Hello Rick, fast and straightforward installation, unboxing, and overview video. Too funny, I'll be hooking up their light camera unit for my Sister this weekend. Thank you, and take care!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Steve, that Floodlight camera is a winner and I'll have a similar clip posted on that product soon. It's amazing how quickly this technology is maturing and "invading" our lives. I love it! Rick
@charleslamont29634 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos on this product I have seen. Mine is on order. Have not had a mechanical doorbell for years. Quit with vivint as they are too expensive.
@dhansel48355 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking getting one of these. Your review came in at a great time. Many of my neighbors have the Ring Doorbell installed.
@steveboone81855 жыл бұрын
Got mine on prime day and just got it installed. Love it. I was on the fence until I saw your video. As always, thanks for the info!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Steve, thanks for the post and I'm glad it worked out for you. I will be reviewing a ton of other interesting gadgets on the channel so be sure to stop back and sub so that you don;t miss anything. Rick
@troyhenry32672 жыл бұрын
Steve, how are you liking your Ring bell? When the recording history feature expires, what will you do? Pay a monthly fee to ring to continue recording events and having ability to watch them?
@bruceaplin5 жыл бұрын
Several years ago, I installed 5 of these for 5 clients. All 5 failed. When they fail, it won't ring the original doorbell chime. (the reason it didn't was because the part that goes in the chime had 3 wires and was connected in series, after watching your video, I see 2 wires and it is now connected in parallel) 4 Clients after a few replacements said "Just hook my old doorbell button back up. One is still using ring, but it was replaced by ring 3 times. Glad to see Ring has made improvements. Nest makes a better IMO doorbell camera. Thank you Rick for the excellent presentation.
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Bruce, thanks a lot for the thoughtful post. I've used both the Ring and the Nest (love their thermostats) and they both work equally well. Ring has done a great job of improving their products in the last year or two and the new device that connects to the actual doorbell is a good example of that. I've installed about a dozen of these for friends and they are all still working, fingers crossed. Stop back soon as I'll be adding more content on home automation and security camera gear as well as Wifi and devices like Alexa and Google Home. Rick
@rbastardo77513 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, the best I have seen, thanks for doing it
@arnoldomonterroso84173 жыл бұрын
I don't like long videos but this one make an exception. Nice presentation thanks
@Dronevalley3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the clip and I appreciate the comment. I try to keep them short but this one had a lot of detail that needed to be covered. Be sure to stop back soon for more tech! Rick
@jaysumrow68404 жыл бұрын
Good presentation. A picture is worth a thousand words.
@lowhombre5 жыл бұрын
Great product Rick. I have been thinking of getting one for our new house. Awesome review.
@7036me5 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! I just bought one and it only took about 1/2 hour to get it working.
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and that sounds like a record for installation time! I think it's a great product and I'll be reviewing a few others of theirs as well as other home automation gear and cameras so be sure to sub the channel. Rick
@skatasdroneview55745 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great product and review.
@Niagra20115 жыл бұрын
Rick, excellent review! You say your an engineer but you must have a back round in sales in another life maybe? I will be getting one of these right after we move into our new home. Thank you for that great review!!! Do you have Alexa? What are your thoughts on it? Would like to see your thoughts in an upcoming video especially privacy, convenience, etc. thank you for all you do here!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
I have a few clips that I'm working on for Alexa and Google home and will have a new Echo Show 5 in about a week so watch for a review of that tech as well. I'm glad you're enjoying the content and be sure to stop back soon. Rick
@tlee83454 жыл бұрын
Very in depth, good job.
@CDigata4 жыл бұрын
Just upgraded from the doorbell 2, was waiting for ver 3 but now want the pro as slimmer and no battery. the large back plate is to cover the holes if upgrading from the winder ver 1 2 or 3. The pro also comes in 3 kits.. just the doorbell, doorbell and chime or also with the transformer
@allen319515 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally well done review and instruction video. Just ordered one and waiting for delivery. Can you set it for the doorbell and motion alerts to go to your phone but only doorbell alerts to someone else? Or do shared alerts mirror your alerts? I want to get doorbell and motion alerts but my wife only wants doorbell alerts. Thanks.
@RobOnyxKilleenTx5 жыл бұрын
I was going to grab one of these but went for the Wyze Cam. Best $25.00 I've ever spent!!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. I own a few of the Wyze cameras and they are a great value for what they provide. I can't believe they can sell them for as low as they do and still deliver great 1080p video. Be sure to stop back soon for more clips. This will be a very high-tech summer on the channel. Rick
@RobOnyxKilleenTx5 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley You are correct about the pricing!! should honestly do a review of the Wyze cams!!!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Rob, thanks for the reminder of the product and I'll certainly add them to the list of reviews for the channel!
@johndipalma76184 жыл бұрын
Great video demonstration, Thanks
@dearkrish14 жыл бұрын
Very well explained!
@stephenpayne39234 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on some of the privacy issues and concerns of who may have access to the video that is recorded. I have some concerns about being forced to join the “neighbors” service? Any info you have found would be appreciated.
@Ecohen527845 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I love this product
@javierc.salazar5124 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, nice video.
@tazzmanbees98325 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick good information
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Tazzman, thanks for the post and support of the channel. I'll be adding more home automation and tech reviews to the channel over the summer so I hope you're enjoying these new tech topics. Rick
@leewilliams72995 жыл бұрын
Great video
@gd1980705 жыл бұрын
good review very informative
@TheGjergj793 жыл бұрын
My ring pro makes my digital chime go off on it's own
@crystalbrowder-conner90334 жыл бұрын
Awesome review,
@gailmoizis2844 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Learnt some helpful tips for my new Ring Video Doorbell Pro. How and when do I sign up for the Basic $3 a month plan? I get some 30 day free trial but I only need the basic plan. thanks Gail
@evarodriguez79783 жыл бұрын
I installed my ring lastnight everything was good this morning my ring was offline it stated transformer voltage poor? How can i fix that?
@rockybass97645 жыл бұрын
Originally had the battery powered Ring, about a tear ago updated to the Pro. Best security money can buy.
@rockybass97645 жыл бұрын
About a year ago...
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Rocky, thanks for the post and I agree with you. It has already helped me prove that a delivery I was expecting wasn't actually delivered to my home. It provide a little extra peace of mind for the family. Stay tuned and I'll have more content posting very soon. Rick
@thompsonsteveo28604 жыл бұрын
Is this doorbell only good if you have a powered doorbell already? What if you don't have one at all and want to put one in?
@dannysmith72764 жыл бұрын
Can this be installed if there are no existing door bell and wiring? In other words I want to install wireless.
@martijnajanssen5 жыл бұрын
The wedge mounts weren't with the kit about a year ago. Printed one though ;-)
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
They are something new that they're including with the kits and it makes it really easy to adjust the camera to cover the porch. Thanks for the post and be sure to stop back soon for more content. Rick
@yacko004 жыл бұрын
Does it only record a video clip if motion is in the zone, or does it record all clips(even if motion is outside of the zone) and then only notify you if it's in your motion zone?
@scintilion5 жыл бұрын
My townhome is not wired for a doorbell. Can the product be used wirelessly? Never mind, you answered a similar question below. Thanks for the videos.
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Scott, thanks for the post and as you saw in the previous reply Ring has a few different models and some of them use batteries and don't require wiring into the home. Between these models I like the one that uses standard batteries that I can swap out. This way I can still use rechargeable ones and always have a fresh set ready when I need to swap. I'll be reviewing a lot more of these home automation products this summer so be sure to stop back. Rick
@scintilion5 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley when considering different brands and security solutions, please consider combinations of brands that may combine favorably to enhance or fill in security gaps. I've also thought about using car dash can products placed in Windows around the home, but likely not practical.
@kandrdrones81115 жыл бұрын
Is this unit compatible with Google Home or Google home hub. Great video
@daniellazylen53503 жыл бұрын
your cover seem to cover the camera completely, whereas the one I got leave the backplate of the camera exposed. It does not cover the very back of the camera when it clip on, so I always see a small black edge all around
@ivanyamson5 жыл бұрын
Hey, do you have their floodlight cam too? A review on that would be awesome, thanks!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Ivan, I do have the Floodlight Cam and will be doing a similar clip on that product as well so be sure to sub the channel so you don't miss anything. Rick
@mdjey22 жыл бұрын
DON'T BLOW IT UP! You need special transformer for this doorbell. It is not mend to work with 220V. Also you need to find place for transformer, where you could put it.
@gweare5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick - In the motion zone you set up - will a car passing on the road trigger the motion alert?
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Glenn, thanks for the post and anything passing through that motion zone would trigger the alert. I did shrink it a little after finishing the clip to cut down on false triggers. You can also set times to make the various motion zones active and shrink or widen them based on the time of day. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip, be sure to stop back soon for more content. Rick
@michaelcross21995 жыл бұрын
What happened about the new announcement from DJI
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Michael, it looks like I was right on the money with my prediction of a new Rover from DJI. I have one arriving on Monday so be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss a series of clips I'll be posting. Rick
@michaelcross21995 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley Thanks mate, your my goto man on anything DJI
@cathymorris80724 жыл бұрын
On the video, it looked like the Ring was wider than the flat surface of the wood trim. Can it be installed on an angle or should it lie flat?
@xXxExLa4 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can install it an an angle using their Wedge Kit.
@SinnerSince19624 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and NONE of The Shark Tank gurus bit on his idea! Talk about a blunder!
@troyhenry32672 жыл бұрын
Is there a monthly fee in order to view your recordings ?????
@Dronevalley2 жыл бұрын
Troy, thanks for the post and all of the videos I publish are free to view as much as you like. We'll be starting a "Drone Valley Crew" later this month for fans of the channel if you'd like to support us that comes with additional content and perks but it won't affect any of the videos I post. I have a lot of fun exploring tech and hope you're enjoying the content. Rick
@troyhenry32672 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley I meant is there a monthly fee that you pay to Ring in order to view past history recordings?
@Dronevalley2 жыл бұрын
@@troyhenry3267 LOL, sorry I totally misunderstood your question. Yes, there is a small monthly fee you pay to Ring to store your clips in the cloud for review. You also have the option of using the new Hub that allows you to store them on a USB drive you can plug into the side of it for free. I like the Cloud storage since I can review it from anywhere on my phone. I hope that helps and let me know if you have other questions. Rick
@TADDs1015 жыл бұрын
You forgot to discuss one major part .. a big majority of people will need to replace their 16V-10VA doorbell transformer with a 16V-30VA transformer to provide enough power to operate your doorbell plus the Ring
@mdjey22 жыл бұрын
Actually it may vary. We have 220V and my Ring was rated 8-24VAC.
@tim5095 жыл бұрын
Hi Rick, I really appreciate the video, as I was just considering one of these. My doorway is recessed like yours. I wondered about mounting it on the outside of the entryway so it would have a wider field of view so I could maybe see the vehicle a suspicious guy got out of. Do you think this would be beneficial, or is the image so wide-angle that the vehicle would be too small to be useful that far away? Thanks again. I really like your style.
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Tim, the unit comes with a few adjustment wedges that allow you to tweak the angle the camera is recording. I didn't install those as part of the clip but did add one afterward to give me a clearer view of the porch. Right now I get a great view of the street (about 75' away) as well as the path and porch in front of the house. I'm sure you could put it outside of your entryway but honestly the detail far away is hard to make out. I appreciate you posting and here's a link to the one I used in the clip on Amazon in case you decide to make the purchase (we get a little credit) - amzn.to/2KiAGFd
@michael3060scofield4 жыл бұрын
Drone Valley finer details may be hard to make out but as a retired cop I can tell you that even gross details like the color or shape of a vehicle can be immensely helpful (or even the absence of a vehicle) not to mention the number of people and their relative size, etc. I would always encourage folks to mount cameras wherever they could capture as much video as possible while not losing important close-up details like right at the front door.
@AZROTORHEADS5 жыл бұрын
The Nest Hello is SO MUCH BETTER!! I have owned both RING doorbells and the Nest is better in every way!!!!
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and I have actually tested both of them and think they both do a pretty good job for their price. I'll be doing a similar clip soon for the Nest doorbell as well so please be sure to stop back for that. Rick
@zandarrt17844 жыл бұрын
I bought one 6 week ago and after getting a replacement I love it but I heard that they fizzle out after 2 years. Is this true?
@Dronevalley4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and I can't really answer that since I've only had mine for about 9 months. It's working great so far and I'll be sure to post an update if it fails.
@zandarrt17844 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley Ok Thanks. Didn't know if you had heard anything or not. Looking forward to your post if something goes wrong.
@rocio36074 жыл бұрын
Hi I just got mine. But the audio its not working, I can’t hear anything and they can’f hear me neither. Can you please help me!!! 😥
@rocio36074 жыл бұрын
Oh I didn’t have a door bell before so ny husband did all the wire installation
@Dronevalley4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and I'm sorry to hear that you're having issues. The Ring needs a good Wifi signal and you need to make sure you install the second module as the booster to help with coverage. I've installed about 10 of these so far and they all worked fine out of the box. If you check the wiring and the audio still isn't working you may have a dud unit and need to swap it out for a return. Be sure to stop back for other tech I'll be reviewing you might like. Rick
@JLafix5 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick I'm curious if you need a doorbell for this to work or do they provide instructions if you never had a doorbell
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro that I reviewed can be used to replace an existing doorbell that is wired into your home. You'll typically know you have a wired doorbell because it has a light inside the push-button. If don't have a wired doorbell (or no doorbell at all) you can use the Ring Video Doorbell or Ring Video Doorbell 2. Here's a link on Amazon if you want to check them out - amzn.to/2N2Fyk3. Be sure to stop back soon for more content like this. Rick
@MDMiller604 жыл бұрын
You ranged the sidewalk and the street and across the street.
@4seasonbackpacking5 жыл бұрын
Doorbell valley :)
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Yep, I know it's not a drone clip but a lot of the tech I play with daily is outside of drones and I'm hoping the folks following the channel will appreciate my expanding the conversation a little. Let me know what you think. Rick
@condoningdrones5 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you remove the film when installing ring outside?
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
I actually removed the film as part of the unboxing but forgot to remove the label reminding me to remove the film :) Thanks for the post and I hope you enjoyed the clip. Rick
@condoningdrones5 жыл бұрын
@@Dronevalley I enjoy all your videos, Rick! :-)
@timothyfrederickchurch815 жыл бұрын
I dont think I need one because I have an apartment?
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Timothy, thanks for the post and you can still use one of these with an apartment if you like. They make a few models that don't need to be wired into your home and use batteries for power. They also just released one that replaces a "peephole" on your apartment door to give you a wide view of the outside hallway. Here's a link to some of that gear on Amazon if you'd like to see the differences - amzn.to/2WFdyCf
@KSSeattle5 жыл бұрын
still don’t like the fact that it requires a subscription
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Kevin, thanks for the post and it's a small $3 a month charge and it makes a huge difference in being able to review the footage. Honestly these files have to be stored by Ring somewhere in the cloud for you and other cloud vendors (like Box and DropBox) are three times that amount. You can still use the doorbell without the subscription but for me it's well worth it. Stop back soon for more tech clips. Rick
@cristen664 жыл бұрын
it is SO worth the 30 dollars a year..its a no brainer
@jetboard5 жыл бұрын
Ring is a big peace of sh*t. I backed them when they started and got the product. It was working fine except that the delay sometimes was over 10 seconds before receiving the notification on the phone. Problem was that the "ring" 1st needed to go to one of the Ring servers. After this it pushed the signal to the phone. They were blaming the slow internet connection of me, I'm on fiber (1Gb up/down). They als blamed the Wi-Fi connection between the Ring and the AP. The AP was next to the Ring. Anyway. I could live with the delay.. But then all of a sudden they changed the protocol making my not so old Ring useless. Ring offered me a 20% discount on a new Ring. I'm now using a Doorbird, and am so happy with it. Notifications are instant, and it evens works with my Voip phone! For me (and all my friends) no more Ring.
@Dronevalley5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post and I'm sorry to hear about your issues. I've had good luck with the Ring doorbells over the years and I know they have gradually updated their systems. The addition of the module that fits inside the actual doorbell is a good example of that. I can't defend their earlier units but am happy that they are constantly improving the products. I will be testing other doorbells and security cameras on the channel so let me know if you have one you think is the best and I'll test it and post a clip. Thanks and I hope you'll sub the channel. Rick