Sky Smart Home vs Ring: how much can you save with Sky's new smart doorbell bundle?
Date:
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:36 +0000
Description:
Sky has unveiled the Smart Home Plan for its new video doorbell, but here's how it compares to its rival Ring.
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world of smart home with its latest venture, Sky Smart Home a service that could challenge rivals such as Ring and Blink.
The Smart Home Plan is Skys entry-level package, which unlocks advanced features including cloud storage for recordings, Smart Alerts, Activity
Zones, and more. Theres also the new Smart Home Plan+ that allows you to add extra devices including the Indoor Camera, Leak Pack, or Motion Pack taking your smart home ecosystem to the next level. Sounds quite similar to Rings
way of things, right? Thats pretty much what Sky is trying to do here, as it declared that this service will save you over 100 vs if you were to opt for Ring. But how does it compare to one of the best video doorbells out there? Article continues below You may like The best video doorbell: tested by experts Here are 3 deals on our best subscription-free doorbells to get in Amazon's spring sale The top 3 Ring alternative video doorbells I recommend, with local storage for your videos Sky Smart Home vs Ring Video Doorbell
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Specifications
Ring
Sky
Product
Ring Battery Video Doorbell
Sky Smart Doorbell
Up-front cost
99.99
15
Subscription required
No (for basic features)
Yes
Subscription cost
4.99 per month / 49.99 per year
5 per month / 60 per year
Minimum subscription term
One month
24 months
30-day free trial subscription
Yes
No
Cloud storage (with sub)
Up to 180 days
30 days
Person/package alerts (with sub)
Yes
No
Chime included
No
Yes
Resolution
1,440 x 1,440
1,920 1,080
Night vision
Color
Black and white The main thing we need to address is the price point. Skys Smart Home Plan gets you a video doorbell and a chime for an upfront cost of 15, and then requires a 5 monthly subscription fee which gives you access to its slew of additional functions. This is required for a minimum term of 24 months, so if you want to cancel your commitment before the end of your contract youll be issued early termination fees.
As for its rival, a Ring video doorbell subscription will cost you the same amount (Ring Solo covers one device for 4.99 a month, or 49.99 for a year)
and theres no maximum commitment period, but the upfront costs are significantly more expensive. For example, the standard Ring Battery Video Doorbell is priced at 99.99, while its more advanced models such as the Ring Video Doorbell Pro can reach a price point as high as 179.99 but has improved features such as color night vision.
When it comes to the roster of features for both models, theres a difference in scope and quality for sure, but if youre a video doorbell newbie or youre just after a simple model that will do the job, this shouldnt matter too
much.
As mentioned, Skys video doorbell package offers just-below surface-level features from 1080p full HD (1920 1080) with HDR video recording to clip sharing, to custom Activity Zones and 30 days of cloud storage. Additionally, you can access two-way talk through the Smart Home app and night vision with an infrared sensor of up to 10 metres. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Its rival does have the upper-hand on the features front, allowing you to access basic features such as live video footage without the need for a subscription. While its best features are locked behind the paywall, but some are slightly better than Sky, such as 1,440 x 1,440 video footage resolution, a staggering 180 days of cloud storage, and color night vision viewing to say the least.
With all things considered, Sky's video doorbell would cost you 135
(including the 15 up-front cost and 5 monthly fee) if you were to stick out the full 24 months, whereas Ring would be 219.75 once you've factored in the 99.99 up-front cost and 4.99 monthly subscription for 24 months. If you were to purchase two annual subscriptions however (49.99 a year), that would bring the total down to just under 200 for two years.
If you're sticking to a budget and can live without all the bells and whistles, the Sky Smart Home Plan is the clear winner if you know you won't change your mind and are committed to the 24-month agreement. Follow
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