Ring’s battery-powered devices include the Ring Camera and Ring Video Doorbell battery, which are popular among smart homeowners. See How to charge the Ring camera battery manually by removing it. Using a solar panel can also charge Ring camera battery continuously.
Ring camera battery life is between 6 to 12 months, and a battery takes between 5 to 10 hours to fully charge. Several factors can affect these numbers, and they are only rough estimates.
If your Ring camera is offline because it runs out of power, you’ll miss important things that could be a security risk. You need to know how to charge Ring camera battery if you value your family and valuables.
This guide will help you to understand how to charge Ring camera battery and how to preserve Ring camera battery life.
Ring Camera Battery Charging:
Rechargeable lithium batteries are used in the following Ring devices:
- Ring Video Doorbell
- Ring Doorbell 2
- Ring Doorbell 3
- Ring Doorbell 3 Plus
- Ring Spotlight Cam Battery
- Ring Floodlight Cam Battery
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
- Ring Peephole Cam
All these devices use the same quick-charge battery pack except for the Ring Video Doorbell. It takes between 5 to 10 hours for this battery pack to fully charge.
How To Charge Ring Camera Battery (Non-Removable)
A non-removable lithium battery powers the original Ring Video Doorbell. So, to charge Ring camera battery, you will need to remove the Ring doorbell from its mounting plate and plug a micro USB cable directly into its USB port.
A full charge of Ring’s non-removable lithium batteries takes four to twelve hours. You can charge your quick-charge battery pack using the micro-USB cable included with your Ring device.
To charge the Ring camera battery, plug the charging cable into any USB power source, such as a computer.
How To Charge Ring Camera Battery:
The Ring Stick Up cam and Spotlight cam are both rechargeable Ring cameras. You will be notified when you need to charge the Ring camera battery through the Ring App on your smartphone.
Here’s how to charge Ring camera battery for the Stick Up cam:
1. Remove The screw:
The security screw is located at the bottom of the battery cover. Remove the cover with a screwdriver.
2. Remove The Battery Cover:
The Ring camera battery cover is located at the bottom of the Ring camera. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise until the unlock icon is aligned with the little bar on the cover.
3. Press The Battery Tab:
Simply press the Ring camera battery tab that says “push.” Take care not to drop the battery as it may easily slide off. The Ring camera turns off because the Ring camera battery is removed.
| Note: If you have a spare Ring camera battery, you can insert the battery to replace the old battery so that the Ring camera can continue working. |
4. Connect The Battery To The Charging Cable:
Charge the Ring camera battery using the charging cable included in the kit. To charge Ring camera battery, connect the Ring device to the USB port using the micro USB charging cable. Red and green LEDs will be displayed on your battery.
In order to indicate that your Stick Up cam or Ring doorbell battery is charging, both green and red charging lights should illuminate. When the red LED stops flashing while the green LED stays on, the battery is fully charged and can be removed from the outlet.
5. Reinsert The Battery:
Slide the Ring camera battery back into its compartment. When you insert the Ring battery properly, you should hear a click.
6. Return The Battery Cover:
Turn your device on after about 30 seconds. Return the battery cover to the Ring camera. You need to turn the battery cover clockwise until the lock icon on the device aligns with the little bar on the cover and secure the Ring camera battery with the security screw.
How To Charge Ring Spotlight Cam Battery:
To charge the Ring spotlight cam battery, follow these simple steps:
1. Press The Release Button:
The push button is located at the bottom of the device. When you press this button, the cover won’t slide off.
2. Press The Ring Battery Tab:
You can now expose the battery cover by gently pushing the battery tab. The Ring battery will easily slide off the Ring device, so be careful.
There are two battery slots on the Ring spotlight cam, so you will know which battery to charge if it has a blinking red light.
3. Connect The Charging Cable To The Battery:
Charge Ring camera battery using the charging cable included in the kit. Connect the charging cable to an electrical outlet before charging.
4. Reinstall The Ring Camera Battery:
Reinsert the Ring camera battery. The Ring battery should click when properly inserted.
5. Close The Ring Camera Battery Cover:
The cover will need to be pushed back into position with some force. When the battery cover is attached correctly, you will hear a click.
6. Wait Until The Ring Camera Reboots:
A reboot will be performed during the next 30 seconds, and a reboot will be performed within the next minute for the spotlight cam. The Ring spotlight cam is now operational again.
How To Check Ring Camera Battery Level:
You can check the remaining power in your Ring Camera’s battery through the Ring App on your phone.
- Tap the three lines in the top left.
- Click on devices.
- Click on Ring Video Doorbell or Camera
- Select “Device Health”
- In the top-right corner, click on the battery icon.
- The battery level can be viewed by clicking on the Settings button above the battery icon.
How Long Does it Take To Charge a Ring Camera Battery?
Depending on the current battery life, it usually takes 5 to 10 hours to charge Ring camera battery. A compatible Ring battery charging station allows you to charge up to two batteries at the same time.
Under ideal usage conditions, a fully charged battery can last between six to twelve months or around a thousand camera activations.
Your security cameras can cause your device to suffer if they capture a lot of activity. The battery can die faster if it is activated frequently by motion.
Check the motion detection settings to use motion zones to ignore irrelevant events and other extraneous movements.
The motion detection on your device can also be scheduled so it only works at specific times.
You will also experience a shorter battery life if you have a weak Wi-Fi signal. The battery will be drained if the device struggles to connect to Wi-Fi.
To connect Ring camera to Wi-Fi or check the signal strength, use the Ring app’s received signal strength indicator to check if your Wi-Fi area needs to be boosted.
How Long Does Ring Camera Battery Last?
Under ideal conditions, a fully charged battery can last from 6 to 12 months or around a thousand camera activations.
Batteries can be affected by environmental factors as well as the amount of activity captured by your security cameras. You can install a solar panel for Ring cameras if you don’t want to worry about losing battery power.
Conclusion
You can easily charge the Ring camera battery by reading this guide. Ring camera battery life can deplete quickly, especially if they are constantly recording videos. You should, therefore, pay attention to your security measures and check your devices to ensure they still have enough power to function.
A Ring device owner needs to know how to charge a Ring camera battery. Don’t let a minor issue compromise your home or business security.
FAQs:
- What kind of battery is in a Ring?
Ring cameras and doorbells use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Depending on the camera model, the type of battery will vary.
- Does Ring work without power?
A battery backup allows the Ring devices to continue using your system if you lose power or accidentally unplug your Base Station.
- Why is my Ring camera battery dying so fast?
Ring Video Doorbells or Security Cameras may have battery drain issues due to a poor Wi-Fi connection. Poor connections can cause your doorbell or camera to frequently disconnect and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network, wasting energy and draining your battery.