Back in 2017, the Los Angeles Police Department said that, in a trial, the crime rate in an area with homes fitted with Ring video doorbells saw a 50% reduction in crime compared with another neighbourhood that did not have the cameras.

The Bad. Although the Ring system is relatively cheap, a major disadvantage is its limited range. Ring can only monitor a relatively small area like your front or back door. For other security concerns, like home security doors and gates, Ring pushes their “Works with Ring” products.

The new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the company's best battery-powered camera-toting doorbell to date. With an improved 1536p resolution, it serves up more detail than any other Ring doorbell model. It also has the widest field of view (150 x 150).

With a wide array of faceplate. Options you can customize ring to fit your home's personality. The doorbells 180-degree HD camera lets you monitor more than just your doorstep.

Camera and Doorbell Users When you trigger SOS in the Ring app, we send a signal to request police, fire, or medical response to your verified address on the account.

And police never have access to a live feed of your Ring cameras. But police can still get the video without your consent. “If your footage is stored in the cloud on manufacturers' servers, police can get it in two ways,” said Wroclawski. Police can get your video through a search warrant or subpoena.

Ring Video Doorbell Pros & Cons

What are the Benefits of a Ring Doorbell?

• You can answer the door from anywhere.
• It means Secure Package Deliveries (Or Present deliveries).
• Ring doorbell accessories.
• Crime Deterrent.
• Secures the Front Door.
• Suitable for all budgets.
• Reduces Insurance Cost.
• Other Brands?

CCTV cameras tend to have better picture quality than Ring cameras. CCTV cameras are built for professional surveillance, they have high-resolution sensors, advanced lens systems, and powerful processors that provide clear, detailed images. They can handle a wide range of lighting conditions.

The motion detector connected to the video doorbell is triggered by their approach. You're then alerted to their presence, and you can open the doorbell camera app on your phone or smart hub (like the Vivint Smart Hub) and see a live video feed of the person standing outside your door.

At present, Assisted Monitoring is only available to Ring Alarm in: Austria, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland, Andorra, Spain, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man).

Good for over 12 months of regular use. Or a hardwired ring to your existing doorbell.