One-Day Sale Lops 50% Off Ring’s Battery-Powered Video Doorbell, Hitting Its Record Low

If your front door still relies on a basic bell or, worse, a knock then today’s the day to level up. Best Buy is running a one-day Ring sale that slashes prices on a battery-powered doorbell that can smarten up basically any entryway. Amazon is matching prices, but Best Buy is the better bet if you want in-person collection and returns. Just note that the deal is only available today, Sept. 10.

The Ring Battery Doorbell is down to $50 in both silver and bronze color options, a $50 saving and a return to the record-low price we saw during July’s Prime Day sale. Silver is the classic Ring doorbell color, while the bronze adds a little personality to your porch.

While this base-level Ring doorbell doesn’t quite compete with the upgraded Plus or Pro version in terms of specs, CNET’s resident smart home expert Tyler Lacoma called it a “very competent” option in his list of the best Ring video doorbells, thanks to its HD video and competitive field of view. Its affordability is also a huge plus point — especially today — and head-to-toe video, two-way talk, motion alerts and package detection round out the feature set (some requiring a Ring Protect plan).

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If you’re starting from scratch, the Ring starter set is another option on sale today, down to $70 for the bundle. You get the same battery-powered doorbell plus a second-gen Ring Indoor Cam with color night vision and a privacy shutter. It’s a quick way to cover both your front door and a key room inside your home.

Why this deal matters

Ring cameras go on sale periodically throughout the year, but today’s prices match Prime Day, which is rare outside of a major shopping event. As well as a low price, the battery-powered doorbell offers a no-fuss installation and solid set of features for most users.