I have had the original version of this for a little over 2 years, and have now purchased the newer version, which has the same product title, and looks like it is the same product.
The newer one has a new AMZN page, but I think they are the same product:
Original AMZN page (currently unavailable): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085DVTYHN
New AMZN page: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3F9LS2G
Here are my experiences with the product over the past 2+ years.
I have just replaced it with the newer one and don't have enough experience yet to say if it is identical or not.
My installation placement was so that it received full sun for several hours. It works pretty good, and kept the Ring doorbell charged for many months in all seasons. I did have problems and had to manually remove and recharge the Ring camera when we had a week or more of clouds and rain--in that case, the Ring battery went to zero after about a week or so.
I have replaced the product now because the original one will no longer charge the camera due to the 3 solar panels being totally degraded. Orginal panels are slick and shiny, but 2+ years old panels look like black sandpaper. They no longer produce any power.
Overall, for the price it's a good product, even if it has to be replaced every couple of years. That works out to about $25 a year, plus the bother of re-installing the new one, which just went right back where the old one already was -- same mounting holes, screws, size, etc. I put the same old Ring camera back on the new solar charger.
If this little solar charger won't work for you, then you probably need a remote solar panel. Look for the ones sold (or similar with the right connector you need) for the Ring Stickup cams. Those are large panels, and can be placed at a distance and are easier to face towards the sun. I have several of those with Stickup Cams, and I've never had to manually recharge those batteries that are connected to the large panels, even during those long cloudy rainy periods.
All-new Ring Solar Charger for Battery Doorbell
4 | 10,730 ratings
Price: 49.99
Last update: 12-23-2024
About this item
Solar charge your doorbell — Extend the battery life of your Ring Battery Doorbell with the help of a USB-C solar power source.
Maximize your charge — With 3-4 hours of direct sunlight every day, your Battery Doorbell can stay charged even longer than before. Battery life varies based on device settings, motion notifications, and sun exposure.
Easy install — Your solar charger includes a secure mounting bracket for easy installation with weather-resistant built-in solar panels.
Box includes — Wall anchors and screws to help easily mount Ring Battery Doorbell.
Maximize your charge — With 3-4 hours of direct sunlight every day, your Battery Doorbell can stay charged even longer than before. Battery life varies based on device settings, motion notifications, and sun exposure.
Easy install — Your solar charger includes a secure mounting bracket for easy installation with weather-resistant built-in solar panels.
Box includes — Wall anchors and screws to help easily mount Ring Battery Doorbell.
Top reviews from the United States
Amazon Customer CRC
Keeps Ring camera charged up for months if it gets plenty of sunlight
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023Louis S. Stratton
Surprised
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024Heather
Worked for a year
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024Tara
Doesn’t really charge well for me..
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024Luv2Fish
Great for increasing or maintaining charge in high traffic areas.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024Jim P
Works great if in the sun
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
PW.Skyline.V37
Perfect for the ALL NEW (September 2024) Ring Battery Doorbell!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
PW.Skyline.V37
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
If you have the All New Ting Battery Doorbell (September 2024 release) then this is 100% the solar panel you need! As evidenced by the photos I took! It’s charging great! Now going to go mount it up!
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Ken Miller
Works well with solar panel.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024