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user_64ff53
Issues with solar charging
I recently purchased a new camera to replace an existing because it was going "offline" every couple of days. When I plugged the new camera into the solar panel it shows connected to the solar (sun above battery) but not charging. I called support. Initially suggested I buy a new solar panel, which I did. So now I have a new camera and a new solar panel. I am still getting the same issue... it is not charging. Ring replaced my camera (thinking it was an issue with the replacement camera). I installed the new camera yesterday and still have the same problem. Below is a screenshot of the new camera. It is currently at 71% charge. Solar panel facing east, full morning/afternoon sun. Bright sunny day yesterday and today. Second screenshot of "Backyard" shows what I expect to see with the lighting bolt in the battery. I have three other solar panels, none are having this issue. Just curious if anyone else had had this problem. I have no clue what to do next. I have uninstalled/reinstalled the camera and unplugged and re-plugged the solar panel.
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17-06-2024 01:06:35
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Caitlyn_Ring
Hi @user_64ff53. The Ring Solar Panel can provide a trickle charge to your battery powered Ring Camera, which helps to keep it charged for longer. This trickle charge will not be as fast as manually charging the battery, so it's possible for the battery to discharge if your Camera is detecting a lot of activity. You have already walked through a lot of the basic troubleshooting steps I would have recommended. One last thing to check is the amount of activity your Camera is recording. You may need to adjust the motion settings to reduce false motion alerts. If this problem continues to happen, it would be best to follow up with our support team for further assistance. You can get in touch at one of the numbers available here, or on Facebook @Ring with a private message.
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18-06-2024 05:40:33
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