Ring Video Doorbell Pro 3 leak adds Matter support, 5GHz Wi-Fi, $299 price, US and UK launch in September
Amazon’s Ring announced the launch of its Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) in the U.S. and U.K. this September, priced at $299. According to retail listings and leaks, the new model adds 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and is expected to support the Matter smart home standard, aiming to enhance device interoperability.
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen), also referred to in retail listings as the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro 3, is positioned as a premium, hardwired video doorbell featuring advanced video and motion detection capabilities, according to official Ring marketing and support pages. The device supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, operating on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, a feature highlighted in a detailed product video and retail descriptions. This connectivity is designed to enhance video streaming reliability and bandwidth performance. Setup is conducted through the Ring app on iOS and Android devices, which guides users in connecting the doorbell to their home Wi-Fi network.
The doorbell offers “Retinal 4K” ultra-clear video resolution with up to 10 times enhanced zoom and low-light color visibility, according to feature overviews.
It provides a 140-degree horizontal and vertical field of view with a 1:1 aspect ratio, allowing comprehensive framing of visitors. The device includes advanced 3D motion detection and customizable motion zones to reduce false alerts, as noted in product documentation. It is built for wired power sources, requiring 16–24 volts AC at 10–40 volt-amperes or 24 volts DC at 12 watts, consistent with its classification as a wired model. The device is weather resistant and rated to operate in temperatures ranging from –20 °C to 48.5 °C (–4 °F to 120 °F).
Retail listings from major U.S. sellers such as Home Depot and Best Buy confirm that the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) is commercially available in the United States. The official Ring website also lists the model as part of its current product lineup. However, these sources do not specify a fixed $299 price point or a September launch date for the device. Pricing varies by retailer and promotions, and no official Ring press release or product page has announced a new September release. Similarly, there is no verified announcement confirming a U.K. launch in September.
Regarding smart home integration, Ring doorbells primarily operate within the Ring ecosystem and the Ring app, with compatibility for Amazon Alexa devices for announcements and video display. Official Ring device compatibility lists do not include the Matter smart home standard or Matter over Thread support for any Ring doorbell model. Community discussions and expert analyses from November 2024 confirm that no Ring doorbell currently supports Matter, including the Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen). Sources such as SmartThings community threads and Matter ecosystem documentation explain that the Matter specification does not yet support video doorbells due to incomplete video streaming capabilities, particularly the lack of mature Matter Casting technology. As a result, vendors, including Ring, have not enabled Matter support for video doorbells.
Industry experts note that while some Ring product categories, such as lighting and alarm systems, are expected to receive Matter support in the future, video doorbells remain outside the current Matter roadmap. No official statements from Ring or Amazon have confirmed plans to add Matter compatibility to the Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) or any other Ring doorbell model. The absence of Matter support is attributed to ongoing development within the Matter standard to accommodate video streaming devices.
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) represents the third generation of Ring’s wired Pro doorbell line, following earlier models already available on the market. Retail records and product pages indicate that the device is already launched and purchasable rather than pending a future release. The device’s advanced hardware and connectivity features position it as a high-end option within Ring’s product range, but claims of a new model with Matter support launching in September at a $299 price point are not corroborated by available official or retail sources as of late 2024.
As the Matter standard continues to evolve, future updates may enable broader support for video doorbells, but current specifications and vendor strategies do not include immediate compatibility. Ring’s integration efforts remain focused on its proprietary ecosystem and Amazon Alexa compatibility, with Matter support anticipated first in non-video product categories.
