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£109.99
£129.99
Updated October 2026
Data from the official EZVIZ and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
Local microSD recording and a two-year warranty decide this one: the EZVIZ CP4 edges the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro on price, integrations, storage and voice changing.
It is a peephole kit with a 4.3-inch indoor touchscreen, 1080p video, a 166-degree diagonal view and a 4600 mAh battery, and it records events to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with no subscription. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is the better camera by a distance, with 1536p head-to-toe video, dual-band Wi-Fi, radar-based 3D motion detection and a working mechanical chime, but it is wired-only, saves nothing locally and gates video and smart alerts behind a Ring plan. Pick the EZVIZ CP4 for a concealed, subscription-free peephole setup, or the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro for the best wired Ring camera.
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| Feature | EZVIZ CP4 | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £109.99 | $199.99 | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro |
| 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 Wired Doorbell Pro |
| Customizable Motion Zones | NO | YES | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro |
| Voice Changing | YES | NO | EZVIZ CP4 |
| Automatic Replies | NO | YES | Ring Wired Doorbell Pro |
What the differences mean
Storage and subscription
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 Wired Doorbell Pro has no local storage, so video history and the person and package alerts need a Ring Protect plan.
Warranty
The EZVIZ CP4 carries a two-year warranty, against one year on the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro. It is one of the clearer points in the EZVIZ column for a device that lives outside.
Video and networking
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro shoots 1536p with a 150-by-150-degree head-to-toe view and connects over dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The EZVIZ CP4 is 1080p with a 166-degree diagonal view and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
Motion and alerts
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro uses 3D Motion Detection with customizable zones and a bird's-eye map, and it adds automatic replies and package alerts. The EZVIZ CP4 has PIR plus human shape detection with three sensitivity levels and no zoning, but it adds a voice changer.
Form factor and power
The EZVIZ CP4 replaces an existing peephole and runs on a battery, so it suits a rental or an apartment door. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is a conventional wired camera that needs 16 to 24V wiring and often a transformer upgrade.
Which one to buy if
- your door has a peephole and you want to avoid wiring
The EZVIZ CP4 drops into the existing viewer hole and runs on a battery, with a screen inside.
- you want local recording with no monthly fee
The EZVIZ CP4 stores events on a microSD card, while the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro keeps nothing without a plan.
- you have wiring and want the sharpest image
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro shoots 1536p with dual-band Wi-Fi, well above the 1080p of the EZVIZ CP4.
- you want precise zone-based motion detection
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro draws 3D motion zones over a bird's-eye map so passersby do not trigger alerts.
- you want to keep your mechanical chime
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro rings an existing mechanical chime, which the EZVIZ CP4 does not touch.
Winner
15% OFF
£109.99
£129.99
- + Price: £109.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
$199.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages
- - Price: $199.99 vs £109.99
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
What owners say
EZVIZ CP4 owners bought a peephole kit and describe it as the easiest install of any doorbell, with no drilling and a screen inside that children and elderly parents can use, plus subscription-free microSD recording and a voice changer; their warning is battery life on a busy landing and the lack of waterproofing. Ring Wired Doorbell Pro owners call the 1536p head-to-toe view a big upgrade over older Ring, Nest and Aqara models, and they value the 3D motion zones, a mechanical chime that finally works and the built-in siren, but they flag transformer upgrades, the Ring Protect plan needed for saved video and smart alerts, and the plan being charged per camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: EZVIZ CP4 or Ring Wired Doorbell Pro?
The EZVIZ CP4, by the overall ranking, because it wins more of the compared rows: price, warranty, integrations, storage and voice changing. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is the better camera and the stronger wired doorbell, but most of what makes it useful beyond live view sits behind a Ring plan.
What is the biggest difference between the EZVIZ CP4 and the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro?
The product itself. The EZVIZ CP4 is a battery peephole kit with an indoor screen and free microSD recording, while the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is a conventional wired 1536p camera with much better image quality, dual-band Wi-Fi and 3D motion detection but no local storage.
Does the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro need a subscription?
For the full experience, yes. Live view, two-way talk and ringing work without one, but saving and reviewing video history and getting person and package smart alerts require a Ring Protect plan, and Ring charges per camera for locations that are not the same.
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 drill or wire, and anyone who wants a screen indoors plus subscription-free microSD recording.
Who should buy the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro?
Homes with existing wiring that can supply 16 to 24V, Ring and Alexa users who want the best wired Ring image and the most accurate motion zones, and buyers who accept the Ring Protect plan.
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