Found this amazing deal on tobydeals for a Ring video doorbell 2 (NOT the 2nd gen) Please note that this is a grey import and people have had trouble with Tobydeals in the past. RRP for these are $329, so this is a absolute bargain, Would have bought if I didn't already have one. The ring video doorbell 2 has the removable battery with improved motion detection etc.
People have had trouble with most stores.. no reason for a neg. I bought a phone from TD a couple of months ago with no issues.
There greta if they actually have it in stock. They list everything in stock and if they have it you get a bargain. If not you will be trying to contact them for a month. They won't even answer PayPal. I've had good and very bad experience with them
I've bought a bunch of stuff from TD and never had an issue. Haven't had to return anything though either.
What's the difference between 2 and 2nd gen? They look quite similar/the same to me
The 2 has a removable battery and faceplate. and better motion detection. No removable battery on the 2nd gen makes it a deal breaker for some as they have to take off the whole doorbell and take it inside to charge it. with the 2 it just slides out and you can slide in another one while waiting for it to charge. But for $133 its a bargain IMO and its cheaper than the 2nd gen.
looks good but this seems to be discontinued on ring.com and amazon. RRP $329 isn't really the case if JB and ost other retailers have it for $249 but still a good deal
Harvey Norman has it for $329 so I based RRP from that. Its still way better than the 2nd gen version that is going for $149.
@jayboi - gotcha. a great deal of course. can't figure out why thye don't sell bell 2 anymore - but bell 3 is pretty much like that with 1080p video
its because the doorbell 3 came out as a direct replacement at the same RRP, amazon had a clearance a couple months ago and put these for $229 Delivered
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/539410
JB also has the Ring Door View cam for $149, which has a removable battery and may suit some people. It replaces a peep hole. It can be had for about $130 on eBay.
But a peephole is required for that one and it is mostly suited for apartments, this is for the front of a house without a peephole. Anyway this is $133 so pretty cheap but as I said in the post, people have had trouble with tobydeals in the past and the door view cam is a great deal for those with peepholes
Uhh… there is the 'venetian bronze' version for $129 - click through to see more and it says RRP is $159. makes me think these guys maybe just selling the 2nd Gen of Doorbell 1 (which also only has two colors now) :-O
Under the features of the Venetian bronze you have mentioned, it lists 1080HD and removable battery if that's of any help
The peephole one at jb is no good if you have a fly wire door.If you do you’ll need a stand alone.
How fast is their shipping?
from HK? to AU during Covid? to Melbourne during lockdown? your guess as good as anyone's
Damn you’re right. Might get it off Amazon instead.
the trick is you don't have this version on amazon anymore (replaced by doorbell 3)
How does this compare to Eufy wireless 2k? No local storage I assume, but does it talk well with Google Hub? Also, I would need to get a chime box if I want to hear it at home instead of on my phone, right?
There is the doorbell 3 on sale for $229, much better option as it is from amazon
https://www.amazon.com.au/Ring-Video-Doorbell-3-Home-Securit…
"much better" because it's $100 more?
Tobydeals has many issues because its a grey importer. The amazon link is the newer version too and you would not have warranty issues. Clearly looks like you don't know the difference mate.
Good on ya. Mate.
EDIT: found out about the CART3 code for an extra 3% off which brings this one down to $129 and edited the post
Just got this email from Tobydeals. Is the Ring Video Doorbell 2 better than Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)?
Dear Customer,
I write you this message with bad news.
After checking with the relevant departments I should inform you that we do not have enough stock to complete your order for Ring Video Doorbell 2 - Satin Nickel.
After checking with our suppliers we realized that we are currently not able to source any more stock.
As such, we would like to ask you if you are willing to change your order to Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) - Satin Nickel. All price difference will be waived.
For more information about the product, please click the link below:
https://www.tobydealsau.com/en_AU/product/ring-video-doorbel…
Please let us know if this is acceptable to you so that we can take appropriate actions with your order.
Should you have further questions, please do contact us.
yes the 2 is much much better and more expensive 2nd gen is a lower end model that costs $149 from a trusted retailer, cancel it. Tobydeals probably had no stock on the doorbell 2 on purpose so they can push customers to get the Doorbell 2nd gen and get some more sales.
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