It isn’t as intuitive as charging your cell phone, but with a bit of practice, you’ll be able to swap it to and from the charger in no time.
How is the Ring Doorbell Powered
The Ring Doorbell has a rechargeable battery in the unit. It is also removable. This battery powers the entire unit for the length of its charge time, which is anywhere from months to a year. The Ring Video Doorbell has a 6,100 mAH battery that takes up to six hours to charge. There are a few differences regarding charging between the Ring Video Doorbell and the Ring Video Doorbell 2. The first model has a built-in battery that requires the entire unit to charge. The newer model has a battery that can slide out from the doorbell. Users can purchase a second battery so that there is no downtime during the charging period. Some users choose to hardwire the doorbell into their home power supply so that it doesn’t have to be charged. Only do this if you have experience with electrical work. The old saying goes that there are two kinds of electricians: good ones and dead ones. Don’t mess with the electrical system in your home unless you’re sure you know what you’re doing.
How to Charge Ring Doorbell
The entire unit had to be removed for the earlier generations of the Ring Doorbell to charge it. For newer versions, you just slide the battery out and charge that on its own. Check which model you have in the Ring app before you begin if you aren’t sure what set of instructions to follow. Once you know which you have, you can start taking the doorbell cover off to access the unit or the battery. You need a T6 Torx screwdriver or the one that Ring included in the original package to access the Ring unit under the cover.
Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate is the piece that protects your Ring Doorbell from the elements. You have to remove it to access either the doorbell or the battery. Once the faceplate is off, you have access to charging the battery.
Charging the Original Ring Doorbell and Ring Video Doorbell
Both of these models require the entire unit to be removed from the door and charged.
Charging Other Ring Doorbell Models
Other Ring Doorbells include a removable battery so that the entire doorbell doesn’t have to come out of the mounting bracket. Your battery should be fully charged, reinstalled, and ready to work again.
Confirming the Charge
After the Ring Doorbell is operational again, you can check the charge in the Ring app. First, press the button on the doorbell and do a couple of test runs. The battery indicator doesn’t update until the unit is in place, connected to the network, and the button is pressed. You can also find more information about the battery by reading the Feature Power Usage section. If you prefer a longer battery life, adjusting some of the features and options you’ve selected might help prolong it.
Other Considerations and Troubleshooting
Some users face difficulties when trying to charge or power their Ring Doorbell. Many of these issues are easily fixed, though.
Sometimes the battery won’t take a charge after being brought inside during a very hot or cold day. The temperature of the unit can influence how it charges. If you’re facing this problem, bring the battery or unit in and set it down somewhere at room temperature. Leave it for a few hours so that the battery’s temperature is more stable. At that point, try to plug it in again and see whether it accepts a full charge. When your battery has issues charging or reporting its charge to the app. Doing so can fix many common problems. However, you will have to go through the setup process again. If your battery is draining very quickly but isn’t old or damaged, try to change the motion sensor settings on your app. You can adjust it so that it’s more or less sensitive. Making it less sensitive – especially if you regularly get unwanted alerts – will help reduce the amount of battery power it uses. A poor Wi-Fi or network connection can also drain the battery life of the Ring Doorbell. If your router is very far away or there are natural obstacles between the unit and the router, consider rearranging your networking setup. Sometimes, turning your router on and off can help the Ring device connect more strongly.The Chime Pro device from Ring can help improve a weak wireless connection because one of its functions is acting as a Wi-Fi extender.If you have a very old router or modem, consider upgrading it to take advantage of more bands and supported speeds.
