Understanding Smart Light Solar Accessories
Get the most out of your Smart Light Solar devices by understanding how accessories like solar panels, adapters, and more can enhance your whole-home security system and keep large areas like backyards and driveways illuminated.
Available Ring Smart Lighting Solar Accessories
Ring Solar Panel (2nd Generation)*
Welcome the future of solar power technology to your home with the Ring Solar Panel (2nd Generation), capable of extending charge of your Wall Light Solar*. Weather-resistant, it comes with a 6.5 ft (2 m) long USB-C cable allowing you to power your solar device from a distance so it can illuminate areas of your home that receive little or no natural light. An adjustable arm lets you turn the solar panel to receive at least 2-3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
*Requires Ring USB-C to Barrel Plug Adapter to attach to the Wall Light Solar.
Learn more about the Ring Solar Panel (2nd Generation).
Ring Small Solar Panel*
Small but powerful — the Ring Small Solar Panel* features the same upgraded solar technology as the Solar Panel (2nd Generation) but in a convenient, compact size. It features an adjustable arm for 360-degree rotation, 180-degree tilt and a 6.5 ft (2 m) cable with built-in cable management to provide plenty of slack for you to mount the Small Solar Panel in a place that gets 3-4 hours of direct sunlight for peak performance. Add this external solar panel to your Wall Light Solar* to extend the reach of recharge.
*Requires Ring USB-C to Barrel Plug Adapter to attach to the Wall Light Solar.
Learn more about the Ring Small Solar Panel.
Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter Barrel Plug*
Bring wired power to hard to reach places with the water-resistant Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter Barrel Plug* featuring a 14.7 ft (4.5 m) outdoor AC cable and DC cable with barrel plug to keep your Wall Light Solar charged no matter what.
*This device is not compatible with the Floodlight, Pathlight or Steplight Solar.
Learn more about the Indoor/Outdoor Power Adapter Barrel Plug.
Quick Release Battery Pack*
Always have backup power ready when you need it by swapping out your device’s battery with an extra rechargeable Quick Release Battery Pack*.
*Quick Release Battery Packs are only compatible with the Floodlight Solar.
Learn more about the Quick Release Battery Pack.
Checking Your Wall Light Solar Charging Source in the Ring App
Once you’ve added an external power source to your Wall Light Solar, learning how to check when and if the accessory is charging your device is key. You can easily view when your Wall Light Solar is charging by accessing its Device Health in the Ring app.
Wired adapters will always show as Charging.
If you have a wired adapter plugged into your Ring Smart Lighting device, it will always show as Charging under External Power. To view your Wall Light Solar’s Device Health:
- Open the Ring app.
- Tap themenu (☰).
- TapDevices.
- Select theWall Light Solardevice you would like to check.
- Tap theDevice Healthtile.
- Scroll down to thePowersection to see your device’sBattery Level.
- Check your device’sExternal Powerstatus:
- None: Either no external power source is connected, or your Wall Light Solar is not being charged with one.
- Charging: The Wall Light Solar is currently using power from a connected external source, which includes the Indoor/Outdoor Adapter or an external Solar Panel.
Replacing Ring Smart Light Solar Accessories
For neighbors looking to replace missing items or spare parts for their Ring Smart Light Solar devices like accessory packs or replacement batteries, contact Ring Customer Service to receive a replacement battery at any time.
Available Ring Smart Light Solar accessories include:
- Replacement 18650 battery (compatible with Wall Light Solar, Pathlight Solar, and Steplight Solar).
- like new mounting plates, screws, or other hardware.