Ring Video Doorbell Pro - Review - Install - Configuration Guide

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

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!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@arnoldomonterroso8417]

I don't like long videos but this one make an exception. Nice presentation thanks

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@rbastardo7751]

Excellent video, the best I have seen, thanks for doing it

[@charleslamont2963]

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.

[@jaysumrow6840]

Good presentation. A picture is worth a thousand words.

[@bruceaplin]

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.

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@steveboone8185]

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!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@troyhenry3267]

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?

[@lowhombre]

Great product Rick. I have been thinking of getting one for our new house. Awesome review.

[@7036me]

Great presentation! I just bought one and it only took about 1/2 hour to get it working.

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@Niagra2011]

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!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@stephenpayne3923]

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.

[@CDigata]

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

[@thompsonsteveo2860]

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?

[@dannysmith7276]

Can this be installed if there are no existing door bell and wiring? In other words I want to install wireless.

[@tlee8345]

Very in depth, good job.

[@allen31951]

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.

[@RobTalariaKilleenTx]

I was going to grab one of these but went for the Wyze Cam. Best $25.00 I've ever spent!!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@RobTalariaKilleenTx]

@@Dronevalley You are correct about the pricing!! should honestly do a review of the Wyze cams!!!

[@Dronevalley]

Rob, thanks for the reminder of the product and I'll certainly add them to the list of reviews for the channel!

[@skatasdroneview5574]

Thank you, great product and review.

[@evarodriguez7978]

I installed my ring lastnight everything was good this morning my ring was offline it stated transformer voltage poor? How can i fix that?

[@yacko00]

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?

[@scintilion]

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.

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@scintilion]

@@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.

[@gailmoizis284]

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

[@ivanyamson]

Hey, do you have their floodlight cam too? A review on that would be awesome, thanks!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@dearkrish1]

Very well explained!

[@tim509]

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.

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@michael3060scofield]

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.

[@Ecohen52784]

Great Video, I love this product

[@cathymorris8072]

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?

[@xXxExLa]

Yes. You can install it an an angle using their Wedge Kit.

[@kandrdrones8111]

Is this unit compatible with Google Home or Google home hub. Great video

[@michaelcross2199]

What happened about the new announcement from DJI

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@michaelcross2199]

@@Dronevalley Thanks mate, your my goto man on anything DJI

[@troyhenry3267]

Is there a monthly fee in order to view your recordings ?????

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@troyhenry3267]

@@Dronevalley I meant is there a monthly fee that you pay to Ring in order to view past history recordings?

[@Dronevalley]

@@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

[@gweare]

Thanks Rick - In the motion zone you set up - will a car passing on the road trigger the motion alert?

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@johndipalma7618]

Great video demonstration, Thanks

[@martijnajanssen]

The wedge mounts weren't with the kit about a year ago. Printed one though ;-)

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@JLafix]

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

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@daniellazylen5350]

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

[@leewilliams7299]

Great video

[@javierc.salazar512]

Thank you very much, nice video.

[@tazzmanbees9832]

Thanks Rick good information

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@rocio3607]

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!!! 😥

[@rocio3607]

Oh I didn’t have a door bell before so ny husband did all the wire installation

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@zandarrt1784]

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?

[@Dronevalley]

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.

[@zandarrt1784]

@@Dronevalley Ok Thanks. Didn't know if you had heard anything or not. Looking forward to your post if something goes wrong.

[@crystalbrowder-conner9033]

Awesome review,

[@gd198070]

good review very informative

[@condoningdrones]

Why didn't you remove the film when installing ring outside?

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@condoningdrones]

@@Dronevalley I enjoy all your videos, Rick! :-)

[@rockybass9764]

Originally had the battery powered Ring, about a tear ago updated to the Pro. Best security money can buy.

[@rockybass9764]

About a year ago...

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@TheGjergj79]

My ring pro makes my digital chime go off on it's own

[@timothyfrederickchurch81]

I dont think I need one because I have an apartment?

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@AZROTORHEADS]

The Nest Hello is SO MUCH BETTER!! I have owned both RING doorbells and the Nest is better in every way!!!!

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@TADDs101]

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

[@mdjey2]

Actually it may vary. We have 220V and my Ring was rated 8-24VAC.

[@SinnerSince1962]

Yeah, and NONE of The Shark Tank gurus bit on his idea! Talk about a blunder!

[@mdjey2]

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.

[@MDMiller60]

You ranged the sidewalk and the street and across the street.

[@4seasonbackpacking]

Doorbell valley :)

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@KSSeattle]

still don’t like the fact that it requires a subscription

[@Dronevalley]

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

[@cristen66]

it is SO worth the 30 dollars a year..its a no brainer

[@jetboard]

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.

[@Dronevalley]

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