Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Smart Doorbells

Video Doorbell Wired

Ring

Released Mar 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026

Wired smart doorbell with good video quality, Alexa compatibility, and easy installation and use. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired scores 79/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the smart doorbells category. Coverage includes reviews from Digitaltrends, Trustedreviews, Cnet, and Techradar.

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79

based on 11 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Affordable(7)
  • Good video quality(7)
  • Works with alexa(3)
  • Easy to use(2)
  • Easy to install(2)

Cons

  • No homekit or google home(3)
  • Bypasses wired chime(3)
  • Requires wiring(2)

11 Expert Reviews

90

This is the best value in the video doorbell space, period.

85
May 19, 2021

Offering quite amazing value for money, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired delivers all of the features of the original Pro model but for a fraction of the price.

85
Mar 25, 2021

Ring's new $60 Video Doorbell Wired may well be the best value in a video doorbell on the market.

82

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is one of the most affordable smart doorbells on the market, offering clear audio and video in a compact design, though it requires wiring and a subscription for full fun...

82
Mar 14, 2022

An affordable smart doorbell that will suit homeowners with an existing doorbell setup, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired is a brilliant option for those who don't want to spend $100+, but lacks some feat...

78
Apr 14, 2021

A low price tag and entry into the increasingly broad Ring smart home ecosystem are the biggest selling points for Ring's budget-priced video doorbell.

78
Sep 22, 2022

Compact and smart, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired is a good-looking video doorbell that delivers clear footage and plenty of features for a reasonable price, though the wired installation and separate ...

75

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the company's least expensive doorbell, costing just $50 by itself or $70 with a plug-in Ring Chime, and it performs well in tests with strong data security and video ...

75

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is a small and inexpensive video doorbell—but there’s a catch.

72
Apr 21, 2021

Ring Wired fills a large hole in Ring's line (yes, surprisingly there was one!). It's a budget option with the speed and reliability benefits of a wired doorbell.

70

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is an affordable smart doorbell that works with lots of third-party devices, but it won't work with your existing chime and you have to pay to see recorded video.