Amazon offers ultimate reason to ditch your Ring doorbell and try and something new

If your current video doorbell is starting to age, Amazon is offering a very tempting reason to consider switching to something new. The online retailer is running a flash sale with a swathe of devices now slashed in price, including the very latest Ring. It's an eye-catching offer with .

With the cost cut applied, things drop from £99.99 down to just £59.99. Along with it now being a whole lot cheaper to own, there are some other reasons to consider switching things up. This latest Ring, which was announced last year comes packed with upgrades which makes it better at watching over the front of your home.

There's full HD video recording for pin-sharp footage and Colour Night Vision for improved visuals when the sun goes down.

The latest design makes it easier to fit to your front door, and it quickly snaps and releases to its dock for a faster way to refill the battery.

This Ring also gets Head-To-Toe recording, so you can see everything happening on the driveway. Other neat upgrades include Quick Replies - which play a selection of pre-recorded messages when the bell is pressed - and Privacy Zones which stops the Ring recording certain areas outside of your home.

Along with slashing the cost, Amazon is also offering a 30-day free trial of Ring Home. This subscription service offers up to 180 days of Video Event History and improved alerts.

A basic Ring Home plan costs £4.99 per month - Amazon also offers a Standard plan as well which costs £7.99 per month and comes with some added features such as Alarm Cellular Backup.

If you don't fancy shopping at Amazon, it's worth noting that other retailers, including , are also selling the latest Ring for the same discounted price.

It's also worth remembering that there are plenty of alternatives to Ring, including models made by .

Another popular choice is Google Nest, although these cameras are out of stock at many retailers. Google's own store does have the Nest with device featuring a simple way to install along with long battery life intelligent alerts and pin-sharp video recording.