How to Charge Ring Doorbell During Power Outages [Ultimate Guide 2024]

Installing a Ring Doorbell is one of the best ways to monitor the front porch or back door. It's quick to install and comes with a built-in battery that doesn't want to physically wire the device into their existing doorbell system. Like most other batteries, you'll need to occasionally recharge the cell to ensure the appropriate functioning of your video doorbell. Luckily, charging the older and newer Ring batteries with a small, star-shaped screwdriver and a micro USB cable is super easy.

If you want an alternative solution that can provide safe electricity to your Ring battery even during power outage, you may consider a portable power station or solar generator. Jackery Portable Power Stations can work well to charge most small or large household appliances, including Ring Video Doorbells. They are lightweight, make no noise, and can charge electrical appliances with the help of solar energy. They do not emit toxic fumes when charging the appliances indoors or outdoors. In this guide, we will help you understand how to charge a Ring Doorbell in different ways.

Understanding Ring Doorbell Basics

All the new Ring Doorbell models connect to home WiFi networks and send alerts when they detect motion or when anyone presses the doorbell button. While some old devices can be wired to a power source, such as a regular doorbell, many new models come with a rechargeable battery, allowing you to remove the Ring battery and recharge it using a lighting cable. As long as you have an Internet connection, you will be able to open the Ring app and check all the recorded videos.

Different Ring Doorbell models come with lithium-ion batteries that are lightweight, compact, and can hold a large amount of energy. However, the battery capacity of the Ring Doorbell will vary depending on the Ring model you own — which affects the choice of power station needed to charge the batteries. Generally speaking, the newer models feature larger batteries to store more energy and function for a long time.

How to Charge A Ring Doorbell? [Different Generations]

There are mainly two ways to charge a Ring Doorbell battery depending on the generation and model type. For example, you need to remove the complete frame to charge the old Ring Doorbell devices. On the other hand, it's much easier to power newer battery-powered versions of Ring Doorbell. Charging your Ring Doorbell is a relatively easy process, as every device has instructions on it. However, if you can't find those instructions, here's how to charge a Ring Doorbell.

How to charge Ring Video Doorbell (1st Generation) and Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Generation):

If you own the 1st or 2nd Generation Ring Video Doorbell installed at your home, all you need to do is remove the entire doorbell frame to charge the battery. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: The first step is to simply remove all the security screws at the base of the doorbell and then lift the doorbell up and away from the mounting bracket. If the Ring Doorbell battery is low, find the orange screwdriver that came in the box. You can use the star-shaped end to unscrew the two security screws on the doorbell's bottom. Here's how to remove the screws:

• Use the screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.
• If you've somehow misplaced the original screwdriver, consider using a T6 torx head screwdriver or a small, star-shaped screwdriver.

Now, slide the Ring Doorbell up and remove it from the mounting bracket. You can put your fingers on one side of the doorbell and your thumb on the other. Lastly, pull up the doorbell to slide it off the mounting bracket.

Step 2: Next, plug the small end of the micro-USB cable into the port on the back of the Ring Doorbell. Ring provides an orange micro USB cable in the device box. If you don't have that cable, you can use any other micro USB cord that you've handy.

Step 3: You can plug the other end of the micro USB cable directly into a wall outlet or your computer. Look at the front of the Ring Doorbell and check that the blue light moves around the circle. If you cannot see the blue light on the device, consider visiting Ring's website or calling the customer support team.

Step 4: You'll see the solid blue LED light once the battery is fully charged. You can then unplug the micro USB cord and reattach the Ring device to the mounting bracket with short security screws.

Step 5: Wait for 30 seconds after you've attached the Ring Doorbell to the mounting bracket. Finally, test the doorbell button and motion detector by walking around the Ring Doorbell.

How to charge Ring Video Doorbell 2, 3, 3 Plus, and 4 Generations:

Unlike the 1st and 2nd Generation Ring Video Doorbells, the rest of the battery-powered doorbells come with removable batteries. This means you don't have to remove the entire doorbell when it is time to recharge it. Here's how to charge the Ring camera battery in new models:

Step 1: With the help of a screwdriver, you can remove the security screws at the bottom of the doorbell faceplate. When both the screws are out, you can grab both faceplate ridges, squeeze, and then gingerly lift away the faceplate.

Step 2: Press on the silver release tab to remove the pack once the battery is exposed. The black or silver release tab is centered on the bottom of the Ring device. You can press it down and slide the battery out of the doorbell. If you have an additional Ring battery, insert it into the doorbell while the other battery charges.

Step 3: Connect the micro USB charger to the battery's charging port. During charging, you'll see red and green lights illuminate the top of the battery, which indicates that the battery is charging correctly. Once the battery is fully charged, you'll see a solid green light.

Step 4: Unplug the battery when the orange light turns off and only the green light is illuminated. Slide the fully charged Ring battery back into the Ring Doorbell and then slot the faceplate back in at the top. Listen to the click sound that indicates the battery is securely in place.

Step 5: The next step is to reattach the faceplate towards the camera lens and hold it below the bottom of the camera. Now, slide the top of the doorbell in place and press the faceplate against the battery pack.

Step 6: Your doorbell is now ready to use. You can test the Ring Doorbell button by pressing it and then moving around to ensure the motion detector works well.

If you are looking for an alternative solution to charging a Ring Doorbell anywhere, you may consider using the Jackery Portable Power Stations. They are compact, have a higher battery capacity, and can be carried anywhere with their sturdy handles. They are easy to use; all you need to do is plug in the Ring Doorbell into the output ports and start charging it. Since they do not emit toxic fumes or noise, you can use the portable power station indoors and even during the nighttime.

How Long Does It Take to Charge A Ring Doorbell?

The time taken to fully charge a Ring Doorbell battery might vary depending on many factors, such as model, charging method, and battery capacity. On average, it might take 5-10 hours to fully charge a drained Ring Doorbell battery. For example, models with larger battery capacity generally take longer to charge compared to a smaller one.

Additionally, charging with a high-powered USB wall adapter can reduce the charging time. It's worth noting that Ring Doorbell models are designed to have longer battery life and operate for months on a single charge. Regularly charging the Ring Doorbell helps ensure optimal performance and even minimizes the interruption to its functionality.

How to Check The Ring Doorbell Is Charging?

When you charge the original Ring Doorbell, both the green and red lights will illuminate. If you only see the solid green light, it means the Ring battery is fully charged. If your Ring Doorbell does not emit different lights, the front LED light will flash blue to indicate charging along with the battery percentage. The blue light will increase the circle more as the battery becomes fully charged. Here are some of the different ways to check whether the Ring Doorbell is charging or not.

LED Lights: Most Ring Doorbells feature LED lights to indicate if the charge is low or full. As mentioned above, these LED lights will glow or flash in a specific pattern when the charge is complete.

Check the Ring App: The Ring app helps you check the battery level and charging status of the Ring Doorbell. You can move to the Ring app settings to check whether the Ring battery is fully charged or not.

Double-check the Power Source: If you've wired Ring Doorbell models, double-check if the device is correctly connected to the power source. On the other hand, if you're using the battery-powered Ring Doorbell model, make sure the battery and charging cable are securely connected.

Jackery Portable Power Stations for Ring Doorbells

Jackery is a well-known manufacturer of solar generators, portable power stations, and solar panels. The Jackery Portable Power Stations are compact, lightweight, and efficient battery-powered inverter generators that can supply safe electricity to household appliances. The portable power stations can be recharged quickly with the help of wall outlets, car chargers, or Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels.

When the direct sun's rays fall on the monocrystalline silicon solar cells of the foldable Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels, the solar energy is converted to DC electricity. Then, the pure sine wave inverter of the Jackery Portable Power Stations converts the DC to AC electricity that can charge most household appliances, including Ring Doorbell batteries. The Ring batteries typically consume around 12 watts of electricity.

While charging the Ring Doorbells, the Jackery Portable Power Stations do not emit toxic fumes. Thus, they are ideal for indoor use.  Additionally, they are compact in size and operate with minimal noise — all of which improve the overall charging experience. Here are some popular Jackery Portable Power Stations for Ring Doorbells:

Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Portable Power Station

The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Portable Power Station weighs only 8.27 lbs, which makes the charging solution ideal for carrying around and powering various appliances like Ring Doorbells. It has a durable LiFePO4 battery and multiple input/output ports. The dual PD ports are capable of supplying up to 100 W output to charge many appliances simultaneously. It's whisper-quiet and emits only 45 dB of noise, making the portable power station ideal for indoor use. If you are charging the Ring Doorbell (12 W) with the help of the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Portable Power Station, it will supply continuous electricity for 20.4 hours.