Ring vs Nest

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• Hardware: Ring doorbell systems run on a built-in rechargeable battery or be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging. However, Nest doorbell systems are wired and require a wired doorbell, a chime, and the right transformer.
• Aesthetics: The Nest doorbell is more aesthetically pleasing than the Ring.
• Price point: Ring doorbells tend to be much cheaper than Nest doorbells.

What they dont tell you?

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NEST:

• Video recording requires a Nest Aware subscription (sold separately).
• Intelligent alerts require a Nest Aware subscription.
• You need a Nest Aware Plus subscription for 24/7 continuous video recording and more intelligent alerts.
• Nest Power source accessories are sold separately.
• The Nest Doorbell requires the Nest app; it’s not compatible with the Google Home app

Ring:

• You need a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately) to record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 180 days, and share videos and photos.
• Ring Alarm and all Ring Alarm accessories requires a subscription for in-app features and digital notifications, including digital arming / disarming.
• With a Ring Protect plan (subscription sold separately), Alexa can also make voice announcements and automatically show live video feed on an Echo Show, Fire TV, or Fire Tablet when your Ring doorbell detects a person or package.

Which one do would we recommend?

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Being fans of Google products, we would recommend the Nest. Although, the Ring has a better video quality and is cheaper, we would only trust a company like Google to be secure enough and take the necessay precautions for our household data and security.

Ring vs Arlo

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• Hardware: Ring doorbell systems run on a built-in rechargeable battery or be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging. However, Arlo doorbell systems are wired and require existing electrical wiring with voltage between 16V AC and 24V AC and a 10VA.
• The Arlo camera has a 180° field of view while the Ring has 155° view.
• Aesthetics: The Arlo doorbell is more aesthetically pleasing thant he Ring.
• Price point: Ring doorbells tend to be slightly cheaper than Arlo doorbells.

What they dont tell you?

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Arlo:

• Requirements(not included): Wired doorbell and chime with existing electrical wiring with voltage between 16V AC and 24V AC and a 10V Transformer.
• Inludes only a trial of Arlo Secure plan for 30 days.
• You need Arlo Secure for cloud recordings of video clips at 2K or lower resolution.
• Renewal of an Arlo Secure plan is required to maintain Arlo Secure features, including cloud storage, advanced object detection, rich notifications, quick responses, cloud activity zones.
• Apple HomeKit compatibility for Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired requires connection to a compatible Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, sold separately.

Which one do would we recommend?

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We would prefer the Ring doorbell because it is cheaper and can be easily setup because of the built-in battery.

Ring vs Blink

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• Blink has 2 AA 1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries while the Ring has a built-in rechargeable battery.
• The Blink camera has a 135° horizontal, 80° vertical field of view while the Ring has 155° horizontal, 90° vertical.
• Blink also requires the use of the supplied hub to connect and sync the device, while the Ring connects directly to your Wi-Fi.

What they dont tell you?

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Blink:

• You need to pair with a Sync Module (sold separately) to engage live view and two-way audio on demand.
• You can save and share clips in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan or locally with the Sync Module 2 and USB drive (each sold separately).

Which one do would we recommend?

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We would prefer the Ring because it it has a larger field of view and because of the rechargeabale battery.

Ring vs Eufy

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• Eufy is 2K High Definition 2560 x 1920 resolution, while Ring is 1080p HD.
• Ring doorbell systems run on a built-in rechargeable battery or be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging while the Eufy requires existing wires and power source 16-24 VAC, 30 VA
• Eufy has no hidden costs. Eufy is a one-time purchases while Ring requires subscriptions which can be a bother for some people.
• Eufy has electronic chime included in the box.

What they dont tell you?

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Eufy(transparent):

• No hidden costs: one-time purchases.

Which one do would we recommend?

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We would prefer the Eufy because of their higher 2K video resolution and the “No Monthly Fees” policy.

Ring vs Wyze

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• Wyze is 1440×1440 fuller than HD while Ring is 1080p HD.
• Ring doorbell systems run on a built-in rechargeable battery or be hardwired to an existing doorbell system or transformer for continuous charging while Wyze is only bettery powered with 3 months of battery life on every charge.
• Wyze has electronic chime included in the box.

What they dont tell you?

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Wyze(transparent):

• Cam Plus is required for extra features like Package Detection, Person Detection, and unlimited video cloud storage.
• Unlike some companies, Wyze doesn’t charge you a subscription fee just to use basic features of your doorbell.

Which one do would we recommend?

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We would prefer the Wyze because of the superior video quality and their transparency about their subscription plan.

Ring Alternatives: Summary