A homeowner making final installation adjustments their new Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Solar.

Installing your Solar Panel (USB-C) (2nd Gen)

This article outlines the step-by-step process to install the Solar Panel (USB-C) (2nd Gen).

Choose an install location with the most direct sunlight.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel toward the south.

Globe and compass with an arrow pointed south, indicating that if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, direct the solar charger toward the south.

If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel toward the north.

A globe and a compass with an arrow pointing south, indicating that if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your solar charger toward the north.

Make sure there is nothing blocking sunlight from reaching your Solar Panel.

Illustration of a solar panel mounted in the direct sunlight and a green circle with a check mark, indicating an acceptable location.Illustration showing a solar panel installed under an overhang and not receiving sunlight with a red X indicating that it is incorrect.

Hardware in the box

Illustration of a screw with a plus on the head and an anchor labeled "A," and a screw, a clip, and an anchor labeled "B," showing the hardware included with the Solar Panel.
  • Mounting screws
  • Mounting anchors
  • Cable clips

Tools needed

Illustration of a screw with a cross on the head and a Phillips screwdriver needed for installation.Illustration of a battery-powered drill for use during installation.
  • Phillips-head screwdriver
  • Drill (optional)

Installing your Solar Panel

Screw the bracket to the wall.

A solar panel mounting bracket on a wall with a screwdriver and a dotted line showing how to secure it with the included mounting screws.

If mounting to brick, concrete, or stucco, use wall anchors and a 6mm drill bit.

One cube showing a brick surface with a drill, screw, and anchor and one cube with a wood surface showing a screw both with dots leading to the surface.

Slide the Solar Panel onto the bracket until it clicks into place.

The back of a solar panel with a USB-C cable extended and an arrow pointing to the mount showing how to slide it onto the bracket until it clicks into place.

Loosen the adjustment nut and adjust the positioning as needed for most direct sunlight.

Illustration of a solar panel with an arrow circline up showing how to loosen the adjustment nut and adjust the positioning as needed for most direct sunlight.

Tighten the adjustment nut once positioned.

We recommend that the Solar Panel is at about a 45 degree angle facing the sun.

Illustration of a solar panel mounted at a 45-degree angle and an arrow circling downward showing tightening the nut once positioned.

Wrap any spare cable around the cable holder and clip the cable into one of the cable stops.

Illustration of the back of a solar panel showing the excess cable wrapped around the cable holder and clipped, with the USB-C adapter pointing up.

Connect your Solar Panel to your Ring device using the USB-C cable.

Illustration of a Spotlight Cam with a USB-C cable coming out of the solar panel and a blue arrow pointing toward the port on the camera, showing how to connect it.

Barrel Connector option:

A solar panel with a USB-C cable and an arrow pointing to the barrel plug connector then an arrow to the camera port showing how to connect it to the camera.

Use the cable clips to secure the cable in place.

Illustration of a cable on a wall with a clip around it and a screw holding it in place, showing use of the cable clips to secure the cable in place.

Your Solar Panel is now installed.

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