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How does solar panel for ring security work.
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Regardless of which version you ve purchased the ring stick up cam is a next generation security camera that can be used both indoors and outdoors to bolster the security around your home.
The ring solar panel attaches by sliding on the mounting arm from the top.
Good call on cleaning off the panels as this is a common culprit.
Super solar panel keeps your battery charged but does not replace it.
Pop out the weatherproofing plug.
I purchased the outdoor ring security camera with built in spotlight and solar panel about six months ago and extra battery about 6 months ago.
The spotlight cam solar panel is a small device that can be mounted outdoors and connected to your spotlight cam or stick up cam battery with a cable.
The panel is in a location that gets sun all day and the two batteries always stayed fully charged.
Attach the solar panel.
When in direct sunlight the panels work very well and keeps the cameras at full charge.
This video shows you how to install the ring solar panel to charge your spotlight cam battery or spotlight cam solar with the power of the sun.
That would simplify install and potentially allow splitting the line to power two cameras if it could work that way.
This article will help you keep your ring stick up cam working its best.
A few hours of sunlight everyday will keep your spotlight cam battery or stick up cam battery charged around the clock so you ll never run out of power.
Slide the solar panel onto the mounting arm.
The arm adjusts for better sun exposure by loosening the screw on the mounting arm.
Put up the solar panel.
If you d like to adjust the angle of the solar panel for better sun coverage loosen the adjustment screw on the mounting arm set your desired angle then re tighten the screw.
Non stop solar power for spotlight and stick up cam.
Try charging the battery to 100 as well as checking the solar panel connection is clear of any debris and is securely connected to the cam.
Keep in mind the solar panel needs a few hours of direct sunlight per day to charge as expected.
Make sure it s seated securely.
Remove the weatherproof plug from the camera.
Personal preference would have been for the panel to have a female port.