![]() You’ll find several settings in the Ring app to dial-in the types of motion that trigger an alert. One of our favorite things about Ring’s high-end doorbell camera was the control we had over the motion detection. We think Ring could do a better job at communicating this on its website. At the end of the day, it’s an easy-to-use doorbell video camera that helps to protect your home. And while it is more technologically advanced than many of its rivals, and while the installation is more involved, you’d be surprised at how it functions just like other DIY devices. We’ve found that people are intimidated by the Elite doorbell (the name ‘Elite’ only adds to this). With this in mind, we controlled the device exclusively from our smartphone - it’s where we fielded alerts, viewed live-stream footage, used two-way talk to speak with visitors, played back recorded video (requires Ring Protect plan), and the like. ![]() The Ring app has long-been a favorite of ours, as it’s well-designed and intuitive to use. We found the Ring Video Doorbell Elite just as easy to use as other top doorbell cams out there, like Arlo. But again, it’s going to require an expert’s touch, or at least Jedi-level DIY skills. In our experience, ethernet beats a Wi-Fi connection any day (as you’ll soon see!). The ethernet cable provides for both the transfer of power and data, giving you an incredibly reliable and fast connection using only one wire. 3 As mentioned, the cable provided is plenty long at 50-feet and runs from your doorbell to your router. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the Ring Elite uses Power over Ethernet (PoE). To match the modern look of our home, we chose the Satin Black faceplate, which simply screwed into the unit. We also liked having four different faceplates included in the box. It secured to the wall using two clamps, then the doorbell itself was drilled into the plastic bracket and affixed to our wall. But thankfully, this fit snug (recessed) into our wall to accommodate the flush-mount design. 2Īlright, once we unboxed the product, we noticed that the mounting bracket was quite large. Note, these are not step-by-step instructions on how to install the Ring Doorbell Elite - you’ll have to visit the Ring website or watch their how-to tutorial for that. But if you’re so inclined to try it yourself, here is a general overview of what it entails. We won’t get too deep into the nitty-gritty of installation. So on the sliding scale of installation difficulty, the Ring Elite is the most involved. And battery-powered video doorbells are even easier to install without having to fuss with any wires at all. For instance, the Ring Doorbell Pro comes with the Pro Power Kit, which connects directly to your doorbell wiring in a matter of minutes. Its ethernet connectivity sets it apart from the competition, and even sets it apart from Ring’s other products. Another thing to note is that the company offers a 30-day free trial to see if cloud storage makes sense for you.įYI: The Elite’s installation process is much different than what we normally see. Keep in mind that Ring Protect plans are optional, and they don’t require a contract so you can cancel at any time. It includes all of the features in the Basic plan, plus a 10-percent discount on Ring hardware, as well as an extended warranty. This upgraded plan covers unlimited Ring devices for $10 per month (or $100 per year). It costs $3 per month per camera (or $30 per year). Get 60 days of video storage, the ability to review recorded videos, and video sharing, too. Below is a basic rundown of Ring’s cloud storage plans, which we highly recommend if you want to store footage and access advanced features like video sharing. This is another cost to consider, but the most it will set you back is $10 per month. Once we purchased the device at the Ring Shop online, 1 we opted for a Ring Protect Plan. So… if form and function matter to you, and you don’t mind paying extra for it, we think there’s a lot to love about the Elite. It’s still expensive compared to the competition, but it fills a hole in the market for high-end entryway protection. Thankfully, Ring dropped the price to $349.99, so now it’s more like the Mercedes of doorbell cams. With a price tag of $499, it was simply out of reach for most people. We used to call it the Rolls Royce of doorbell cameras.
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