Ring Solar Panels (USB-C) 2nd Generation - Things to KNOW.

Today, we are going to take a look at Ring's new Solar Panels and these are now using USB-C plugs instead of the older barrel plugs that Ring used on their first generation solar panels. These panels will also power up the new Ring spotlight cams (PRO & Plus)... but how about the older spotlight cams and 3rd Gen stickup Cams? We will also see if Ring's new spotlight cam PRO and Plus will be able to use the older barrel plug panels and also if they are compatible with Ring's wall and gutter camera and solar panel mounts. A lot of information on this video if you are planning to purchase solar panels for your Ring cameras.
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Compatibility
01:05 Model Wattage
01:24 Unboxing
03:05 Installation
03:36 Gutter Mount Compatibility
04:30 Cable Management Hack
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[@anthonycollins3728]

Needed some kind of idea about this product and found this video..this guy is so easy to listen to, easy to understand and very clear with simple instructions to follow..will now feel confident in buying and fitting the solar panel..thank you

[@Dogsbody6162]

Nicely presented video. No fluff - straight to the action with precise and quick explanations of features, how-to and comparison between the 1st and 2nd generation panels.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@PlaneSpotterRVer314]

I’m very glad ring released the barrel to USB C adapter. Since I may get the bee cameras I was looking everywhere to where I could find the adapter.

[@calpal9983]

Thanks for the great review!

[@glen8449]

Another nice review. Thanks

[@Jemocan]

Plastic mounts, winter winds, 'snap' -it broke after a month. However, Ring was really understanding about it when I called and they took care of it. However, I really wish they would make more durable mounts. If only there was a way to make the panels not so easily caught by the wind.

[@CMA1967]

Subscribed. Good job. Ty

[@MrDubb923]

What type of clips did you use to put on the back of the solar panel to wrap up the extra wire

[@CraigMullins1]

How can you connect these to ring doorbell 4 cameras? Does ring make a accessory cable to connect to the 2 screws on the back?

[@harleyrdr1]

I hit this vid so fast I caught it between upload and you making it public! 😂

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@czthor1]

So i have a new Annke NVR what are the best cameras in your opinion that you would buy that are non subscription. will the Ring work on the Annke NVR PoE? i found your best wired video im watching that what phone app im having issue with the Annke vision phone app most likely my settings.

[@belindagarcia6704]

Thank you! 😃

[@jessicam8499]

Wish me luck 😂 I’m setting this up today

[@ingridcorrea-chaurero3098]

Question I have a first generation ring camera but the solar panel is for second gen. Is there any way to adapt a cable so I can connect it? Thanks

[@nodrogs7675]

Which cameras will this new panel work with? I have the camera's that look like barrels but I don't know if RIng even sells a solar panel for them?

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

Welcome!

[@reachmitch]

Would this possible for me to connect my mobile phone (w/ USC C connection). For camping / remote. Thanks

[@rachinc]

0:58 but i have a newer spotlight cam and older solar panel v4 (2.4w) that only has a barrel at the end, so does that mean this old solar panel cant work with newer cameras?

[@MPjustaman]

On my second panel, still shows a continual drop in voltage. Now ordering a new cam, hoping this will solve the problem.

[@katmanjenks1961]

Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@interstategar]

I need a convex mirror to reflect sunlight to a northside ring camera i and solar power install. Has anuone out there done this?

[@antoinehenryah28]

Hi does it work with eufycam ?

[@herbo4003]

How good do you think those solar panels do in the rain and snow?

[@TheSTOPlayer]

Using these on Stick up cam solar (3rd gen) and the extra 0.4A (old barrel style is 0.4A and new USB-C is 0.8A) seems to be helping in the winter days in keeping charge for cams in high traffic areas.

[@Ozma2086]

Do you have to charge the panel by itself?

[@CraigMullins1]

Any way to tell voltage of panel to make sure the angle is ideal?

[@LifeHackster]

Not that I know of. Just make sure the sun hits the panels at least 2 hours a day.

[@celticspike2522]

Am I correct in assuming you could use this panel to charge a usb-c power bank??

[@74357175]

Question: is there a solar panel/camera combo they allows for 24/7 recording? Even if it's not designed as such, for example a solar panel large enough to drive the Nest cam 24/7?

[@LifeHackster]

I don't think there will be a camera than can do that. These solar panels and the cameras built in batteries are not enough to continually run the cameras.

[@74357175]

@@LifeHackster yeah, i was thinking I'd need a larger panel/battery combo. I guess I'll measure the power consumption...

[@MONSTiiiR]

Wouldn’t it be more cost effective and efficient to just plug it in? . I know there’s limitations to access of power for outdoor cams but could be worth trying

[@74357175]

@@MONSTiiiR exactly -- sometimes getting the power there is less cost effective

[@yobabybubba]

Nice review..It's almost always cloudy here in New York. We probably get 2 or 3 nice days of sunshine a month. Do you think that would work for the solar panel from just daylight? I want to plant one of these on a tree to keep an eye on my driveway and house. And I do have the ring doorbell now.

[@yobabybubba]

I just received my ring spotlight camera plus and 4w solar. I didn't even know there was a 5 w solar. Do you think I should return it and get the 5 w? Thanks.

[@justsayin494]

Does the Camera have a built-in recording, like an SD card, so you don't have to do the monthly subscription?

[@psi10001]

No

[@cosmin42]

What's your opinion regarding this setup ( Floodlight 2 battery powered + solar panel to charge them) VS Hardwire Flood light camera . My question is if is worth adding the electrical box , i will have any benefits , like faster notifications ,recording etc. Thank you !

[@LifeHackster]

Wired is always better and reliable compared to battery powered ones.

[@cosmin42]

@@LifeHackster Thank You for your reply !!!

[@datacheck9491]

When showing this video you said that the new upgraded Ring Solar Panel has no lines, but when I called Ring to order, Ring sales department said they did not know what I was talking about, because all of the Ring Solar Panel's have lines. So my question then is: Where did you get that Ring Solar Panel without any lines on the face of the solar panel.

[@mariannel6560]

Do you need to program the solar panel device? How do you know its communicating with ring spot light cam?

[@LifeHackster]

No need. Just plug it in to the camera.

[@mariannel6560]

@@LifeHackster it wouldn't connect until I saw a reboot function in the app...all good and connected now... thank you for the reply😊

[@guyjaxn]

I hope the seal at the usb c is better at being waterproof.

[@LifeHackster]

Weather resistant. I don't think it is water proof.

[@renbella]

Will be moving into a new house in May 2023 and have been reading your reviews. Great job on your reviews and are very helpful in deciding which security cameras to get. Also, saw in your video that you live in Corpus Christi, which also is the place I will be moving into. Are you Pinoy?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, I am. Thanks for watching!

[@mariom4538]

Does the solar camera require a battery, or does it work without a battery? TY

[@LifeHackster]

It needs the battery.

[@Whoshotmyrifle]

IF I plug this into my spotlight cam can I use the camera in plugged in mode rather than battery mode?

[@psi10001]

No

[@paullosasso7147]

Does having the solar plugged in count as “wired” mode so I can have all the normal features?

[@psi10001]

No

[@victorvek5227]

Such a damn eyesore compared to what Eufy has accomplished with the Eufycam 3

[@TheHammers527]

So if you have no sun for a week (I'm in the Uk) will the internal battery last? If so, for how long? How long can I go without sun?

[@TheIaindavidson]

Even on the winter solstice in the most notherly part of the UK, the sun is above the horizon for over 13 hours. Clouds tend to only obscure some visible frequencies of light, solar voltaic panels use different spectrums of light from the human eye.

[@CarsonReed7]

Will you review the ring virtual security guard? It's $100 a month that's a lot for ring

[@LifeHackster]

Probably not. Now, you are definitely giving them access to your cameras. You can always give access to someone in your family if you think you are not able to monitor all the notifications instead of someone you don't know.

[@CarsonReed7]

@@LifeHackster I agree. I think the reason they have is if you can't go watch the camera ring can send the police if they see something suspicious

[@abc123fhdi]

Do you have to adjust the angle of the solar panels throughout the year? Also on cloudy days it seems it will run out of battery unless the battery can last several weeks on a single charge. Being that it's a battery powered cam you should do some testing how well it detects motion and the pre-roll, as well as image quality in day and night, frame rate and resolution compared to wired. In addition, the solar panels will need to be cleaned of dirt and debris. Wired cameras are install and it justs works except in a power outage I guess, but even these cameras will need a router and model with backup battery.

[@LifeHackster]

You don't have to adjust it. It just needs 2 hours of sun hitting the panels. On cloudy days, it will most likely not charge and will just use the batteries and will charge it again when the sun comes out. Wired is always going to be better as to features and I have mentioned it in my review video which I linked in the description down below.

[@lexuslicata]

Just because it might be cloudy or overcast, doesn’t mean solar panels stop functioning. I put both batteries in my Ring Cam Pro and bought the Super panel. Not an issue whatsoever with charging.

[@user-er4hz7tk7p]

From saudi 👍

[@larrye2679]

Are you supposed to scan a QR Code for the solar panel? Where is it?

[@LifeHackster]

No setting up required for solar panels.

[@larrye2679]

@@LifeHackster Thanks

[@Rockaland2]

Whats good about Ring is they keep updating their Products except for their Cameras.. Im surprised they didnt call this solar panel " Pro" but Nice product with double the power.. I like to see it go thru a winter on east coast.

[@4Hendo]

Maybe I can use this on my Eufy L20 ….since Eufy doesn’t make a solar charger with a USB-C. However, not sure if the L20 software allows solar charging yet…..need to try and see. Also, great video as always.

[@LifeHackster]

You probably can. I have to test it out. Thanks.

[@zuhairhlayel]

👏👍💐🌹🌷💐👍👏

[@davidr8505]

Ring cams have very poor video quality. Beware

[@boobentobi1737]

What cameras do you have? I have 5 ring cameras and am pretty happy with the quality. My doorbell is the only one with not great quality since it’s an older gen one.

[@jaycastillo9313]

You have poor wifi

[@YouUceireTube]

Bullshit, it don't work! I have the Super Solar Panel and it does not charge my new Pro camera. I will have to purchase a NEW solar panel just to make it work. Not cool.

[@LifeHackster]

Or just buy the adapter -> amzn.to/3Xl8QJB

[@MPjustaman]

Yup not working either, on my second panel. Full sun and dropping volts for several days in a row.

[@kevinluke442]

I recently purchased two Ring Spotlight Cam plus on Amazon and two Solar panels (non Ring brand) With the USB-C adapter! Ring and I have tried to trouble shoot why. it does not charge or say the correct charge in the App! They sent me two new cameras and had the same result. I even went as far as using my solar panel from the Ring Spotlight Cam (Not pro or plus) with the USB-C adapter Nothing! Next step purchasing a RING brand Solar panel with the USB-C direct plug! I could not find anything out online on why this is happening! I hope the RING Solar panel for this works!