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The security company Ring made the announcement on Wednesday Significant expansion of it Video doorbell lineparticularly the battery-powered 4K and 2K versions, starting at $80.
both of them Amazon ring and Google Nest High definition debut Video doorbells With new AI features in the fall of 2025. But it was wired only, and in my tests, I kept thinking, “I sure wish there were battery models available.”
Wireless video doorbells They are much better for most front doors than models that require connection to your existing doorbell wiring, which is often in an inconvenient position for a security camera. Mine, for example, is on the wall next to my front door and is useless for any kind of video viewing, regardless of lens angle.
“Improved picture quality in battery-powered doorbells means customers can enjoy reliable performance with the flexibility to install devices in a way that suits their space, whether they are renting or living in homes without existing wires,” a Ring spokesperson said.
At first, I wondered if the higher 4K resolution and more advanced AI features would consume a lot of power to support the batteries. If so, Ring is the first to fix this issue with this range of doorbells, including these models available for pre-order now:
- Professional battery doorbell ring – $250: This model offers up to 4K resolution and up to 10x zoom, and Ring says it features a redesigned internal architecture to support battery power.
- Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (2nd generation) – $180: This model includes a quick-release battery pack as well as 2K video.
- Ring Battery Powered Doorbell (2nd Generation) — $100: This video doorbell includes 2K video, up to 6x zoom and what Ring calls a “simplified, rechargeable design,” which means you take the entire video doorbell to charge, not just the battery — a design I much prefer, since Ring’s battery packs can get fiddly.
There’s also a new version of Ring’s 2K wired doorbell, starting at $80. It wouldn’t be Ring without a slew of doorbells to confuse newcomers, and here’s why I have a dedicated guide for Ring video doorbells This will need some updating once we finish testing these new models.
The decision is in addition to upgrading intelligence
Search Party Ring uses AI to find lost dogs, something no other security brand does, but features like this have privacy costs.
Regular Ring subscriptions to the Ring Protect plan get you cloud video storage and smart alerts for people, packages, and vehicles, which are important but not really advanced AI. But it’s spring for the $20-a-month Ring AI Pro camera, and this new generation of cameras opens up other possibilities.
Includes Ring’s AI features AI video descriptionsso if you receive an alert, you can also get a summary of what your doorbell saw, including people and activities. A similar feature lets you search your video history using specific terms, like “bike,” “truck,” etc. You can also get the beta version of Ring’s Familiar Faces feature, which can recognize recorded faces of people who approach.
if These AI features make you uncomfortable If you’d rather protect your privacy, the best option is to avoid the subscription altogether or choose a lower-tier plan that gives you cloud storage without the AI.
I also have proof of How to turn off Ring detection And data sharing features that might make you nervous, so you can keep what you want while getting rid of what you don’t.