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£109.99
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Updated October 2026
Data from the official EZVIZ and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
The cheaper doorbell of the pair is the one to beat: the Ring Video Doorbell Wired wins this matchup on price, alert variety, customizable motion zones and automatic replies.
It is a compact hardwired 1080p doorbell with a 155-degree horizontal view, deep Alexa and Echo integration and quick replies, and because it is wired there is no battery to charge. The EZVIZ CP4 is the more specialized option, a peephole kit with a 4.3-inch indoor touchscreen, a two-year warranty, local microSD recording up to 512 GB and a voice changer, but it is battery-powered and its life depends on how busy your doorway is. Pick the Ring Video Doorbell Wired for a wired door on a budget and an Alexa home, or the EZVIZ CP4 if your door has a peephole and you want a screen inside.
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| Feature | EZVIZ CP4 | Ring Video Doorbell Wired | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109.99 | £29.99 | Ring Video Doorbell Wired |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | Ring Video Doorbell Wired |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Alexa, Home Assistant | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Cloud | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Alerts | Motion, People | Motion, People, Packages | Ring Video Doorbell Wired |
| Customizable Motion Zones | NO | YES | Ring Video Doorbell Wired |
| Voice Changing | YES | NO | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Automatic Replies | NO | YES | Ring Video Doorbell Wired |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
What the differences mean
Subscription or local storage
The EZVIZ CP4 records events to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with no monthly fee, and it can play them back on the indoor screen. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired has no local storage, so video history and the person and package alerts need a Ring Protect plan.
Form factor
The EZVIZ CP4 is a peephole kit: the camera replaces the viewer in the door and a 4.3-inch touchscreen with up to five ringtones mounts inside. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is a conventional camera that mounts beside the door, and no chime is in its box.
Power
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired runs on existing 16 to 24V doorbell wiring with no battery to charge. The EZVIZ CP4 uses a 4600 mAh battery rated for 90 days of standby, and the real figure depends entirely on how much traffic passes the door.
Smart home integrations
The EZVIZ CP4 works with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant and adds a two-year warranty and a voice changer. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is limited to Alexa and Home Assistant through the community ring-mqtt integration, and it carries a one-year warranty.
Weather resistance
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is sold as weather resistant. EZVIZ states that neither the camera nor the screen of the EZVIZ CP4 is waterproof, so the peephole kit needs a sheltered door.
Which one to buy if
- you have doorbell wiring and a tight budget
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is the most affordable way onto a wired door in this pair, with no battery to maintain.
- your door already has a peephole
The EZVIZ CP4 drops into the existing viewer hole and adds a screen inside with no drilling or wiring.
- your home is built on Alexa and Echo
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired shows its feed on an Echo Show with minimal lag and announces visitors through the Ring and Alexa ecosystem.
- you refuse to pay a subscription
The EZVIZ CP4 records to a microSD card, so events do not sit behind a monthly plan.
- you want a screen indoors, not just a phone
The EZVIZ CP4 includes a 4.3-inch indoor touchscreen that doubles as the chime.
15% OFF
£109.99
£129.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
- + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- - Price: £109.99 vs £29.99
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
Winner
40% OFF
£29.99
£49.99
- + Price: £29.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
What owners say
Owners of both are quick to separate the two jobs these doorbells do. Ring Video Doorbell Wired owners call it the cheapest way into Ring, and they like the hardwired install that takes about 30 to 45 minutes with the app, the strong Alexa and Echo Show integration, affordable subscription tiers and quick replies that even delivery drivers notice; the common complaints are 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi, a separate chime to hear it indoors, subscription-gated video and smart alerts, and softer image quality when enlarged. EZVIZ CP4 owners describe a peephole kit that fits in minutes with no drilling, an indoor screen anyone can use and subscription-free recording to microSD, but their warning is battery life, which can drop to about a week when the door faces a busy street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: EZVIZ CP4 or Ring Video Doorbell Wired?
The Ring Video Doorbell Wired, by the helper's overall ranking, because it is the cheaper of the two and scores on alerts, motion zones and automatic replies. The EZVIZ CP4 is the better fit for a specific case: a door with a peephole where you want a screen inside and local recording with no subscription.
What is the biggest difference between the EZVIZ CP4 and the Ring Video Doorbell Wired?
Power and storage. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is hardwired with no battery and no local storage, so it leans on a Ring plan. The EZVIZ CP4 is a battery peephole kit that records to microSD at no monthly cost.
Does the Ring Video Doorbell Wired need a subscription?
For the full experience, yes. Live view, two-way talk and phone alerts work without one, but saving and reviewing video history and getting person and package smart alerts require a Ring Protect plan. Ring charges per camera for cameras at different locations.
Does the EZVIZ CP4 work with Alexa and Google Home?
Yes, and with Home Assistant. To stream to an Echo Show or a Google display you first have to turn off image encryption in the EZVIZ app, because the assistant cannot read an encrypted stream. Apple Home is not supported.
Who should buy the EZVIZ CP4?
Apartment dwellers whose door already has a peephole, renters who cannot wire a doorbell, and anyone who wants a screen indoors and subscription-free recording to a microSD card.
Who should buy the Ring Video Doorbell Wired?
First-time Ring buyers on a budget, homes with existing low-voltage doorbell wiring, and Alexa or Echo households that accept a Ring Protect plan for saved video and smart alerts.
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