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How to Install Solar Panel for Video Doorbells

Solar Panel for Video Doorbells can be connected to compatible Video Doorbells to recharge its battery from just a few hours of sunlight every day.

Select your install location for your Solar Panel.

When selecting your installation spot for Solar Panel, be sure to choose a spot that receives reliable sun exposure every day. Ring Video Doorbell Solar Panel can extend your Ring Video Doorbell battery life with just a few hours of direct sunlight per day.

Line up your Solar Panel.

To properly line up your Ring Video Doorbell Solar Panel:

  1. Use the Solar Panel’s mounting arm as a template.
  2. Mark the screw holes on your chosen surface with a pencil.

3. Drill holes (Optional).

Optional: Use a drill to drill guide holes where you marked the position of the mounting holes.

  • If you are mounting the Ring Video Doorbell Solar Panel on brick, concrete, or stucco, secure the included plastic anchors into the holes. You may need to use a hammer to secure the anchors.
  • If you are mounting the bracket on wood or vinyl, just use the included screws.

Put up the mounting arm.

  1. Secure the mounting arm to the wall with the included screws.
  2. Tighten until snug.

Put up the Solar Panel.

Slide the solar panel onto the mounting arm. Make sure it's seated securely.

Steps for the Fork Connector Solar Panel for Video Doorbell 2, 3, 3 Plus, or 4.

Attach the Ring Video Doorbell to the wire spacer and connect Solar Panel plug to your Ring Doorbells.

  1. Take the free end of the fork connector cable and pass through the wire spacer.
  2. Use the screwdriver to secure the fork connector cable on the terminal of the Ring Video Doorbell.

Attach the Ring Video Doorbell and wire spacer to the wall.

To properly line up your Ring Video Doorbell:

  1. Place the Ring Doorbell next to your door, about 48 inches from the ground.
  2. Level the device using the level tool.
  3. Mark the positions for mounting holes with a pencil.

Optional: Use a drill to drill holes where you marked the position of the mounting holes.

  • If you are mounting your Ring Doorbell on brick, concrete, or stucco, secure the included plastic anchors into the holes. You may need to use a hammer to secure the anchors.

Steps for Micro USB Solar Panel for Video Doorbell (2nd Gen):

Attach Solar Panel plug to wire spacer and Ring Video Doorbell mounting bracket.

  • Take the free end of the charging cable and place it on top of the mounting bracket with the plug piece in the center of the rectangle bracket.

Attach the wire spacer and Ring Video Doorbell mounting bracket to the wall.

To properly line up your Ring Video Doorbell:

  1. Place the Ring Doorbell next to your door, about 48 inches from the ground.
  2. Level the device using the level tool.
  3. Mark the positions for mounting holes with a pencil.

Optional: Use a drill to drill guide holes where you marked the position of the mounting holes.

  • If you are mounting the Ring Doorbell on brick, concrete, or stucco, secure the included plastic anchors. You may need to use a hammer to secure the anchors.

Plug in the Ring Video Doorbell and attach to bracket.

  • Plug the free end of the charging cable into the back of the Ring Video Doorbell and click into place.

Download the manual below for Fork Connector and Micro-USB Solar Panel:

Last updated 5 months ago