A:Answer Hi wpctlc.
Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, a battery is still required to power the camera. The Ring Solar Panel provides a trickle charge to the battery in compatible devices to increase time between charges. The device's battery level may vary based on the amount of direct sunlight the solar panel receives. It is important to ensure that your Ring Solar Panel is installed correctly and that it is receiving enough direct sunlight to operate as intended. For best performance, Ring recommends at least two to three hours of direct sunlight for the Ring Solar Panel. With the recommended amount of direct sunlight, the device will remain continuously charged under most conditions.
If any additional information is needed regarding your question, please reach out to our community. Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback and experiences directly with Ring. Join the Ring Community today!
Thank you,
Amilia from Ring.
