I feel better about my life since having installed this Ring doorbell. So far, the motion-detecting feature hasn’t captured anything more interesting than the occasional neighborhood cat walking by, but I like seeing Mr. Nibbles making his rounds. Plus, I’ll know about the early morning FBI raid before they start yelling “come out with your hands up.”
Seriously though, it’s excellent for checking whether packages have been delivered and being able to see who has shown up at your door before you actually open it. If you are frequently visited by salespeople who want to replace your windows or talk about energy costs, it’s much easier to say “I’m kind of busy right now, sorry” through an intercom than face-to-face.
It’s a legitimately good deal too. During the ongoing Amazon Big Spring Sale, the price on this version of Ring’s second generation doorbell is the lowest it’s ever been—$54.99, almost half off the list price of $99.99.
Along with offering head-to-toe video, this Ring Doorbell is easy to install, easy to charge through USB-C, features both live view and two-way talk, and works with Amazon Alexa devices like the Echo Dot and Echo Show, so you can monitor your front stoop hands-free. If you want to be super slick, you can even charge it with a little solar panel, also on sale.
Stephen Johnson
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Stephen Johnson is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker where he covers pop culture, including two weekly columns “The Out of Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture” and “What People are Getting Wrong this Week.” He graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing.
Previously, Stephen was Managing Editor at NBC/Universal’s G4TV. While at G4, he won a Telly Award for writing and was nominated for a Webby award. Stephen has also written for Blumhouse, FearNET, Performing Songwriter magazine, NewEgg, AVN, GameFly, Art Connoisseur International magazine, Fender Musical Instruments, Hustler Magazine, and other outlets. His work has aired on Comedy Central and screened at the Sundance International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, and Chicago Horror Film Festival. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
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