In 2021, Ring launched its latest core video doorbell, the Ring 4. The doorbell camera lists for just over $220, offers 1080p resolution, a 160-degree field of view and two-way talk, along with plenty of other goodies like full-color preroll (which captures a few seconds before motion is detected, for added context). The Ring 4 can be used wirelessly with its battery, or it can be wired — though this won’t let it use your existing doorbell chime, sadly. For that, you’ll have to either get a separate plug-in chime, or use your Echo devices as a stand-in.

A few downsides: The Ring 4 has a wide-angle aspect ratio, so you can see things easily side-to-side, but when a visitor approaches the door, their head and feet (or a package, if they leave one) can easily be cut out of frame. Another downside: As of right now, the Ring 4 still can’t send you package alerts like the Pro 2 or the Ring (2020). This is pretty disappointing considering every major competitor can send you package alerts at this point — and considering how important video doorbells can be at protecting packages.