No. You can still use Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Stick Up Cam Battery to watch over your home and answer the door from anywhere, without a subscription to Ring Protect.

You’ll still receive real-time notifications when anyone comes to your door, and you can answer the notification to see, hear and speak to visitors in real-time, right from your mobile device.

However, with Ring Protect, you'll also be able to review any past motion-notifications that you missed in real-time and save your videos, or share them with anyone. Photos will also be captured. Tap here to learn more about Ring Protect and to choose a plan that works for you.

Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is powered by a rechargeable built-in battery, or can be hardwired to existing doorbell wiring for continuous charging, or powered with a Ring plug-in adapter (sold seperately).

Ideal for when you can't get to the door, or just don't feel like answering, Quick Replies let you set a pre-recorded audio message to play when your doorbell is pressed. Choose from six preset responses, toggle Quick Replies on and off in the Ring app and if you have a Ring Protect subscription you can even ask your visitor to leave a message, which you can playback later. Think of it as an answering machine for your front door.

Both generations of Video Doorbell send notifications to your phone, tablet and PC when anyone presses your doorbell or triggers the built-in motion sensors. When you answer the notification, you can see, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere.

Regarding the main differences, Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) adds 1080p HD Video (vs 720p HD), Customisable Motion Zones and an upgraded mounting setup that simplifies removal when the battery needs charging. Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) also has improved audio quality and crisper night vision.

Ring Stick Up Cam has been redesigned to give you all the features you need to stay safe – motion-activated notifications, 1080p HD Video and Two-Way Talk - in a flexible design. With the updated Stick Up Cam Battery, you now have all the options to find the perfect solution for your home security.

The main difference between Stick Up Cam Battery, Stick Up Cam Plug-In, Stick Up Cam Solar and Stick Up Cam Elite is how they receive power.

Stick Up Cam Battery is powered by the Quick Release Battery Pack. You can also use the Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter (sold separately) to connect Stick Up Cam Battery to standard plug sockets for non-stop power. Or you can connect it to a Solar Panel (sold separately) to keep your camera charged with just a few hours of direct sunlight.

Stick Up Cam Plug-In is powered by an AC adapter that plugs into standard power sockets. You can also use the included Quick Release Battery Pack for backup power.

Stick Up Cam Solar comes with a Solar Panel as well as a Quick Release Battery Pack. The Solar Panel requires direct sunlight to keep your device charged. But with the Quick Release Battery Pack, your camera will have backup power in case you don’t have enough sunlight.

Stick Up Cam Elite uses Power over Ethernet for non-stop power and a reliable connection. It comes with a PoE Adapter that must be placed indoors and plugged into your router in order to power up and connect your Stick Up Cam to the internet.

Another difference between the Stick Up Cams is the mounting bracket. Stick Up Cam Battery and Stick Up Cam Plug-In can be placed on flat surfaces or mounted to a wall, but you will need to purchase a Stick Up Cam Mount (sold separately) if you’d like to install them on your ceiling or eaves. Stick Up Cam Elite, however, comes with a mounting bracket that lets you place it on walls, ceilings and flat surfaces, like a table or shelf, without the need to purchase any additional accessories.

Stick Up Cam (Battery, Plug-In, Solar) all have options for dual power. This means that they have primary power sources with a backup power source to keep you connected.

Stick Up Cam Battery comes with a Quick Release Battery Pack, and you can also use the Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter (sold separately) to plug it into standard power sockets. When plugged into a power socket, Stick Up Cam Battery will be powered by the adapter and will use the battery as backup.

Stick Up Cam Plug-In comes with an AC adapter that plugs into standard power sockets, and you can also use a Quick Release Battery Pack included for dual power. With the battery pack inserted, Stick Up Cam Plug-In will be powered by the adapter and will use the battery as backup.

Stick Up Cam Solar comes with two power sources with your purchase. It uses the Quick Release Battery Pack to keep your camera powered and the Solar Panel to keep the battery charged.

Stick Up Cam features customisable privacy settings. You can disable video and audio right from the app, and you can even create Privacy Zones that black-out certain areas in your camera’s point of view. Plus, you can also use the app to disable the motion sensors, so you don’t get notifications while you walk around your home. You can also create motion schedules to automatically turn on detection when you leave the home and turn it off when you return.

Yes. The Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter is weather-resistant and works anywhere indoors or out. This adapter does not come included with the Stick Up Cam Battery but you can purchase it separately.

If you have a subscription to Ring Protect, videos captured by your Video Doorbell or Stick Up Cam Battery will be saved to your Ring account for up to 180 days, so you can review them at any time.

Photos captured will be saved to your Ring account for up to seven days. All Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras come with a free 30-day trial of Ring Protect.¹ During or after a trial, you can choose to purchase a Ring Protect Plan to save your videos and photos. Photo capture is currently available on these devices.

Learn more about Ring Protect Plans.

If you have a subscription to Ring Protect, you can share your videos and photos with anyone, including neighbours, friends and family. Every Stick Up Cam or Video Doorbell comes with a free 30-day trial of Ring Protect Basic. (Note: If you have a Protect Plus subscription for the location where you’re installing your new Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) or Stick Up Cam, it will automatically be covered by your subscription.) You can choose to enroll in a paid subscription of Ring Protect at any time. If you enroll during the free trial, you won’t be charged until the trial ends. Learn more about Ring Protect.

Ring Protect is a comprehensive service that activates video recording, saving and sharing for your Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) and Stick Up Cam Battery, plus a few extra perks. There are two tiers of Ring Protect: Basic and Plus.

Ring Protect Basic activates video recording and sharing for individual Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras. It saves all your videos to your Ring account for up to 180 days, so you can review what you missed and share what’s important. Ring Protect Basic subscriptions start at A$4.95 a month per device. Ring Protect Basic only covers one device.

Ring Protect Plus adds even more to your home security. It includes video recording and sharing for unlimited Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras at your home. Ring Protect Plus subscriptions start at only A$15 a month per home. Click here to learn more about Ring Protect.