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Eufy Video Doorbell S220 vs Ring Battery Doorbell Plus

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
What will it cost after checkout? On running cost and platform support, the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 beats the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus in this battery doorbell pairing.
It records 2K clips to a eufy HomeBase with no subscription, detects people on the device for free, works with Google Home as well as Alexa and is the lower priced of the two. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the better reviewed and brings colour night vision, a tall 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe view, a quick-release battery pack and package alerts with a plan, but it keeps no video without Ring's subscription. Both run on battery or wiring and use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Choose the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 if you own or will buy a HomeBase, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus for an Alexa home that already pays for Ring.
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FeatureEufy Video Doorbell S220Ring Battery Doorbell PlusWinner
Rating4.54.6Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
IntegrationsGoogle Home, AlexaAlexa, Home AssistantEufy Video Doorbell S220
AlertsMotion, PeopleMotion, People, PackagesRing Battery Doorbell Plus
No Subscription RequiredYESNOEufy Video Doorbell S220
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
StorageCloudCloudTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Voice ChangingNONOTie

What the differences mean

Storage and fees

The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 records to a eufy HomeBase with no subscription, but it will not work without one. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus keeps nothing without a Ring plan, which also unlocks person and package alerts.

Framing and night vision

The Ring sees a square 150 by 150 degrees head to toe and records colour at night. The Eufy records 2K with black and white night vision, so parcels on the mat are the Ring's strength.

Battery

The Eufy is rated for about 6 months per charge. The Ring's pack comes out without removing the doorbell, though owners note it charges over micro-USB after undoing a screw. Both can be hardwired.

Smart home platforms

The Eufy works with Google Home and Alexa. The Ring works with Alexa and Home Assistant but not Google Home.

Which one to buy if

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  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa
  • + No Subscription Required: YES
  • - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
  • - Alerts: Motion, People vs Motion, People, Packages

What owners say

Owners of both battery doorbells praise quick installs and clear video. Eufy Video Doorbell S220 owners put no fees and local storage first, several having left Ring for that reason, and they report units still working after five years, near-flawless person detection and long battery life. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus owners single out the quick-release battery pack, a head-to-toe view that shows parcels on the step and helpful Ring support. The complaints differ. Eufy owners warn that it needs a HomeBase to work, that two-way audio lags and that it can drop offline until the base is restarted. Ring owners say saved video and smart alerts need a paid plan they were not warned about, that the pack is recharged over micro-USB after undoing a torx screw, and that heavy traffic and cold drain it faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy Video Doorbell S220 or Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?

The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 for most buyers, since it records 2K to a eufy HomeBase with no subscription and works with Google Home and Alexa. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is better for a head-to-toe colour view in an Alexa home already on a Ring plan.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?

Where video is stored. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 saves clips locally on a HomeBase for free, while the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus saves them only in the cloud with a Ring plan.

Does the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 work without a HomeBase?

No. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 is an add-on that needs a eufy HomeBase for storage and connection. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus connects straight to Wi-Fi.

Which has better night vision, the Eufy Video Doorbell S220 or the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus records colour at night. The Eufy Video Doorbell S220 switches to black and white infrared.

Who should buy the Eufy Video Doorbell S220?

HomeBase owners and anyone who wants free local 2K recording and person detection, on Google Home or Alexa.

Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?

Alexa and Ring households that want a quick-release battery, colour night vision and a tall head-to-toe view, and will pay for the Ring plan.

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