Ring Video Doorbell (battery) (latest generation) - 2K - Speckled White

This doorbell mounts without drilling or wiring. The built-in battery can be removed from the wall with the included removal tool and charged via USB-C. The camera shoots in 2560 x 1440 (2K) and zooms up to 6x digitally without the image becoming grainy. It detects motion and sends an instant notification to your phone — even in the dark, thanks to night mode.

Through the Ring app, you can see who is at the door live, hear them, and talk back via two-way audio. Recordings are stored in the cloud, but that is a paid service: without a subscription, you only get live view and notifications. The doorbell works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and connects to Alexa. It is also weather-resistant, so it can survive a shower.

If you are looking for a doorbell that works completely independently without an app or subscription, this is not for you. But for those already in the Ring ecosystem or wanting a smart doorbell without the hassle of wiring, this is a straightforward choice.