The Wired Doorbell Pro requires a standard 16/24V AC doorbell wire transformer for power, but Ring recommends using a 30V/40A transformer for optimal performance. It includes a straight mounting bracket, a wedge mounting bracket, installation hardware, terminal wires and wire nuts, a Chime Kit Mini that can be connected to your existing chime box, a tool for removing the doorbell from its mount, and a quick-start guide.
Like most other Ring doorbells, the Wired Doorbell Pro features a two-tone finish, but its rounded edges and silver trim give it a sleeker appearance than earlier models. It measures 5.4 by 1.9 by 1.0 inches (HWD) and comes with an interchangeable faceplate in gray (Deep Silver). For an extra $10, you can order it with a blue (Polished Night Navy), brown (Polished Mocha), or gold (Polished Sandstone) faceplate instead.
The top part of the doorbell houses the camera assembly, a microphone, an ambient light sensor, and four IR LEDs for black-and-white night vision. The lower section features a doorbell button and an LED light ring that spins blue when the button is pressed, remains solid white when the doorbell is idle, and spins white while in setup mode. Solid blue indicates a video in progress, and flashing white indicates a connection error. There are speakers on both sides of the enclosure.
The doorbell offers dual-band Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz networks. It works with Alexa voice commands and integrates with scores of third-party devices using IFTTT applets, but it doesn’t support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant. The TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera, by comparison, works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT, but also lacks HomeKit support. Arlo recently announced that its second-generation Video Doorbell (starting at $79.99 for 1080p resolution) can work with HomeKit when paired with a compatible Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, sold separately. Otherwise, for HomeKit support, you’ll need to look at something pricier, such as the $399.99 Eufy FamiLock S3 Max, which combines a smart lock and 2K video doorbell in one.
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Like the Ring Outdoor Cam Pro ($199.99), the Wired Doorbell Pro utilizes Ring’s Retinal 4K technology, which provides 4K video resolution, a 140-degree horizontal field of view with a 1:1 aspect ratio, and 10x enhanced digital zoom to see small details like a logo or name tag on someone’s shirt. That’s twice the resolution of the 2K TP-Link Tapo D225, and may be helpful if your house is set back far from the street and you want to be able to zoom in.
The Wired Doorbell Pro also supports Ring’s Low Light Sight technology, which provides full color in low-light conditions, and it uses Ring’s Adaptive Night Vision to deliver high-contrast black and white footage when lighting conditions are too dark. Other key features include Ring IQ, which utilizes AI to generate event descriptions that provide a brief account of what occurred during a motion or doorbell press event; Ring’s radar-powered 3D motion detection for precise zone-based alerts; and intelligent alerts for packages, people, and vehicles.
