Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Review: 1536p, 150° View

Name: Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Brand: Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus at a glance

In short: the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus scores 7,5/10 in our video doorbell review (from €90). Biggest strength: mature ecosystem. Main compromise: subscription required for recordings.

All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: what works, what doesn't?

What works well

Mature ecosystem: best Alexa integration, many add-on devices
Pre-roll recording: shows 4 seconds before the event
1:1 field of view: 150° vertical, sees parcels on the ground
Quick-release battery: swap without dismantling
Colour night vision: clear night footage
Simple setup: Ring app very user-friendly

Points of criticism

Subscription required for recordings: without Ring Home (€3.99/month) live view only
No local storage: everything in the cloud, a privacy disadvantage
No HomeKit: Apple Home users left out
Running costs: €48/year subscription adds up
Amazon ecosystem lock-in: data with Amazon/Ring

Specifications in detail

Manufacturer	Ring (Amazon)
Model	Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Device type	Battery video doorbell
Resolution	1536p HD+
Field of view	150° vertical (1:1, head-to-toe)
Battery life	3 to 4 months (quick-release battery)
Local storage	No, cloud only
Subscription needed?	Yes: Ring Home Basic €3.99/month for recordings
Pre-roll	Yes (4 s before the event)
Night vision	Colour night vision
Smart home	Alexa (seamless), no native HomeKit/Google
Two-way talk	2-way audio
Battery swap	Quick-release
Wi-Fi	2.4 + 5 GHz
Warranty	24 months

Build quality & everyday use

What carries the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus in everyday use: Mature ecosystem (best Alexa integration, many add-on devices) and Pre-roll recording (shows 4 seconds before the event). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: subscription required for recordings, since without Ring Home (€3.99/month) it is live view only.

If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.

“Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus: mature ecosystem and pre-roll recording, and the trade-off is that a subscription is required for recordings. At 7.5/10 a fair deal from €90.”

The MiniHaushalt.de editorial team

Who is the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus suited to? (buying advice)

Perfect for:

✓Existing Ring/Alexa ecosystem users
✓Anyone who wants pre-roll recording
✓Anyone who values maximum ease of use
✓Renters (battery operation)
✓Anyone who accepts subscription costs

Less suitable for:

✕Anyone who wants no ongoing subscription costs
✕Privacy-conscious users (cloud only)
✕Apple HomeKit users
✕Anyone who needs local storage

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus compared with alternatives

Head-to-head with the leading alternatives from our video doorbell comparison

Feature	Ring Battery Doorbell Plus	Reolink Video Doorbell	Eufy Video Doorbell E340	TP-Link Tapo D230S1
Resolution	1536p HD+	2K (4 MP)	2K (dual cam)	2K (5 MP)
Field of view	150° vertical	180° (1:1)	Main ~160°	160° diagonal
Battery life	3 to 4 months	4 to 6 mo. (7,000 mAh)	3 to 6 mo. (6,500 mAh)	3 to 6 mo. (6,700 mAh)
Local storage	No (cloud only)	microSD bis 256 GB	8 GB internal + S380	microSD bis 512 GB
Subscription needed?	Yes (€3.99/mo)	No	No	No
Price	from €90	from €150	from €124	from €85

Frequently asked questions about the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

Do I really need a subscription with Ring?

For recordings, yes. Without the Ring Home subscription (Basic €3.99/month) you only see the live view when someone rings, and NOTHING is recorded. Missed rings or movements are then gone. That is the biggest drawback: in effect the Ring is a subscription product. Over time that adds up to €48/year.

Is there a local storage option?

No. Unlike Reolink (microSD), TP-Link (microSD) or Eufy (8 GB internal), Ring offers NO local storage. All recordings end up exclusively in the Ring cloud, and only with a subscription. For the privacy-conscious, a clear minus.

What is pre-roll?

Pre-roll shows the last 4 seconds BEFORE the actual event (ring/motion). That way you see how someone approached the door, not only from the ring. A nice feature that Ring implements well, but it requires the subscription.

Does the Ring work with Apple HomeKit?

No. Ring belongs to Amazon and integrates seamlessly with Alexa. Apple HomeKit is NOT supported, Google Assistant only to a limited extent. If you are in the Alexa ecosystem, Ring is strong; otherwise rather Reolink or Eufy.

Is the Ring worth it despite the subscription?

Only if you are already in the Ring/Alexa ecosystem and value the seamless integration + pre-roll. For most people a subscription-free alternative (Reolink, TP-Link, Eufy) is cheaper in the long run and more privacy-friendly. The Ring scores with maturity and ease of use.

Is the installation suitable for a rented flat?

Yes. Battery operation, no 230 V connection. Screw or stick on the wall bracket. Quick-release battery removable for charging. Removable when you move out. GDPR (EU data protection law): limit the field of view to your own area, especially important with Ring because of cloud storage.

7.5 / 10 · Ring ecosystem · Subscription required

Verdict: is the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus worth it?

A solid option with a clear profile: if you can live with a subscription being required for recordings, from €90 you get mainly one thing: a mature ecosystem. It suits best: existing Ring/Alexa ecosystem users.

If you want to compare alternatives, you will find the detailed data and ratings on our video doorbell comparison page.

Buy now at the best price (UK) Buy now at the best price (US)

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: ecosystem with a subscription catch