Deciding on whether to buy a product like RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle or perhaps Amazon Echo Dot (2018)? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle vs Amazon Echo Dot (2018)

RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle specs

RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle
 Amazon Echo Dot (2018) specs

Amazon Echo Dot (2018)
Type: Smart doorbell

Type: Smart home assistant

Compatible app: Ring app

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android
– Windows 10
– MacOS

Works with: – WeMo
– Philips Hue
– Hive
– Netatmo

Works with: – Samsung SmartThings
– Wink
– IFTTT

Connectivity: – Bluetooth
– WiFi

Connectivity: WiFi

Power: Mains

Power: Rechargeable battery

FEATURES
FEATURES

1.: Plays music from Prime Music, Spotify, TuneIn and more using your voice

1.: See who”s at the door and monitor your home when you”re not there

2.: Answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives information on local businesses, provides sports scores and schedules and more using the Alexa Voice Service

2.: Two-way audio lets you listen and talk to anyone on your property directly from your mobile device

3.: Controls lights, switches, thermostats and more

3.: Instant mobile alerts when motion is detected

GENERAL
4.: Full HD 1080p wide-angle video

5.: Easily recharge the battery using the included power pack

Colour: Black

GENERAL

Box contents: – Amazon Echo Dot
– AC power adapter

Dimensions: 43 x 99 x 99 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Satin & Venetian

Weight: 300 g

Box contents: – Ring Video Doorbell 2
– Quick release rechargeable battery
– Interchangeable faceplate x 2
– Charging cable
– Installation hardware
– Quick set-up guide
– Wedge kit x 2
– Corner kit x 2

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dimensions: 129 x 62 x 27 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 680 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £228.99

Price: £49.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 1097

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle or Amazon Echo Dot (2018), a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 147 products in the same category as RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle, which is the Smart Smart monitoring category. Of these 147 products the average price was £176.83, the most expensive was £1349 and the cheapest was just £5. We then looked at the price of the 147 in the same as the Amazon Echo Dot (2018), which of course the average was £176.83, top price was £1349 and cheapest £5.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Ring and Amazon, the average was £197.37 for Ring, £120.66 for Amazon. The max for each was £428/£275.98 and minimum was £20/£25

Price analysis of RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle

Price analysis of Amazon Echo Dot (2018)

  • RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle
  • Check who’s at your door from your smartphone or tablet
  • Works with Samsung SmartThings
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Records in Full HD 1080p
  • Make your home smarter with the Ring Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Charcoal Bundle.__________________________________________________Ring Video Doorbell 2The Ring Video Doorbell 2 allows you to monitor your home from wherever you are. Simply download the free Ring app to see, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. The app delivers instant mobile alerts and is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows 10 devices.You can see everything in detail as the doorbell offers Full HD 1080p wide-angle video. Live View gives you an on-demand look at your property, while the built-in microphone and speakers make it easy to communicate with anybody on your doorstep.Whether it’s night or day, the adjustable motion sensors notify you when movement is detected. Infrared night vision ensures that you can see everything at night, making it easy to monitor your home and keep it safe.__________________________________________________Amazon Echo Dot (2018) – CharcoalThe Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled smart speaker is even better than before. From playing music to providing you with news, weather information, football scores, cinema listings and loads more, the newly designed Echo Dot and its voice assistant Alexa is the perfect addition to any room.Echo Dot helps you stay connected with family and friends too. You can call anyone with an Echo Dot or just send a voice message to other Echo Dots in the house – perfect for getting everyone down to the table when dinner’s ready.Play your favourite music using just your voice through Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn and other popular streaming services. If you’ve got other Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your whole home with music – great if you’re having a party. You can even use it to listen to Audible books and radio stations, or pair it with Fire TV to get voice-control over films and shows.
  • Product codes: 852239005550
  • Amazon Echo Dot (2018)
  • Play music from streaming services with integrated speaker
  • Ask questions and get infomation with Alexa service
  • Control your home using voice commands
  • Compatible with a range of smart home systems
  • Far-field voice recognition picks up commands clearly
  • Top features: – New Echo Dot smart speaker helps out at home – Stream songs with simple voice commands – Switch on your smart home devices – Alexa’s skills are just like apps New Echo Dot The Amazon Echo Dot voice-controlled smart speaker is even better than before. From playing music to providing you with news, weather information, football scores, cinema listings and loads more, the newly designed Echo Dot and its voice assistant Alexa is the perfect addition to any room.Echo Dot helps you stay connected with family and friends too. You can call anyone with an Echo Dot or just send a voice message to other Echo Dots in the house – perfect for getting everyone down to the table when dinner’s ready.Stream songsPlay your favourite music using just your voice through Amazon Music, Spotify, TuneIn and other popular streaming services. If you’ve got other Echo devices in different rooms, you can fill your whole home with music – great if you’re having a party. You can even use it to listen to Audible books and radio stations, or pair it with Fire TV to get voice-control over films and shows.Switch on your smart homeConnect Amazon Echo Dot to your smart home devices for voice control throughout your house. Dim the lights when you’re watching a movie, turn the heating up if you’re feeling chilly or just set handy reminders for yourself – all without getting out of your seat.Alexa’s skillsAlexa’s got a range of skills to help you out and have fun. Just like apps, Alexa’s skills range from helping out with life to just a bit of fun. From playing games and quizzes, to tracking your fitness with Fitbit just say ‚ÄúAlexa, help me get started with skills‚Äù to discover thousands of different skills.And of course, new skills are being added all the time. Check out the Skills section of the Alexa App or visit the Skills Store to see what’s on offer.
  • Product codes: 841667154954

What’s better RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle or Amazon Echo Dot (2018)?

There are obviously a number of differences between RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle and Amazon Echo Dot (2018), but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £228.99 cost of RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle is closer to the expectation you had than the £49.99 pricep point of Amazon Echo Dot (2018).

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle and Amazon Echo Dot (2018). We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Amazon Echo Dot (2018) scores 9.2 out of 10 from 1097 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart Smart monitoring as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



RING Video Doorbell 2 & Echo Dot Bundle



Rating:
8.83 out of
10