Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi gofortheiman.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand the importance of having a solid charge on your Ring Stick Up Cam so that you are able to have a longer time between charge cycles. Having longevity in a battery-powered security device is crucial when it comes to monitoring your home, especially if you are away for long periods of time. We are here to provide you with some education to resolve the battery life issue you mentioned in your review.

It sounds like you are concerned about the battery life of your Ring device. There are some troubleshooting steps that you can take to ensure that you have your device set up for optimal performance.

As cold weather sets in, lithium-ion batteries like those used in Ring Doorbells and Security Cameras may experience several issues including trouble holding a charge, running out of power faster than normal, or losing functionality. Knowing at what temperature batteries will start to be impacted can help you take the necessary steps to keep your device working. When the temperature drops to:

36°F (3°C): The battery may not hold a charge as effectively, resulting in having to charge the unit more frequently.
32°F (0°C): The battery may not charge at all. Even hardwired configurations may not charge the battery.
-5°F (-20.5°C): The battery may stop working completely until temperatures warm up.

When it gets cold and your device's battery runs out, bring your entire device inside and charge the battery with a USB cord. This will allow your device to warm up while the battery charges.

The more events captured by your Ring devices, the more your battery is used. Using Live View often can also drain your battery faster. If your device is capturing an excessive number of events each day, you may need to recharge your battery sooner. To prevent excessive activity, under Motion Settings for your device in the Ring app you can:

Adjust your Motion Sensitivity slider to a lower sensitivity.
Redraw your Customizable Motion Zones.
Change Motion Frequency to regularly or periodically.
You could also adjust the direction of your Ring device so it doesn't detect as much motion.

You can go to Power Settings in the Ring app to see what features may be draining your battery.

To access Power Settings, open the Ring app:

Tap menu (≡) on the top left of the Dashboard.
Tap Devices.
Tap the individual device (video doorbell or security camera) you want to check.
Tap Power Settings to check your Battery Level percentage and Feature Power Usage .
Tap a feature to adjust Snapshot Capture, Motion Frequency and Video Recording Length.

If any additional information is needed regarding the battery life of your device, 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.

Thank you for being the best part of Ring! Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,
Melissa from Ring.

Hi Stove. Ensuring your Ring Protect Plan subscription is active is definitely an important concern and I'd be happy to clarify. With a Ring Protect Plan, your payment method on file will be automatically billed, either annually or monthly, based on the billing frequency you selected. A bill will not be sent via email. To learn more about the Ring Protect Plan, check out this Help Center article: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001671383-General-Information-on-Ring-Protect-Subscription-Plans. If you have any other questions about your Stick Up Cam, you can search the Ring Community at https://community.ring.com/ to find answers from other neighbors. All the best, Ashley from Ring.

Hello JC025,

Thank you for detailing the installation location of your Ring Indoor Cam. When placed in an ideal location, this device will provide you with accurate motion detection. We understand your concern and are here to help.

This Ring device uses PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detection. Since PIR looks for heat sources, glass will prevent it from detecting motion. You can learn more here: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022650691-Motion-Detection-in-Ring-Battery-Devices

However, Ring does offer a Ring Stick Up Camera - Elite, which can detect motion past glass. Please reach us directly, so we can discuss this in more detail and help find a solution.

Regards,
Marlom at Ring

Hello CEliz,

Thank you for leaving a review. We definitely understand the seriousness of your safety and security and assure you that it is of the utmost importance to us to fully resolve your concerns. Please know that we take your peace of mind and sense of security very seriously and we are here to get this taken care of for you.

Based on your review, it seems like you are unable to use your Ring Stickup Camera behind a window. Windows generally block heat sources, which means when the Ring device uses PIR (Passive Infrared) to detect motion, the Ring device will not be able to detect the motion through a window. There are a couple of scenarios when this can happen:

During the day, your powered Ring device uses Advanced Motion Detection, which is when the camera looks for changes physically in the environment. The Ring device should be able to see through a window during the day.

At night, your powered Ring device still uses Advanced Motion Detection but also uses Passive Infrared (PIR) to verify the motion. Since windows block heat sources, your Ring device will not be able to accurately view or record through a window at night. Please see our help center article for more information: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022650691-Motion-Detection-in-Ring-Battery-Devices.

If you still have concerns regarding this, we would love to hear from you directly on our Ring Community forum. This is a platform intended for Ring users, just like yourself, to create open discussions regarding their Ring experiences, provide suggestions or feedback, and more: https://community.ring.com/.

Thank you, Jamila with Ring.

Hi Bill. It's definitely important to make sure you're getting the most from your home security devices. For more information on what features are available on the Stick Up Cam, check out this article from our Help Center https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032203412-Stick-Up-Cam-Battery-Solar-3rd-Generation-Information-. Having a Ring Protect Plan subscription also unlocks additional features, as outlined here https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001671383-General-Information-on-Ring-Protect-Subscription-Plans. If you have any other questions, try browsing the Ring Community at https://community.ring.com/ to find solutions from other neighbors. All the best, Ashley from Ring.

Hello Edwin,

Our top priority at Ring is to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience with our products and services. We truly value your feedback, because it helps us improve not only the product from a consumer standpoint but also our standards of service.

All our devices do come with a limited one-year warranty, in which Ring will repair or replace any Ring products that malfunction due to defective parts or workmanship, at no charge to you. There is also an extended warranty available through our Ring Protect Plus Plan option. You can see the full ring warranty here: https://ring.com/warranty.

Also, Ring Community is our first peer-to-peer community forum, giving our customers the ability to help one another and share their feedback/experiences with Ring. We invite you to reach out at https://community.ring.com/ if any additional information is needed regarding the Ring XXX or any other Ring product.

Thank you,
Antonio from Ring