I like the features of the new verion, but a little pricey to justify !

 

My Ring Doorbell is battery powered and with busy traffic and recording I get a month on a rechargeable battery which takes maybe 5 min to change out. My ring is also paired with Alexa and my phone and has bi directional audio. It's also paired through Alexa to a Firestick so when front or rear motion sensors detect something I get a picture in picture on my TV which I can just ask Alexa to switch to full screen display.

One of my dogs, Pilgrim, has learned to distinguish between front and rear chimes and knows which door to run to. Hilarious!

Mine (Front) is totally wireless, I don't have the AC powered flavor. As to power?

Ring doorbells are powered via a rechargeable battery pack, a direct connection to existing low-voltage doorbell wiring (8–24 VAC), or a plug-in adapter. Hardwired and adapter setups provide continuous power, while battery-only models must be removed periodically for USB charging.

Power depends on exactly which model you have.

Ron

 

The BADNEWS is that for use as a wireless doorbell device it requires that the user keep their cell phone on and with them constantly. I see that as a big pain!, (others may disagree)

I agree with it being a pain. However, since I use CGM's (continuous glucose monitor) I have a need to keep my phone handy. And no - I don't have Ring.