Question

Just noticed there is a now a Ring Doorbell 3. Does anyone have one/know the differences between this and the 2?  

Answer 1

Cost more

Answer 2

RVD3 supports 5GHz and also has a pre-roll option. Otherwise it’s mostly the same as previous.  

Comments

From their site on the RVD3 plus: “Our premium battery-powered doorbell with advanced security features including improved motion detection, an added near motion zone and Pre-Roll technology. With an additional 4-second video preview of each motion event, you’ll automatically start recording before you even receive an alert. ”

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Sounds the same as the first generation updates I just got.  

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@crotchety no pre-roll on older models and no 5GHz support.  

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Thanks, I did read that but it sounds like what their marketing copy always says :)

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@pentosan53231 meh works just fine still I guess lol

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@duodenary87 it has a true pre-roll. Almost like how the RVD pro starts recording prior to motion. Not as good as truly hardwired, but an advanced feature.  

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@pentosan53231 that sounds like a good feature if it works

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@duodenary87 yes sir, it’s pretty good. I have it at my garage door and it has worked well for me. I run it on battery and I’ve noticed when it gets to about 30% or so that it’s more delayed. I just make sure to charge it before I hit that point and it does exactly what I want.  

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That being said, I’d never pick it over my Pro model, so much better going hardwired.  

Answer 3

3 times the problems now.  

Answer 4

Rdb2 is fine for most situations, the rdb3 has had problems with charging (if hardwired) and the 5ghtz band is a bit hit and miss.  

Answer 5

What i gather from the comparisons is that the RVD3 has 5Ghz. it is a better faster spectrum which is not so congested as the 2. 4 ghz, but keep in mind that 5 GHz is a much smaller / shorter range than 2. 4 GHz. so if you having issues now it will not make it any better. Unless you have a proper wifi network.