You can get a cheap Ring doorbell before Black Friday if you act fast
These discounts on refurbished models won't be available for long
If you’re after an early Black Friday Ring doorbell deal, or perhaps a Black Friday Ring camera deal, then it looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer for a worthwhile bargain – unless, that is, you’re happy to buy a refurbished model.
Right now Amazon.com has some big discounts on its refurbished Ring doorbells and cameras, including $30-off its versatile Stick Up cam, and $60-off its premium Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2.
Plus, when you factor in that these refurbished models are already cheaper than their completely new counterparts, then these bargains look even better. If one takes your fancy then you might not need to wait for November 25 for a good deal after all.
(Not in the US? Scroll down for the best Ring gadget deals in your region)
Today's best early Black Friday Ring deals
Ring Video Doorbell 2nd generation (refurbished): $89.99 $54.99 at Amazon
Save $35 – While it lacks some of the features of the premium and newer models, this 2nd generation HD video doorbell is still an excellent home security gadget. It's easy to install and integrates with your other smart home gadgets (like Amazon Echo devices) to help you get more from your home security tech.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 (refurbished): $219.99 $159.99 at Amazon
Save $60 – This high-end video doorbell takes everything that makes Ring's devices great and goes one step further with improved security features, a wider field of view, and much better quality recordings during the day and night. While it is refurbished this offer makes it $100 cheaper than an unused model which makes this a deal you'll want to think twice about. Plus like all refurbished items on Amazon, it's repaired and tested to ensure it's in working condition; it even comes with the same warranty as a new device.
Ring Stick Up Cam (battery, refurbished): $89.99 $59.99 at Amazon
Save $30 – This highly versatile home security camera can help you keep an eye on the inside and outside of your home. Sure this model is refurbished but Amazon promises that it's been repaired and tested to ensure it's in working condition; it even comes with the same warranty as a new device.
If you don’t wait to pick up a refurbished gadget then don’t worry. The deals on new Ring devices are pretty lackluster but we expect more deals will appear in the coming weeks that better match our expectations for Black Friday deals. But for now, those of you after a deal will have to settle for something refurbished.
In fairness though, buying refurbished tech isn’t always a bad thing. For one it’s often cheaper than buying new even without any deals – so the ones above just them better bargains – but also the gadgets have gone through various checks to ensure they’re in full working (and parts are replaced if necessary). Amazon is so confident that its tech will be like new that Certified Refurbished products have the same warranty as new models – for Ring devices that’s one year.
The only thing to be wary of is that deals on refurbished tech are more likely to sell out, as Amazon’s warehouses only have so many previously used models to ship. So if you see a discount you like you might want to act fairly fast or risk missing out.
More of today’s best Ring doorbell prices
More early Black Friday deals
- Amazon: 50% off AirPods, vacuums, air fryers, toys, and OLED TVs
- Best Buy: Black Friday prices on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs starting at $89.99 from Best Buy
- Christmas Pajamas: family pajamas starting at $14.99
- Dell: laptop deals from $299.99
- Gifts ideas: 40% off holiday gifts for the family from Amazon
- Halloween: costumes, decor, and candy starting at $5 at Walmart
- Overstock: 70% off holiday decor, rugs, furniture, and Christmas trees
- Nectar: save up to $200 on mattresses, plus $499 in free gifts
- Samsung: up to $2,500 TVs, major appliances, and smartwatches
- Target: Black Friday deals on coffee makers, the Apple Watch, TVs, and more
- Toys: up to 50% off best-selling toys at Amazon
- Walmart: toys, TVs, vacuums, and laptops starting at $19.99
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Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.