Over 10 million people have a Ring video doorbell installed and this bundle is a great way to look after your home. While it’s not at the top of our list, in our review of the Ring Video Doorbell Wired (opens in new tab), we were appreciative of the 1080p video captured by the cheapest Ring doorbell available, but that’s not all it has going for it. As a wired device, the Ring Video Doorbell Wired doesn’t need to have its battery changed and is considerably smaller than others in the range, helpful for doors where space is an issue. While it will not work with your traditional doorbell chime, the Echo Show 5 bundle will instead let you see and hear any visitors from any room in the house. At this price, you could have a doorbell front and back and then one display in your bedroom with another in the living room, perfect for chilly winter days when you don’t want to get out of bed. The Echo Show 5 did not blow our reviewer away but it is a perfectly serviceable speaker and smart display with the ability to show security feeds and features two-way talk functionality perfect for a video doorbell. We were impressed with the sound and image quality on the Show 5 stating, “If there’s one reason to go for the Echo Show 5, it’s video calling.” The Ring Video Doorbell can be hardwired or run off battery power alone, and will work with your existing chime. More importantly, if you sign up for a Ring subscription (starting at $3/month), you’ll get some additional features, such as package detection — this way, you’ll know when there’s a delivery at your door. If you would rather pair the doorbell with one of the best smart displays, we would recommend going for the Ring Chime bundle (opens in new tab) instead, but at this price, you can’t go too far wrong with either choice.
