ALLICAVER Doorbell Button Replacement for Doorbell Pro/Peephole Camera - 4-Pack Doorbell Button Includes 2 Screws, Fixes Cracked Buttons No Expensive Device Needed, Easy DIY Installs in Minutes

My Ring Pro’s button finally split last summer, starting as a hairline crack and quickly turning into a floppy, unreliable press. I wasn’t keen on pulling the entire doorbell off the wall, and I definitely didn’t want to replace a working unit over a failed rubber cap. The ALLICAVER button kit promised a quick swap from the outside—no disassembly—and four chances to get it right. That was exactly the proposition I wanted to test.

What you get and what it’s for

The kit is simple: four replacement button caps in black and a pair of small screws I didn’t end up needing. The idea is to replace the cracked or sticky cover over the existing button mechanism on a Ring Doorbell Pro (and similar peephole-style cameras) without opening the housing. Each cap has small retention clips and an alignment slit; you line it up, press it on, and the ring light remains intact.

It’s a pragmatic fix for a very common failure point: the original soft button cover tends to split from UV exposure and frequent presses. Replacing just the cap restores usability and cosmetics with minimal fuss—and gives you spares for the future.

Design and build

The replacement caps are molded from a firmer, high-strength plastic rather than the softer, gummy rubber you’ll find on many originals. In hand, they feel stiffer and more dimensionally stable. The snap features are crisply defined, and the inner profile is cut to clear the LED ring while latching around the inner plastic. The front face has just enough give to feel like a proper button, but it doesn’t deform or “squish” under a firm press.

Visually, the matte black finish blends well with the Ring Pro’s faceplate. It’s not glossy and doesn’t look aftermarket once installed. There’s no branding, no odd texture, no light bleed into the LED ring.

Installation: my process and tips

I installed the cap on a first-generation Ring Doorbell Pro without removing the main unit from the wall. Here’s exactly what worked for me:

• Tools: fine-point tweezers and a small precision flathead screwdriver. A headlamp or bright task light helps.
• Protect the LED ring: I put a strip of painter’s tape around the LED ring to avoid accidental scuffs.
• Remove the old cap: My original was cracked, so instead of yanking, I gently worked around the circumference with the small flathead to lift fragments and reduce tension on the clips. Tweezers were great for pulling pieces away as they loosened. The goal is to avoid prying against the inner mechanism.
• Orient the new cap: On my unit, the alignment slit needed to face down at roughly the 6 o’clock position. Before you toss the old cap, note the slit location; if the cap is too damaged, look for the small tab on the internal frame and match the slit to it.
• Snap in place: I seated the new cap squarely, applied gentle pressure, and felt a soft click. Do not force it—if it’s not going, recheck the orientation.
• Test: A quick press confirmed a confident return and proper actuation. I tugged lightly around the edges to ensure it was fully latched.

Total hands-on time was a few minutes, and most of it was spent carefully removing the old cover. The install itself is a 30-second job once you’re ready to snap the new one in.

A few cautions:
- Don’t pry upward against the LED ring; work on the cap’s sidewalls.
- If your old button is intact but stiff, resist the urge to pull it off in one go. Relieve the clip tension by loosening the perimeter first.
- Orientation matters. If the button feels dead or doesn’t return cleanly, it’s probably misaligned—remove and reseat with the slit in the correct position.

Fit and compatibility

On my first-gen Pro, fit was precise and flush. The gap around the LED ring stayed even, and there was no interference with the light or the press. Button geometry can vary slightly across hardware revisions, so it’s worth double-checking the latch and slit orientation before you fully commit. If the cap doesn’t sit flat or you need excessive force, stop and reassess; forcing it is the fastest path to damage.

While I can’t certify every variant, the cap’s inner profile seems designed to accommodate minor differences in the mounting flange and tab positions. If you have a very early or unusual hardware revision, set your expectations accordingly and proceed carefully.

Feel and performance

The press is more positive than the original rubber cap. There’s a cleaner start to the movement and a more distinct return, which eliminates that vague, mushy feeling. My unit responded reliably with light presses, and I wasn’t able to trigger accidental double-presses by grazing the edge, something that occasionally happened with the floppy, cracked original.

Even in direct afternoon sun, the cap remained cool enough to touch and didn’t soften. A few weeks in, it’s still crisp with no sign of clouding or edge lift.

Durability prospects

The stiffer plastic gives me more confidence against UV cracking than the original soft cover. The thin lip at the clip line is the stress point on most of these buttons; here, the lip is well-supported and the clip geometry distributes the load evenly when pressed. I can’t fast-forward a year to see how it fares, but the material choice is sound and the fit is snug—both good indicators.

The real durability win is the four-pack. If the cap eventually degrades, I already have spares and the know-how to replace it in minutes.

Value

Replacing a full video doorbell because a rubber cap failed is wasteful and expensive. This kit costs a fraction of a new unit and includes three backups. There’s no special tool required, no firmware risks, and no re-aiming or re-wiring. It’s the kind of fix I wish were standard issue in the original box.

What could be better

• Documentation: The kit arrives without a printed guide. A one-page diagram showing the clip points and the common slit position would make first-time installs less nerve-racking.
• Orientation variability: Most Pros I’ve seen use 6 o’clock for the slit, but some don’t. Clearer markings on the cap (tiny embossed arrow) could help.
• Tool suggestion: Including a slim plastic spudger or pair of pointed tweezers would be more useful than the screws for most users, since you generally won’t open the housing.

Who should use it

• Ideal for: Ring Doorbell Pro owners with cracked, sticky, or unresponsive button covers who are comfortable with small, delicate prying work and careful alignment.
• Think twice if: Your doorbell is an uncommon hardware revision, the original cap is completely missing and you can’t identify the tab position, or you’re not confident working around an LED ring without slipping. It’s still achievable, but patience and dexterity are required.

Practical install checklist

• Turn on a bright light and protect the LED ring with tape.
• Use a fine flathead and tweezers; avoid bulky pliers that can slip and mar the faceplate.
• Loosen the perimeter of the old cap to relieve clip tension; remove in pieces if it’s cracked.
• Identify the inner tab and align the cap’s slit to it—often 6 o’clock.
• Press evenly until it clicks. Tug gently to confirm it’s latched. Test the bell.

The bottom line

The ALLICAVER button kit does exactly what I hoped: it restores a battered Ring Pro button to full function and clean looks without removing the doorbell or opening the housing. The material feels sturdier than the original, the press is more satisfying, and the fit on my unit is spot on. Installation is fast if you take a careful, methodical approach—and the extra caps make this a long-term, low-cost fix.

Recommendation: I recommend this kit to anyone with a cracked or unresponsive Ring Pro button who prefers a quick, non-invasive repair. It’s inexpensive, thoughtfully molded, and—provided you mind the orientation and work gently—easy to install. The lack of a printed guide is a miss, and compatibility can vary slightly by hardware revision, but the overall value and outcome make it well worth keeping in your toolbox (and on your doorbell).