Ring Solar Charger for Video Doorbell (2nd Generation – 2020 Release)

Works perfectly if you have the right location
I read the negative reviews before buying and decided that there were enough counterpoints to decide that the people having problems were having issues with what they have done, not with the charger.Like all solar panels, this is a trickle charger. It will generally only trickle power in slowly. However, having direct sun access is crucial because… well, its a solar panel. The sun tops the houses across the street from me early in the morning and climbs up above the edge of my roof above the door about four hours later. With that limited amount of direct sun, my Battery Doorbell Pro’s battery will add about 20% charge per day thanks to this panel.Some Ring doorbells use ‘optimized charging’ where the cell is supposed to only charge up to a max of 80%. This 80% limit can be difficult to trigger for reasons beyond the scope of this review, but I found that on the BD Pro, if the cell is already fully charged prior to the solar charger’s installation, the solar panel will do absolutely nothing until the battery gets down to about 70%. Only then will the solar charger start charging. When it does, it charges up to only 80% (stopping at 81%, actually). From there, with the sun I get, the solar charger will maintain between 70 and 80% battery charge indefinitely. I have the DBPro set to take snapshots every three minutes and do everything else that eats extra battery power. The direct sun access I get lets me do that. If your direct sun is less, you will have to adjust your settings to eat less power, or get used to the solar panel just extending battery life rather than making it never-ending.The exception to the above is the initial charge of the battery. When I installed my solar charger, I only had about a 38% charge on the battery. The solar charger added 20% per day until I was up to 100%… and then it seemingly did nothing for days until the battery slowly dipped down to 70%. Then it magically started up again into the cycle I describe above. Here again if you have limited sun access, you might not see this kind of clear result and it may look like the charger isn’t doing anything.

Solar Charging Station for Ring Camera – Convenient, Reliable, and Energy-Saving
Installing the solar charging station for my Ring camera was one of the best decisions I’ve made for home security. It’s incredibly convenient—once mounted, it continuously powers the camera without needing to manually recharge or swap out batteries. That’s a huge time-saver, especially for cameras placed in hard-to-reach areas.The solar panel is efficient, even on cloudy days. As long as it gets a few hours of sunlight, it keeps the camera running smoothly. I’ve noticed a significant drop in battery alerts since switching to solar, and the camera stays online consistently.It’s also compact and easy to install. The design is sleek and doesn’t take up much space, blending well with the exterior of the house. The mounting hardware was straightforward, and the cord length was just right for flexible positioning.Another bonus: it’s eco-friendly and cost-effective. No more buying replacement batteries or worrying about charging downtime. Plus, it’s a great way to reduce energy usage while keeping your home secure.Overall, the solar charging station is a smart upgrade for any Ring camera user. It’s reliable, low-maintenance, and helps ensure your camera is always powered and ready to go.

Worked good for a year
Worked great the 1st year. Only had to disconnect to recharge in the house once after about a year. It’s been about 2 months and the battery is down to 23% so I’m going to have to do it again. But from other reviews, it looks like about a year is all you get out of the solar charger. I live across the street from a large field, so I get direct sunlight from sun up until noon-ish, which should keep the doorbell charged pretty well. Disappointed that I’m going to have to get something else soon.

Ist schon notwendig, weil der Akku schnell leer ist, und sehr langsam aufwärts.

Ho acquistato questo caricatore solare per il mio videocitofono a batterie di seconda generazione e ne sono rimasto estremamente soddisfatto. L’installazione è stata semplicissima, con istruzioni chiare e tutti gli accessori inclusi. Una volta montato, ha iniziato subito a caricare il dispositivo, anche con luce solare indiretta.La qualità dei materiali è ottima: resistente alle intemperie e ben costruito, perfetto per un uso esterno. Da quando l’ho installato, non ho più dovuto ricaricare manualmente il videocitofono: resta sempre operativo, giorno e notte.È un accessorio indispensabile per chi cerca comodità e autonomia energetica. Consigliatissimo!