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The Ring Doorbell 2 was discontinued in 2020, but millions are still installed and working fine – Ring still supports them. If you’ve got one and want to figure out the chime situation, here’s exactly how it works. The Three Chime Options There are three distinct ways to get a chime sound with a Ring … Read more
Both the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and Ring Video Doorbell 3 are discontinued. If you found one cheap on eBay or you’re trying to figure out which one you already own, here’s the honest breakdown – and what to actually buy if you’re starting fresh. Quick Comparison: RD2 vs. RD3 What Actually Changed Between the … Read more
Yes, the Ring Doorbell 2 has two-way audio – a built-in microphone and speaker that let you talk to whoever is at your door via the Ring app. You don’t need to be home, or even in the same country, as long as you have a working internet connection. Quick note: Ring discontinued the Doorbell … Read more
Ring doorbells do work with Google Home – but it’s a limited integration, not a full one. You can pull up a live view on a Google Nest Hub and ask Google Assistant basic questions, but you won’t get the same experience you’d have with Alexa. That’s not a coincidence: Ring is owned by Amazon, … Read more
Ring doesn’t have a simple “transfer to new owner” button – but the process isn’t complicated once you know the actual steps. The Ring Doorbell 2 was discontinued years ago, so if you’re dealing with one, it’s likely a resale or a device left behind in a house you just moved into. Either way, the … Read more
The Ring Doorbell 2 can be hacked – but almost certainly not the way you’re imagining. Nobody is exploiting a firmware vulnerability to remotely seize your doorbell. What happened in the real-world cases was simpler and more embarrassing: people reused passwords, and credential stuffers walked right in. The short answer is: yes, accounts can be … Read more
Yes, the Ring Doorbell 2 can be hardwired – and if you have existing doorbell wiring already run to your front door, you should do it. The catch: wiring doesn’t replace the battery. It trickle-charges it continuously, which means you stop thinking about battery levels entirely. One less thing. Worth noting upfront: Ring discontinued the … Read more
The Ring Doorbell 2 has infrared night vision – it works, it is black and white after dark, and it gets the job done for most front-door situations. But the defaults are not always optimized for your specific setup, and there are a few things about this camera's night vision that Ring's marketing glosses over. … Read more