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Ring Wired Doorbell Pro vs SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
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Key differences between Ring Wired Doorbell Pro and SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
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- 5 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — Yes (802.11 b/g/n wifi connection @2.4GHz and 5.0GHz); SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — No (The official spec sheet lists 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.).
- Matter bridge (hub): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — No; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Yes (The monitor is CSA certified against Matter 1.4 as a Matter bridge, and bridges a paired SwitchBot lock (such as the Lock Ultra) into a Matter fabric over Bluetooth.).
- Google Home (integrations): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — No; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Yes (SwitchBot lists Alexa and Google as the supported smart assistants, and the Amazon Canada listing is titled Compatible with Alexa & Google Home.).
- Rechargeable Battery (power): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — No; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Yes (Built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery, recharged over USB-C (5V/2A).).
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- Animals (alerts): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — No; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Subscription required (Pet tagging needs one of the SwitchBot cloud plans.).
- Motion (alerts): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — YES (3D Motion) (3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View); SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Yes.
- Packages (alerts): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — Subscription required; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — No (Package detection is not offered, not even on the paid plans.).
- People (alerts): Ring Wired Doorbell Pro — Subscription required; SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell — Yes (Human detection is the one AI filter included with no plan.).
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microSD card slot
- Ring Wired Doorbell ProNo
- SwitchBot Smart Video DoorbellYes
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Alerts
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Subscription required
Catalog note
Pet tagging needs one of the SwitchBot cloud plans.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
There is no facial recognition, unlike the eufy and Aqara doorbells it competes with.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- YES (3D Motion)
Catalog note
3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Subscription required
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
Package detection is not offered, not even on the paid plans.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Subscription required
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Human detection is the one AI filter included with no plan.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Subscription required
Catalog note
Vehicle tagging needs one of the SwitchBot cloud plans.
Connectivity
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
Catalog note
802.11 b/g/n
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4GHz, plus Bluetooth 5.0 for setup and the local link.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
Catalog note
802.11 b/g/n wifi connection @2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
The official spec sheet lists 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Features
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
Catalog note
Quick Replies: choose a preset response and take a message from visitors when you're not available. No subscription is required for Quick Replies; a Ring subscription is only needed to review the recorded messages.
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Quick Reply plays a canned answer to the visitor from the monitor or the app, and the app can also store replies you record yourself.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
The doorbell is a scene trigger in the SwitchBot app, and the monitor has a dedicated unlock button for a paired SwitchBot lock.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Not recorded
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Not recorded
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Not recorded
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Not recorded
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Hub
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
The monitor is CSA certified against Matter 1.4 as a Matter bridge, and bridges a paired SwitchBot lock (such as the Lock Ultra) into a Matter fabric over Bluetooth.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Included Accessories
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Sold separately
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
The 4.3 inch indoor monitor ships in the box and is the chime, rated 100dB. It also acts as a Wi-Fi relay for the doorbell.
Integrations
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Works with Alexa for voice-controlled live streaming, and an Echo Show can pop up the camera feed when the doorbell is pressed.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
Apple Home is not supported: the doorbell camera is not a HomeKit accessory and the Matter bridge in the monitor only carries a SwitchBot lock, not the camera.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
SwitchBot lists Alexa and Google as the supported smart assistants, and the Amazon Canada listing is titled Compatible with Alexa & Google Home.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
SwitchBot documents Home Assistant support over RTSP, with the stream published when the doorbell is rung. Home Assistant can also pull the feed over ONVIF.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
The doorbell itself is not exposed over Matter. The monitor is certified as a Matter bridge, but what it publishes to a Matter fabric is a paired SwitchBot lock, not the camera or the doorbell press.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
SwitchBot does not list SmartThings for this product and reviewers confirm it is not supported.
Motion Detection
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Not recorded
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- 130° Horizontal
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
One detection zone, set by resizing a rectangle over the live image.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- 9 m
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- 7.5 m
Power
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Not applicable / unspecified
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- 570 days
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Built-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery, recharged over USB-C (5V/2A).
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Optional
Catalog note
The doorbell normally runs on its own battery, but it has low-voltage screw terminals on the back and can be wired to the indoor monitor with bell wire for continuous power. An optional solar panel is sold separately. The indoor monitor is always mains powered (100 to 220V AC).
Storage
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Subscription required
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Subscription required
Catalog note
Cloud storage is optional and paid, with a 30-day free trial for new users. Local microSD recording needs no plan.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
There is no built-in flash. The 4GB card that ships with the kit is a removable microSD card.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
The microSD slot sits in the indoor monitor, so the card cannot be stolen with the doorbell. A 4GB card is pre-installed (about 3,500 short events) and cards up to 512GB are supported.
Video
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Live view is available at any time from the monitor's monitoring button or from the SwitchBot app.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
Recording is event based to save battery, with clips capped at 60 seconds. There is no continuous recording mode.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
2K capture at 2304 x 1296, in a 16:9 head-to-toe framing.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
940nm infrared night vision, rated to about 10m.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
White LED spotlights give a full-color night mode alongside the infrared one.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- 150° Horizontal / 150° Vertical
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- 135° Horizontal / 79.5° Vertical / 165° Diagonal
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- YES (1536p)
Catalog note
1536p HD+ Video
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- YES (1296p)
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
The doorbell and monitor talk to each other directly, so ringing, intercom and local recording keep working while the internet is down.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
The recordings land on the microSD card inside the monitor, and the monitor runs on mains power only, so a power cut stops the recording even though the doorbell itself is on battery.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- No
Catalog note
The app has no privacy blackout zone; the only area control is the single motion detection rectangle.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- No
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
RTSP is supported and is how SwitchBot documents the Home Assistant path. The stream is published on events rather than kept open, to protect battery life.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Subscription required
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Yes
Catalog note
Events are recorded to the microSD card in the monitor with no plan, or to the optional cloud.
- Ring Wired Doorbell Pro
- Yes
- SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell
- Not recorded
| Specification | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro | SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | Subscription requiredCatalog notePet tagging needs one of the SwitchBot cloud plans. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThere is no facial recognition, unlike the eufy and Aqara doorbells it competes with. | |
YES (3D Motion)Catalog note3D Motion Detection with Bird's Eye View | Yes | |
| Subscription required | NoCatalog notePackage detection is not offered, not even on the paid plans. | |
| Subscription required | YesCatalog noteHuman detection is the one AI filter included with no plan. | |
| No | Subscription requiredCatalog noteVehicle tagging needs one of the SwitchBot cloud plans. | |
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog note802.11 b/g/n | YesCatalog noteIEEE 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4GHz, plus Bluetooth 5.0 for setup and the local link. | |
YesCatalog note802.11 b/g/n wifi connection @2.4GHz and 5.0GHz | NoCatalog noteThe official spec sheet lists 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only. | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
YesCatalog noteQuick Replies: choose a preset response and take a message from visitors when you're not available. No subscription is required for Quick Replies; a Ring subscription is only needed to review the recorded messages. | YesCatalog noteQuick Reply plays a canned answer to the visitor from the monitor or the app, and the app can also store replies you record yourself. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteThe doorbell is a scene trigger in the SwitchBot app, and the monitor has a dedicated unlock button for a paired SwitchBot lock. | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
| Hub | ||
| No | YesCatalog noteThe monitor is CSA certified against Matter 1.4 as a Matter bridge, and bridges a paired SwitchBot lock (such as the Lock Ultra) into a Matter fabric over Bluetooth. | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Included Accessories | ||
| Sold separately | YesCatalog noteThe 4.3 inch indoor monitor ships in the box and is the chime, rated 100dB. It also acts as a Wi-Fi relay for the doorbell. | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteWorks with Alexa for voice-controlled live streaming, and an Echo Show can pop up the camera feed when the doorbell is pressed. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteApple Home is not supported: the doorbell camera is not a HomeKit accessory and the Matter bridge in the monitor only carries a SwitchBot lock, not the camera. | |
| No | YesCatalog noteSwitchBot lists Alexa and Google as the supported smart assistants, and the Amazon Canada listing is titled Compatible with Alexa & Google Home. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteSwitchBot documents Home Assistant support over RTSP, with the stream published when the doorbell is rung. Home Assistant can also pull the feed over ONVIF. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThe doorbell itself is not exposed over Matter. The monitor is certified as a Matter bridge, but what it publishes to a Matter fabric is a paired SwitchBot lock, not the camera or the doorbell press. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteSwitchBot does not list SmartThings for this product and reviewers confirm it is not supported. | |
| Motion Detection | ||
| Not recorded | 130° Horizontal | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteOne detection zone, set by resizing a rectangle over the live image. | |
| 9 m | 7.5 m | |
| Power | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | 570 days | |
| No | YesCatalog noteBuilt-in 5000mAh rechargeable battery, recharged over USB-C (5V/2A). | |
| Yes | OptionalCatalog noteThe doorbell normally runs on its own battery, but it has low-voltage screw terminals on the back and can be wired to the indoor monitor with bell wire for continuous power. An optional solar panel is sold separately. The indoor monitor is always mains powered (100 to 220V AC). | |
| Storage | ||
| Subscription required | Subscription requiredCatalog noteCloud storage is optional and paid, with a 30-day free trial for new users. Local microSD recording needs no plan. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThere is no built-in flash. The 4GB card that ships with the kit is a removable microSD card. | |
| No | YesCatalog noteThe microSD slot sits in the indoor monitor, so the card cannot be stolen with the doorbell. A 4GB card is pre-installed (about 3,500 short events) and cards up to 512GB are supported. | |
| Video | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteLive view is available at any time from the monitor's monitoring button or from the SwitchBot app. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteRecording is event based to save battery, with clips capped at 60 seconds. There is no continuous recording mode. | |
| No | YesCatalog note2K capture at 2304 x 1296, in a 16:9 head-to-toe framing. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog note940nm infrared night vision, rated to about 10m. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteWhite LED spotlights give a full-color night mode alongside the infrared one. | |
| 150° Horizontal / 150° Vertical | 135° Horizontal / 79.5° Vertical / 165° Diagonal | |
YES (1536p)Catalog note1536p HD+ Video | YES (1296p) | |
| No | No | |
| No | YesCatalog noteThe doorbell and monitor talk to each other directly, so ringing, intercom and local recording keep working while the internet is down. | |
| No | NoCatalog noteThe recordings land on the microSD card inside the monitor, and the monitor runs on mains power only, so a power cut stops the recording even though the doorbell itself is on battery. | |
| Yes | NoCatalog noteThe app has no privacy blackout zone; the only area control is the single motion detection rectangle. | |
| No | YesCatalog noteRTSP is supported and is how SwitchBot documents the Home Assistant path. The stream is published on events rather than kept open, to protect battery life. | |
| Subscription required | YesCatalog noteEvents are recorded to the microSD card in the monitor with no plan, or to the optional cloud. | |
| Yes | Not recorded | |
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