Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US): what it works with
Ring · model Battery Doorbell 2K Plus · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Unconfirmed
Ring says its Battery Doorbell 2K Plus works with Alexa, over dual-band Wi-Fi with no hub. The pack is rechargeable and removable, or the doorbell can be hardwired to keep it charged. Smart Alerts, Video Search and longer video history need a Ring plan. Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings aren't confirmed.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Matter claim on Ring's pages and no CSA listing was found. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | Ring's pages for this doorbell don't mention Apple Home or HomeKit. |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | No Ring page found listing Google Home for this doorbell. |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Ring's support page lists Works with Alexa for the doorbell, and Ring's Alexa page says all Ring video doorbell models work with Alexa.[2],[3] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No official Ring or SmartThings page found for this model. |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Home Assistant's Ring integration lists 'Battery Doorbell' and 'Doorbell 3 Plus', not the Battery Doorbell Plus, so support isn't confirmed.[4] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Ring's support page lists dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ax).
- Hub: Connects over Wi-Fi; a Ring Chime is optional and no hub is mentioned.
- Local control: Ring does not state whether any control works without its cloud.
- Power: Removable Quick Release Battery Pack. It can also be hardwired to an existing doorbell wire with an 8-24 VAC transformer to keep the pack charged; Ring lists a Solar Charger for Battery Doorbells as a compatible accessory.
- Local recording: Neither Ring page states a local recording option.
- Paid plan needed for: Ring says features such as Smart Alerts, Extended Live View, Video Search and 180-day video history need a compatible Ring plan; the pages do not say whether any recording works without one.
Before you buy
- Smart Alerts, Extended Live View, Video Search and video history of up to 180 days need a compatible Ring Protect plan.
- Home Assistant's Ring integration doesn't list this model by name.
- Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings support is not confirmed.
Quick answers
- Does the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Ring's pages for this doorbell don't mention Apple Home or HomeKit.
- Does the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Ring page found listing Google Home for this doorbell.
- Does the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Ring's support page lists Works with Alexa for the doorbell, and Ring's Alexa page says all Ring video doorbell models work with Alexa. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Ring or SmartThings page found for this model.
- Does the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant's Ring integration lists 'Battery Doorbell' and 'Doorbell 3 Plus', not the Battery Doorbell Plus, so support isn't confirmed.
Sources
- Battery Doorbell 2K Plus — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Battery Doorbell 2K Plus — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Ring supported Alexa-enabled devices — Ring manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- Ring - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: ring.com