For best performance, Ring recommends at least 2-3 hours of direct sunlight per day for your Solar Panel. With the recommended amount of direct sunlight your Ring solar-powered security cameras and solar doorbells will remain continuously charged under most conditions. Make sure there are no obstructions or objects that could be casting a shadow on your Solar Panel, such as an extended roof, tree, or bush.

Seasonality and how far north or south you live affects the strength of the sun. If you live in the northern hemisphere, install your solar panel facing South. If you live in the southern hemisphere, install it facing North. Ring recommends to use the adjustable arm to angle the panel at about 45 degrees toward the sky to get the most sunlight possible for your solar powered security camera. This setup ensures your solar powered outdoor spotlight camera delivers optimal results, year-round.

Energy efficient and easy to install, our Ring solar security cameras and solar-powered doorbells are designed to hold their charge at around 80% of battery level to help extend the lifetime of the battery. When using Solar Panel to power the battery, the charge level will vary based on the amount of direct sunlight. With maximum sunlight, the device’s battery will not exceed 80%.

• Ability to recharge varies based on device settings, usage, and sun exposure in the area of placement.

Ring solar products requires direct sunlight to stay charged and provide power to the device. If the weather is cloudy or it rains/snows, this would limit the direct sunlight your device receives, which would lessen the charge for a doorbell, spotlight or camera with solar. Colder temperatures may also cause excessive drain to your device’s lithium-ion battery. With prolonged cloudy or winter weather, you may need to manually recharge the battery more frequently for always-on coverage. When sunny weather returns and the solar panel receives enough direct sunlight again, it will keep the device powered.

Adding a Solar Charger extends the battery life of your Battery Video Doorbell Pro using the power of the sun. With 3-4 hours of direct sunlight every day, your Battery Video Doorbell Pro can stay charged even longer than before. Forget about manually recharging a battery and instead get a clear view of what’s happening outside your door with a doorbell camera solar powered for non-stop, continuous charge. Battery life varies based on device settings, motion notifications and sun exposure.

Our solar charging security devices are a great way to see more and protect more by keeping your system charged for longer. Adding a Solar Panel to any of your existing battery security cameras or doorbells offers the ultimate in convenience – let the sun do the work and spend less time charging and more time going about your day. For best performance, Ring recommends positioning the panel in a location that receives at least 3 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Yes, our solar powered security cameras do require a Wi-Fi connection to achieve full functionality, including real-time recording and motion alerts to your mobile devices.