Ring Products UK — Reviews & Best Picks

Pros

• 1080p HD security camera plus 2000-lumen floodlights
• Two-way talk and built-in siren
• Hardwired for always-on power, no battery charging

Cons

• Requires mains wiring to existing outdoor circuit
• Ring subscription needed for recorded video

Pros

• Hardwired to existing doorbell wiring for always-on power
• 1080p HD video with two-way talk
• Entry-level price into the Ring ecosystem

Cons

• Needs existing doorbell wiring — no battery option on this model
• Ring subscription required for recorded video history

Pros

• Colour Pre-Roll captures a few seconds of video before motion is detected
• Quick-release battery pack for easy recharging
• Wide field of view covers full doorstep

Cons

• Ring subscription needed for recorded video and person alerts

Pros

• 1536p HD Head-to-Toe video frames the full doorstep
• 3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View maps where events happen
• Bundled Chime included for indoor audio alerts

Cons

• Hardwired install only — needs existing doorbell wiring or the plug-in adaptor variant
• Ring subscription required for recorded video history

Pros

• 1536p HD Head-to-Toe View frames visitors and parcels in one shot
• Quick-release battery pack swaps out in seconds without removing the doorbell
• Colour night vision and pre-roll capture events just before motion triggers

Cons

• Ring subscription needed for recorded video history

Pros

• Retinal 2K video with 6x zoom for sharper visitor and parcel detail
• Built-in rechargeable battery tops up over USB-C without removing the unit
• 140-degree head-to-toe field of view

Cons

• Single-band 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
• Ring subscription needed for recorded video history

Pros

• Flexible indoor or outdoor placement with weather-resistant housing
• Rechargeable battery pack, no wiring needed
• Two-way talk and customisable motion zones

Cons

• Ring subscription needed for recorded video history

Pros

• Manual privacy cover physically blocks the lens when not in use
• Compact plug-in design with two-way talk
• Works alongside the wider Ring ecosystem and Alexa

Cons

• Indoor use only — not weatherproof
• Ring subscription needed for recorded video history

Pros

• Built-in LED spotlights and a 105dB siren add active deterrence, not just recording
• 140-degree field of view with colour night vision
• Rechargeable Quick-Release battery pack, no wiring needed

Cons

• Ring subscription needed for recorded video history

Pros

• No long-term contract, optional Assisted Monitoring subscription
• Base station, keypad, contact sensor, motion detector and range extender included
• Expandable with extra sensors or an outdoor siren

Cons

• Best features (call-out monitoring) need the paid subscription tier

Pros

• 8-piece kit covers doors, windows and hallway motion for a full-size home
• Outdoor contact sensor extends protection to sheds, gates and outbuildings
• Deep Alexa integration for voice arm/disarm and status checks

Cons

• Digital arming/disarming and cloud features need a separate Ring subscription

Pros

• One of Ring's best-selling doorbells with a very large UK review base
• Simple five-minute DIY battery installation, no wiring needed
• Deep Alexa integration for announcements on Echo devices

Cons

• Full video history and person alerts need an optional Ring subscription

Pros

• Bundled Chime plays the doorbell sound indoors without relying on a phone
• Retinal 2K video with up to 6x enhanced zoom for sharper detail
• Quick-release battery pack makes recharging easy without removing the whole unit

Cons

• Premium bundle price versus the standard Battery Video Doorbell

Pros

• Retinal 2K sensor delivers sharper outdoor detail than the standard Stick Up Cam
• Wide-angle lens covers more of the garden or driveway in one shot
• Weatherproof, battery-powered design installs anywhere without wiring

Cons

• Ring Subscription still required for full video history and person alerts

Pros

• Manual privacy lens cover for physically blocking the camera when home
• Retinal 2K resolution with 4x enhanced zoom improves indoor detail
• Simple plug-in setup with no batteries to recharge

Cons

• Indoor use only — needs the Outdoor Camera Plus for exterior coverage

Pros

• Motorised pan and tilt covers a whole room from a single fixed plug-in point
• Follows motion automatically to keep subjects in frame
• Compact design blends in on a shelf or worktop

Cons

• Wired, mains-powered design — needs a nearby socket, no battery option

Pros

• Retinal 4K sensor with 10x enhanced zoom is Ring's sharpest floodlight camera to date
• 2000-lumen dual floodlights plus a built-in siren for active deterrence
• 3D motion detection reduces false alerts from passing cars

Cons

• Hardwired installation required — not a DIY battery option
• Premium price versus the standard Floodlight Cam Wired Plus

Pros

• COMPLETE SECURITY, INDOOR & OUTDOOR — Pair the all-new Ring Battery Video Doorbell with Ring Indoor Camera for protection at your door and inside your home. See who's there, check in on pets, and monitor any room — all from the Ring app.
• RETINAL 2K AT YOUR DOOR — Capture every detail in crisp Retinal 2K at your front door. Zoom in up to 6x to inspect faces, read package labels, and catch details at a distance that standard HD can't match.
• 1080p HD INDOORS — Check in on your home and pets with real-time 1080p HD Live View from Ring Indoor Camera. Place it on a flat surface or mount it to a wall with the versatile bracket — plugs into any standard socket
• TRUE COLOUR NIGHT VISION — See colour at your door even in low light with Night Vision, automatically switching to crisp black and white in near darkness. Know what's happening around the clock.

Cons

• No motion detection details provided.
• Privacy zones only block recording, not live view.

Pros

• HEAR DOORBELL ALERTS THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME: Bundle Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen),Speckled Gray or Matte Mocha or Speckled White with Chime (3rd Gen), White to get notified inside when someone presses your doorbell or motion is detected.
• RETINAL 2K WITH UP TO 6X ENHANCED ZOOM: From wide views to tighter focus, clarity stays intact with every pinch and zoom.
• CONNECT TO WHO'S THERE: See, hear, and speak to anyone at your front door in real time with Live View and Two-Way Talk.
• EASILY RECHARGE YOUR FRONT DOOR SECURITY: Simply insert the included removal tool to detach your Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) from the wall, then recharge the built-in battery via USB-C.

Cons

• Full specification not confirmed on the listing — check before buying

Pros

• This Alarm Pack is ideal for 2 bedroom homes.
• Get started with a home alarm sytem for your house or flat with Ring Alarm Pack - M. This 7 piece pack includes a Base Station, Keypad, 2 Contact Sensors, 2 Motion Detectors, and a Range Extender.
• Compact and secure, Alarm Contact Sensors mount to door and window frames and alert you when they are open. The discreet Motion Detectors mount to room corners or flat walls and send you real-time notifications whenever motion is detected at home. Use the Ring app to control it all from one simple dashboard.
• Ring Alarm is quick to install and easy to use. Simply follow the steps in the Ring app. Add additional Motion Detectors, Contact Sensors, or an Outdoor Siren to expand your whole-home protection to suit the size and layout of your home.

Cons

• Limited to 2 bedroom homes.
• No built-in siren included.

Pros

• This Alarm Pack is ideal for 2-3 bedroom homes.
• Get an advanced home alarm system for your house or flat with Ring Alarm Pack - L. This 10 piece pack includes a Base Station, Keypad, 4 Contact Sensors, 3 Motion Detectors and a Range Extender.
• Compact and secure, Alarm Contact Sensors mount to door and window frames and alert you when they are open. The discreet Motion Detectors mount to room corners or flat walls and send you real-time notifications whenever motion is detected at home. Use the Ring app to control it all from one simple dashboard.
• Ring Alarm is quick to install and easy to use. Simply follow the steps in the Ring app. Add additional Motion Detectors, Contact Sensors, or an Outdoor Siren to expand your whole-home protection to suit the size and layout of your home.

Cons

• Limited to 2-3 bedroom homes.
• Optional features require additional purchase.