What stands out
- Quick-release rechargeable battery
- 2K head-to-toe view
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
Australian profile
RingBattery Video Doorbell 2K Plus (2nd Gen)
Busy entrances where a removable battery and dual-band Wi-Fi are worth paying for.
Our opinion · sourced factsRing Australia directChecked 2026-11-11
- Type
- Video doorbell
- Hardware
- $249
- Power
- Battery / Hardwired
- Storage
- Cloud
Video doorbellRetinal 2K, 140° × 140° head-to-toeOur opinion
The quick-release battery is the practical upgrade over the base model; cloud dependence remains unchanged.
Watch-outs
- No local recording
- Recorded history requires Ring Protect
- Hardwiring does not enable local CCTV recording
- Real-world battery endurance
- Long-term Ring Protect cost
Manufacturer-sourced facts
The important details, grouped properly.
Scan the buying, installation, recording and smart-home facts without digging through a specification wall.
Buying snapshot
- Product type
- Video doorbell
- Product family
- Battery Video Doorbell
- Australian channel
- Ring Australia direct
- Typical hardware price
- $249 AUD
- Price tier
- Mid-range
- Checked
- 2026-11-11
Device & installation
- Resolution
- Retinal 2K, 140° × 140° head-to-toe
- Power
- Battery / Hardwired
- Weather use
- Weather-resistant; confirm mounting limits
- Hub
- No hub
- Doorbell wiring
- Battery or existing low-voltage wiring
Recording & storage
- Storage
- Cloud
- Subscription
- Required for recordings
- Plan detail
- Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location.
- Continuous recording
- Event recording only. This model and power configuration are outside Ring’s Australian 24/7 recording eligibility.
- Internet outage
- Live remote access and new cloud recordings depend on internet connectivity.
Detection & smart home
Detection
MotionPerson · planPackage · plan
Platforms
Amazon Alexa
- Detection zones
- Supported
- Two-way talk
- Yes
- Built-in siren
- No
Australian price & purchase layer
Price and availability
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Observed equipment price. Confirm at checkout.
Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location.
Before buying
Confirm the exact Australian SKU, included storage hardware, current plan price, transformer or power requirements, warranty and supported integrations. A camera’s presence does not guarantee prevention, identification or complete coverage.
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Last checked
- Specifications last checked
- 11 November 2026
- Price last checked
- 11 November 2026
- Australian availability last checked
- 11 November 2026
Sources used
What changed
- Australian launch: Ring Australia's new $249 regular-price Plus model is now compared with Retinal 2K head-to-toe video, dual-band Wi-Fi, a quick-release battery and plan-dependent cloud history.