How long do battery video doorbells actually last between charges?

Manufacturer claims of 6 to 12 months are optimistic; real-world figures from Ring and Tapo owners on Reddit cluster around 2 to 4 months on busy doorsteps and 6+ months on low-traffic ones. Cold weather, frequent motion events, and live-view usage all shorten runtime. Models with quick-release or swap batteries (like Ring's Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro) are far less painful to recharge than units with sealed batteries.