Our verdict: The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus ranks 2nd of the 10 video doorbells we compare, with 8.7 out of 10.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
8.7/10
A battery-powered Ring doorbell with a square 2K picture that shows a visitor and the package at their feet. It suits Alexa households that want an easy install and can live with a Ring Protect plan for video history.
1536p HD+ video in a 1:1 frame with a 150 degree view, so the doorstep is in shot from head to toe
Quick-release battery charges over USB, and wiring to an 8 to 24 volt transformer is optional
Color low-light picture, then infrared black and white in full darkness
Live view, two-way talk and motion alerts work without a plan
Keep in mind
Video history and person alerts need a Ring Protect plan
Works with Alexa but has no Apple HomeKit support
Battery needs recharging every few months on a busy porch
Why the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus scores 8.7
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 video doorbells in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are1st of 10
How many rated it6th of 10
How new it is8th of 10
Why it sits behind the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen, 2025)
The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen, 2025) (8.8) beats the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (8.7) because it is the newer design. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus leaves owners a little happier, but not by enough to close the gap.
About the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) records Retinal 2K video at 1920x1920 in a 1:1 frame. The view is 140 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical, with up to 6x enhanced zoom. It keeps color in low light, down to 0.25 lux, and switches to infrared night vision in full darkness. Ring lists its Wi-Fi as dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and recommends at least 10 Mbps upload speed.
Power comes from a removable Quick Release battery pack that charges over Micro-USB. If you have doorbell wiring (8 to 24 VAC, up to 40 VA), the doorbell can trickle charge from it, but wiring is optional. Ring rates the unit IP55 and gives an install time of about 10 minutes. A second battery pack can be bought separately.
Live view, two-way talk and adjustable motion zones with alerts work without a subscription. Video recordings, person alerts and other advanced features need a Ring Protect plan. Ring says video history runs up to 180 days, depending on the plan. The box holds the doorbell with its battery, a universal mounting plate and hardware, a corner mount kit, a front faceplate, installation tools, a guide and a security sticker.
What owners report about the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
We found little owner feedback for this exact 2nd Gen model on the pages we could open, so this section is short.
Owners and long-term users cited by a spec roundup report sharp video and a wide square view, and like the tool-free battery swap. The complaints are battery life that varies a lot with how busy the porch is, some Wi-Fi drops, and a recording that starts a moment later than on the first Battery Doorbell Plus. Some of those owners saw little gain in clarity over that earlier model.
Owners also note the subscription gap: saved clips and smart alerts depend on a Ring Protect plan, and there is no local storage. An earlier version of the Plus, reviewed by SafeWise, drained a battery to 26 percent in about four weeks, so heavy-traffic doorsteps should expect regular recharging.
Who the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus suits
It fits Alexa households, renters, and homes with no doorbell wiring. The battery pops out for charging, wiring is optional, and live view and two-way talk cost nothing.
Look elsewhere if you want Apple Home, Google Home or Matter support, local storage, or video history with no monthly plan. The Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) fits Google Home homes better, and the Eufy Video Doorbell E340 (Battery Powered) T8214111 is the no-subscription pick. If you want to avoid charging altogether, the Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) never needs it.
Questions about the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
How long does a Ring Battery Doorbell Plus battery last?
It depends on how often the porch triggers motion, and Ring gives no fixed figure. A SafeWise review of an earlier Plus saw the battery at 26 percent after about four weeks. Lowering motion sensitivity or shortening clips stretches it.
Can the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus be hardwired?
Yes, but it is optional. Existing 8 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring (40 VA max) trickle charges the battery, and Ring says the doorbell does not need wiring for full functionality.
How do you mount the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus without wiring?
Screw the universal mounting plate to the wall, then attach the doorbell and charged battery. Ring lists the install at about 10 minutes and includes a corner mount kit, tools and hardware in the box.
Does the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus need a subscription?
No for live view, two-way talk and motion alerts. Yes for video recordings, person alerts and other advanced features, which need a Ring Protect plan.
Does the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus work with Apple HomeKit?
No. It works with Alexa and has no Apple Home, Google Home or Matter support.
Other video doorbell picks
The other badge winners in our video doorbells ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.
