Just a day after the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 Plus started shipping to customers, the company is launching the second generation of Ring Alarm, the brand's customizable security offering. With this, anyone available can answer the door, which makes it reliable and great for the family. Ring's theme for the second generation is a sleeker and less bulky design. This will, therefore, take a few minutes to finish the set-up. The Ring Video Doorbell 1 has infrared night vision, which aids in enhancing security at night. Prequalify now. Ring, which was purchased by Amazon for $1 billion in February 2018, announced the second generation of its home security system on Thursday. [A Risky Approach], Can CCTV Systems Record Sound? In addition to this, video doorbells also have night vision, which also boosts security at night. The video resolution of Ring 1 and 2 is another key difference between the two video doorbells. The devices will appear under doorbells on your devices screen. The Ring 1 and 2 are compatible with tablets, Smartphones, and PCs, which allows for a quick alert in case motion is detected. This means that whenever I get the alert, I can easily have a live view of the person approaching my door. With the 24/7 recording system, I can easily find out who visited me when I wasn’t around. With this, I can easily talk with the guest at the door with less noise interruption. I haven't had my alarm trip to figure it out but every other notification sound is on the keypad. For Ring 1, it has a 720HD camera, which doesn’t bring out as clear images as Ring 2. These devices allow for easy monitoring of whoever visits my home and at any time. Are Ring Alarm 1st gen and 2nd gen devices compatible? @Arkangel95, the new Alarm Keypads are also virtually the same in operation, with a change in dimensions and aesthetics. Z-wave repeaters of any brand are all hardwired/plugged in as far as I know. This video doorbell is rated to work in temperatures ranging between -5 and 120 degrees. This is because it features a built-in microphone and speakers. It also has two-way audio with a noise cancellation system. 1080p HD video doorbell that lets you see, hear and speak to people from your phone, tablet, or select Echo device. Buuut, Ring said the screw holes on the Gen 2 keypad holder won’t line-up with the Gen 1 keypad holder. On its own, Ring Alarm can alert you if a sensor goes off or if it detects motion. whenever someone rings at the doorbell, I can choose to open the door or not after identifying who is at the door. Once the mounting bracket is secured to the wall, install the video doorbell. The second-generation Ring Alarm is available for preorder right now at Amazon.com, and will officially launch on April 29. With the video doorbell, I can also tell strangers that you are home even when not in. This implies that I don’t need to stand and open the door. Hadn't heard about it. Might give the new motion sensor a try, haven't used my first gen at all because I've got two large dogs. It might be small for some houses due to a somewhat limited range, but is a perfect size for apartments. This has greatly reduced theft cases in homes. For an easy view of anyone at the door, these video doorbells have HD video resolution.