it was refusing to connect to my broken 5ghz network witch was a channel problem on my router not related to ring as my TV rocku wasn't happy about it as well)
Yesss!
Hey, very good review ....
Have the Pro 2 installed here myself and is working great so far.
Though a couple of minor notes of correction in the video. During your two night vision tests with color NV off and IR LEDs on for both standard and wall modes. As you stated there were "no lights", yet the titling in the lower left corner of the image erroneously says "Porch Light: ON" both times.
Just saying ....
wow great video
Im going to like the video even though i own Eufy items ONLY
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Hi - Great review. How is the wireless internet reception on the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 and the Ring Floodlight Camera Plus? Are they strong? I'm concerned of the Wifi reception that the Ring may not able detect at the garage and front doors. Thank you much.
Thanks for another great review!! I think I will purchase this Ring device because of the 6 second preroll, FOV and color recording at night. Also you gave me an idea to use the solar powered porch light to provide the background lighting to allow color recording. I agree with the poor packaging. I would feel more value out of a product that is properly wrapped in plastic and I'm the first one to ever open it up like it's Christmas all over again.
Thank You.
I look forward to your comparison video with the original! Thanks for the thorough work!
Looks like there are some audio artifacts occasionally but still sounds better for sure. It also looks like the field of view truly is just as wide as the original, which is surprising. From your commentary, I suspect I can use the old wedge kit with the new camera since screw homes are in the same spot? Does the documentation indicate whether the original power adapter works or if you have to use the new one, and whether the power requirements (transformer) are the same?
Audio is way better than the Pro 1 IMHO. It just wasn’t apparent at times in this video. Horizontal FOV is about the same as the Pro 1, but the vertical FOV is dramatically better. Physical size wise, the length is nearly the same as the Pro 1 (screw holes lined up nearly perfectly), but the width & depth is slightly larger. I would certainly try the old wedges; however, I don’t need one.
Meant to also say that I’m still using the same transformer (16VAC/30VA) with no issues. Straight through-no mechanical doorbell in between. I use a Ring chime instead.
I am not sure about the wedge kit. The mounting holes are the same on both the Pro and the Pro 2 but there is a slight difference on the dimensions and the Pro 2 has a curve on the back that the Pro doesn't fit well on the Pro2's corner kit.. But I think the older wedge will fit on the Pro2. I will have to check this when I do the comparison video. As to the power kit, it stated on the manual to use the new one on the Pro 2 even if you have the older one..so there might be a difference on the specs.
Great video as always. In your opinion do you think it's worth upgrading from a original doorbell pro? Thank you in advance. 👍👍👍👍👍
I think so.. video and audio quality are better.
I think a lot depends on the setting of the Ring Pro or Pro2 - my drive way is very long so Iv no issues with video capture on my current Ring Pro or it’s accompanying Ring Spot light camera . I don’t think il be upgrading to the Pro 2 but maybe when version 3 is released
Same thoughts. My entry path has a 90 degree angle so when people started walking the camera already captured them. Not sure if I would really want pro 2. The audio and video is a little better but not worth the $250 upgrade yet....
Hi, Nice Explanation but just asking for one more point, my current bell connected with 220 V AC, do i still need transformer to keep my current doorbell in use or only the power kit? Will the power kit keep the door bell wired and no need to recharge battery?
Looking forward to your comparison of the Pro vs Pro 2, GREAT detailed videos!!!!!!
Thanks! 👍
Great Video. The only problem I have with my doorbell pro II is audio quality from doorbell microphone. It’s very difficult to understand person talking
Ring just released the FLOODLIGHT CAM PRO! You need to check it out!!!!
I will. thanks.
Excelent review, do you now if is compatible with agust smart lock?
Is the motion detection range on the pro 2 further than that on the ring battery plus due to being wired or the same?
Happy Easter to you
Happy Easter to you too..
I need one of these really bad
Anoth4er excellent review.
Can I ask please, how did you get the doorbell to show on your echo on full screen as mine is only the middle of the screen. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. As an owner of the original Pro the cost and features for me does not warrant at upgrade for me as this time. I think RING should have done some sort of trade in/upgrade program for existing Pro users. I agree the video quality should of gone to 2K and I'm a little bummed they still have the fish eye view which looks worse than the V1. I honestly thought they would of sorted that in this upgrade. Also been from Ireland we only get 50% of the features they release too which is bad.
Not sure why the Pro isn’t included in the Amazon trade-in program. I, too, was disappointed about this. But as a Ring Protect Plus subscriber, I did receive 10% off. The fish eye effect is more noticeable when you’re looking at it vertically. Perhaps it’s because of the lens size limitation? Not to mention the technical limits at this price range. At least there isn’t a lot of distortion around the outer edges (there is some).
@@jeffd3044 Maybe they will do it eventually but at the moment for me anyway it doesn't warrant an upgrade.
Thank you. Not all the features work outside of US..hopefully, soon.
@@LifeHackster I personally don't think they will. Also we have only less than 50% of their products too. We have yet to get the retrofit alarm, smart lights etc. Really poor.
I’ve watched your videos on Ring Pro 2 .
I have a question.
I measured the voltage across the two terminals in the doorbell.
The voltage was 15.35 volts.
You said one would need between 16 - 24 volts.
Is 15.35 sufficient?
Thanks.
Thanks for the review. I'm tempted to buy, but I am still happy with my three year old Ring Pro. By the way; my Ring protect plan went up $5.00 to $105.00 a year. Did you not get the increase?
Happy Easter!
Don from Milwaukee
I haven't checked.. I guess, they have to add those misc. fees like in our cable bill :( Thank you.
@@LifeHackster, I am sure it has to do with Amazon buying Ring too. Amazon CO needs more income to increase his zillion dollar wage......
If I don't have an existing chime box and I'm going to plug my ring into the outlet with their adapter and buy their plug chime, do I need to install the pro power kit?
Are older ring doorbell chime kits compatible with ring doorbell pro 2? Or would I have to change the chime kit?
Thinking of upgrading from my original doorbell pro. Can I mount this on my existing angled wedge mount? Trying to avoid have to drill more holes into brick.
Hi, please could you let me know which mount you used to stick this doorbell onto.
My doorbell pro has a new feature called Motion alert warning that gives a recorded warning. Does the pro 2 also has the same feature? I think it is a new software add on. My spotlight and floodlights also have the same feature. I like it. Can be turned on or off.
Nice
6 seconds pre-recording?? Now I feel even safer at home, even with my 200 pound dog protecting me!
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Hey @LifeHackster I am currently using the Ring Pro doorbell and I was wondering are the dimensions between the Pro and the Pro 2 the same? Or is the Pro 2 a bit wider? I ask because where I have my current Pro, the width of the space isn't that great and I just fit my Pro in there and so if the Pro 2 has the same dimensions then I may update... Thanks!!!
Dimensions are almost the same in dimensions that wherever the Pro fits, the Pro 2 should fit also.
Probably the best video doorbell yet.
I think so.. we will see.. I'll be comparing this to the Eufy and the Nest Hello...
How do you get a full screen view on your echo show automatically when somebody ring at the door?? I only get a 4/3 image (too small), then I have to zoom it manually. Can you help me?? Thank you!
does it record 24/7 like the google nest now ? i didn't hear you mention record time in your video
I hope they will put an actual greeting when it detects motion., like “good morning” , “is there anything i can help you with” or “have a goodnight. Most of the delivery man don’t press the doorbell ..
Hey do you have a link to your door chime? I'm looking to purchase one and your's sounds good.
Which one? Doorbell chime? I use my echo devices for that.
Can this be allow 2 device a android phone and echo show tv monitor to detech notify at the same time.
How does compare to the google nest hello? Currently have that doorbell, but thinking of switching all of my cameras to ring.
Is this new Video Doorbell Pro 2 compatible with the original Doorbell Pro wedge kit? I already have the original pro doorbell with 3 wedges installed, caulked, and painted, and was wondering if it is as simple as swapping the doorbell units, or do I need a completely new wedge kit?
Yes, it should be. The mounting holes are the same but the Pro 2 has rounded corners on its backside...but it should fit.
Can you review new Solar Wall Light next ? It just came out couple days ago.
Yes.. pretty soon.
Do you have any review videos on the Lorex 4K security cameras from Costco? I would love to see what your thoughts are on them.
No Review on the Lorex yet but it is in the works.
What happens when the power goes out? Do any of the wired doorbell cameras have any type of battery backup?