Ring · Smart Home
The direct successor to the Video Doorbell 4 line for renters and homes without doorbell wiring, now with 2K head-to-toe video. As with every Ring doorbell, recording, person alerts and package alerts require a Ring Protect subscription.
Ring's 2026 battery video doorbell (also sold as Battery Doorbell 2K Plus) with 1920x1920 HDR video, a 140°x140° head-to-toe view, 6x enhanced zoom and a quick-release battery pack that can trickle-charge from existing doorbell wiring.
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Alexa households and renters who want a battery doorbell that installs in minutes and see packages on the doormat.
| Video | Retinal 2K HDR, 1920 x 1920 |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 140° horizontal x 140° vertical |
| Zoom | 6x enhanced zoom |
| Power | Quick Release Battery Pack; optional 8-24 VAC wiring |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 |
| Weather resistance | IP55, -4°F to 122°F |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 2.11 x 1.34 in |
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