According to Amazon, a brand new Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is underway, according to a list now removed from the Candadian Best Buy website, spotted by ZatzNotFunny.
The cached version of the page still exists, giving us a good idea of what to expect from this sequel. Although the design looks pretty familiar, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 has some major improvements mentioned in the specifications.
The main reason for upgrading is a boost in video stream quality, which jumps from 1080p on the original to 1536p on the new model. It sounds like a slightly unusual figure until you read the explanation: with the “extended head-to-face version, you can clearly see who’s with you.”
This is extremely convenient. Anyone who has previously installed a video doorbell will know that recording an entire scene is not entirely simple, and seeing the ground where packages may or may not be left behind is especially useful if the world more than ever rely on deliveries.
The rest of the list will sound to anyone who has looked through Ring’s product entries before, although the mention of ‘3D motion detection’ may be interesting. Although its meaning is not explained, it does suggest that Ring can set a touchless doorbell feature, where the device can see if someone is standing in front of it to give you advanced warning that someone is appearing at your door.
There is also support for Alexa Greetings – a feature introduced earlier this week to the current Ring Video Doorbell Pro. As long as you subscribe to Ring Protect ($ 3 per month or $ 30 per year), Alexa can take messages or provide instructions to package delivery managers.
Before it was drawn, Best Buy listed the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 at CA $ 325, which converts to approximately $ 250. their offers until the manufacturers give official confirmation, so it is best to take it with a pinch of salt.
That said, Ring’s latest major release – the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus – only went on sale on April 8, 2020, so it might not be too far from the money if the company decides on an annual upgrade schedule.