Ring doorbell owners are obsessed with £11 accessory after secret code discount slashes usual £25 price tag
A POPULAR ring doorbell accessory is driving customers wild as a secret code knocks more than 50% off the price.
But time is short, it expires at midnight tonight!
The quick-release battery pack solves the pesky nuisance of your Ring Doorbell running out of battery, leaving your home vulnerable to sketchy characters.
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With no need for hardwiring, when the Ring device runs low, all you have to do is replace it with a Quick Release Battery for nonstop power lasting months.
It comes with a handy USB charger, so it is literally as easy to juice up as charging your iPhone.
However, at £24.99 from Ring's official website, the added convenience comes at a cost.
But have no fear, a cheeky code can slash over £13 off the price tag.
If you use code ' LOOPY20 ' in an eBay deal, you can nab yours for £11.96- but get on it quick because the deal expires at midnight.
This can drastically help with home security, as usually, when you switch the battery on your Ring doorbell, you lose visibility for a few hours.
One reviewer on Hot Deals raved about the deal: 'I got one the last time it was on offer, perfect to have a spare charger to swap out.'
Another said: 'There is no reason you would return this; they're great.'
Another branded the product: ' A game changer for home security, the build quality is impressive and it withstands extreme rain, snow and heat.
'With a fully charged battery, my Ring devices are always ready to capture and record any suspicious activity, providing peace of mind and enhanced security.'
Another happy customer sang the product's praises: 'The quick release feature, which makes swapping it out incredibly easy, I highly recommend.'
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One anxious mother of two said: 'It's transformed my life, for the first time I feel safe consistently and can sleep at night knowing that I can always check who's at the door.
'We had a break-in last year, and those few hours when we swapped the battery gave me the quivers.'
Another option is the Ring Solar Charger, which is unlikely to run out of gas in summer months.
RING DOORBELL PLANS – HOW MUCH DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST?
Here are your options...
Basic – £4.99 monthly / £49.99 a year
Ring description: "Get the basics with video event playback and smarter notifications."
Up to 180 days of Video Event History
Person and Package Alerts
Video Preview Alerts
10% off Ring.com purchases
Standard – £7.99 monthly / £79.99 a year
Ring description: "An elevated Ring experience with enhanced features and helpful automations."
Everything in Basic
Covers all your devices at one location
Doorbell Calls
Extended Live View
Alarm Cellular Backup
Daily Event Summary
Premium – £15.99 monthly / £159.99 a year
Ring description: "Get everything you need with our most advanced video and security features."
Everything in Standard
Covers all your devices at one location
24/7 Recording
Continuous Live View
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