Ring product name changes (2026): old vs new
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Answer: In July and August 2026 Ring renamed many devices by resolution, for example Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) is now Wired Doorbell 4K Pro and Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) is now Battery Doorbell 2K.
Ring's support site lists these renames. 1
| Old name | New name | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Wired Doorbell Elite (2nd Gen) | Wired Doorbell 4K Elite | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) | Wired Doorbell 4K Pro | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Battery Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen) | Battery Doorbell 4K Pro | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) | Battery Doorbell 2K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Wired Doorbell (2nd Gen) | Wired Doorbell 2K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Outdoor Cam Pro (formerly Stick Up Cam Pro) | Outdoor Cam 4K Pro | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) | Floodlight Cam 4K Pro | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Indoor Cam Plus | Indoor Cam 2K | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen) | Outdoor Cam 2K | Aug 24, 2026 |
Why it matters for privacy: Ring Edge local storage supports only 1080p devices, so models now labeled 2K or 4K are not compatible. 2
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Sources
- Ring: Product name changes (2026) · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Ring: Store and process videos locally with Ring Edge and Alarm Pro · checked Oct 22, 2026