This Ring Doorbell deal is a cheap way to smarten up your front door

Most video doorbells make you choose between a wide-angle view of your porch or a tight shot of whoever’s face is at the door, but the Ring Battery Doorbell doesn’t ask you to compromise.

Right on that premise, the Ring Battery Doorbell is currently down from $99.99 to $59.99 at Amazon, putting $40 back in your pocket for a camera that covers significantly more of your front door area.

The headline feature here is Head-to-Toe Video, which expands the vertical field of view compared to the previous generation, so you can see both a visitor’s face and any packages left on your doorstep in a single frame.

That wider perspective pairs naturally with Live View, which lets you pull up a real-time feed from your phone at any moment, whether you’re in the next room or across town on a work trip.

Two-Way Talk is built in as well, so you can have a full conversation with whoever’s at the door without opening it, which is particularly useful for redirecting delivery drivers when you’re not home.

Motion Detection alerts push a notification to your phone the moment activity is detected outside, and because the doorbell runs on a built-in rechargeable battery, installation doesn’t require any existing doorbell wiring at your property.

Charging is handled via USB-C; you simply detach the unit from its wall bracket, connect the included cable, and click it back into place when it’s ready, which makes the whole process considerably less disruptive than it sounds.

The Ring Battery Doorbell also connects with Alexa-enabled devices, meaning an Echo Show can display a live feed when motion is detected, and compatible Echo speakers will announce when someone arrives.

It’s worth noting that features like Smart Alerts for person and package recognition, video history, and Quick Replies each require a Ring Protect subscription, sold separately, so factor that into your running costs.

For anyone who has been putting off adding a smart doorbell to their home setup, this 40% discount makes the barrier to entry meaningfully lower than it has been.

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