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ActiveRing Video Doorbell 4
Ring Video Doorbell 4 — the best-selling video doorbell in the world.
Common Applications
Press the button, see who is at the door from your phone anywhere in the world. The button itself is a mechanical momentary switch with a surrounding LED ring. 1080p HD camera, two-way audio, motion detection, night vision. Runs on rechargeable battery or hardwired to existing doorbell wiring. Over 10 million Ring doorbells sold.
Openness & Hackability
Locked to Ring/Amazon. Cannot flash. HA cloud integration available via unofficial API. Button hardware is mechanical, smarts locked in WiFi module.
Specifications
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Battery Life
Expected battery life under normal use. BLE buttons typically last 1-2 years on a coin cell.
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6-12 months
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Battery Type
The battery used. CR2032 = common coin cell, easy to replace. AAA = higher capacity. USB-C = rechargeable.
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Rechargeable lithium-ion
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Satin Nickel/Bronze
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Smart Home Integrations
Compatible smart home platforms and voice assistants.
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Alexa, Ring App
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IP Rating
Ingress Protection rating — first digit is dust (0-6), second is water (0-9). Higher is better.
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IPX5 (rain)
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Mounting Type
How the button attaches to the panel. Panel mount is standard — installs through a cutout from the front.
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Surface mount (screws)
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Protocol
The wireless communication standard. BLE = short range, phone direct. Zigbee = mesh network, needs hub. Z-Wave = mesh, needs hub. WiFi = direct, higher power.
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WiFi 2.4/5GHz
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$85.95 — $105.28
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Battery Life
- 6-12 months
- Battery Type
- Rechargeable lithium-ion
- Color
- Satin Nickel/Bronze
- Smart Home Integrations
- Alexa, Ring App
- IP Rating
- IPX5 (rain)
What People Are Saying
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