Here you are; you have finally decided to protect your home and what’s important to you. Now what? You are holding the Ring Chime and Ring Pro and wonder if all of the hype is worth it. Let us review them both and see!
In this article, you’ll hear about the pros and cons to help you decide which is best for you. After all, the one with the most bells and whistles isn’t always the one everyone should buy. Read on to decide which version is best for you!
Ring Chime vs. Ring Chime Pro
The Ring Chime and The Ring Chime Pro possess the same features. The main differences are the Ring Chime Pro comes with alert amplification making your alerts louder. The Ring Chime Pro also acts as a WiFi extender for your doorbell if it is outside the WiFi coverage area.
Most of the features of the Ring Chime and the Ring Chime Pro are similar. They both feature
- Extended audio coverage area of Ring alertsVolume control with a Do Not Disturb optionMany ringtones to choose from
Ring Chime
Many features are included in the Ring Chime. We will review those and the pros and cons. Cost is another aspect that is important to buyers. The Ring Chime has features that include:
- Motion DetectionClassic and Seasonal TonesSnooze
In life, there is the good and bad. From installation to add-ons, let us take a look.
You should buy the Ring Chime if you want to upgrade your current doorbell or need a better way to be alerted to who is at your door and around your premises.
Combining the features and cost is an easy, low-fuss way to hear alerts louder and see who is at your door. This device costs $34.99, which is considerably low for home security.
Plug It In To Install
All you need to do to install the Ring Chime is plug it in where you need to hear the doorbell.
Loud Chimes
The Ring Chime comes with multiple doorbell tones. You can also use multiple Ring Chimes for a larger coverage area in different rooms.
There Are Some Additional Fees
If the WiFi connection where your doorbell is installed is weaker, you may need a WiFi extender to get the full functionality out of your Ring Doorbell.
There is a subscription fee to store your recorded videos in the cloud. It’s either $3 per month or $30 per year.
Some Other Annoyances
Some users have reported humming or buzzing – There are some tricks to eliminate this problem that can be seen here.
Ring Chime Pro
Now, you may have had your Ring Chime for some time and think you’re ready for an upgrade to the Ring Chime Pro. Maybe you are a techie and want to have the latest in home security. Here we will devolve further into its features. The advancements include:
- Embedded WiFi extenderNight lightOpens to other Ring devices
This model of the Chime is a little pricier than the original. The Ring Chime Pro retails for $59.99. The kind of person that would need or wants this would want the convenience of not having to purchase an extender. There are differences from the original that is outlined below.
From here, you can decide when to see it side by side.
The Ring Chime Pro is Within Reach
Unlike the Ring Chime, you don’t need to purchase a separate extender. The Ring Chime Pro acts as a WiFi extender for your Ring products.
Alerts You When You Need to Know
With the Ring Chime Pro, you are alerted whenever there is activity. All it takes is a glance at your device. You can also program it to what type of alerts you want to receive.
The Install Will Take Longer Than The Ring Chime
With more features, and the ability to act like a WiFi extender for your Ring devices comes a longer install process. There are more prompts in the Ring app for installing the Chime Pro.
Ding Dong
For those that are hard of hearing, the pre-installed sound and tone may be a welcome relief due to its louder volume. This could also be a deterrent to those sensitive to louder sounds.
Conclusion
You have your facts. It’s time for you to make an informed decision. Is it the price that you are looking for? Could it be an easy convenience that has more meaning? Which of these devices is worth it to you?
