Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Ring Battery Doorbell

The Ring Battery Doorbell is better overall. It carries a higher owner rating, streams 1536p HD in a tall Head-to-Toe view, and works with Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is more affordable and its AA batteries last far longer between changes, but both need a subscription for saved video.

Rating and integrations versus price and battery. The Ring Battery Doorbell is the better-reviewed unit and adds Home Assistant on top of Alexa and IFTTT, while the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is cheaper and runs about 2 years on 3 AA cells, though it works only with Alexa and IFTTT.

The Blink. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is rated around 2 years on 3 replaceable AA batteries, whereas the Ring Battery Doorbell uses a rechargeable pack that can drop to recharging every few weeks under heavy motion. For the least frequent power fuss, Blink wins there.

Yes. Both the Ring Battery Doorbell and the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) put saved video history and person or package alerts behind a paid plan, and neither offers local storage. Live view, ringing and basic motion notifications work without one on each.

Buyers who want the better-rated, Head-to-Toe wireless doorbell and value Home Assistant alongside Alexa and IFTTT. It suits Alexa and Echo households wanting a quick, no-wiring install and are fine budgeting for Ring Protect.

Cost-conscious Alexa or Blink owners who want the lowest price and very long AA battery life with minimal charging, and who do not need Home Assistant, Google or HomeKit and accept paying for a cloud plan.