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Ring battery doorbell plus is down to $79.99 and is an easy security upgrade

This smart video doorbell drops from $149.99 to $79.99, saving you $70 on a big front door upgrade.

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A good video doorbell is one of the fastest smart home upgrades you can make, and this price makes it even more tempting. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $79.99, down from $149.99, which is a strong discount on one of Ring’s best battery-powered models. You get sharp, tall video, night vision, and app control without touching a single wire.

What you’re getting

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus records in 1536p HD+ head-to-toe video with a 1:1 aspect ratio, so you can see faces and packages in the same frame instead of just a narrow horizontal strip of your porch. The 150-degree horizontal and 150-degree vertical field of view gives you a wide, tall picture that is great for checking deliveries, visitors, and anything happening close to the ground.

You also get color night vision, two-way talk, and motion alerts pushed straight to your phone through the Ring app. You can set custom motion zones to cut down on cars or sidewalk traffic and focus on what happens right at your door. Since it runs on a quick-release rechargeable battery pack, you do not need existing doorbell wiring. Just mount it, connect it to Wi Fi, and you are done. It also works with Alexa, so you can see who is at the door on an Echo Show or hear alerts through compatible speakers.

Why it’s worth it

At full price, Ring’s premium offering sits in the middle of the pack for smart doorbells. At $79.99, it feels much closer to an automatic upgrade if you care about security and convenience. You are getting higher resolution and a taller view than many basic 1080p models, along with Ring’s mature app, cloud recording options, and features like package and person detection when paired with a Ring Protect subscription.

If you rent or simply don’t want to deal with wiring, the battery-powered design is a big plus. It’s easy to install, easy to remove if you move, and still gives you the same core experience as many hardwired options. Compared to cheaper no-name doorbells, the real value is in image quality, reliability, and the broader Ring ecosystem if you decide to add more cameras later.

The bottom line

If you’ve been putting off a video doorbell because it felt like a hassle or too pricey, this Ring Battery Doorbell Plus deal at $79.99 is a very solid reason to finally do it. You get clear head-to-toe video, simple battery-powered installation, and a polished app experience for about half the usual price. As front door upgrades go, this one is hard to beat at this price.

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