If you have a Ring doorbell installed on your doorstep at home, ensure you keep reading to find out “how long does it take a ring doorbell to fully charge” when plugged into a USB outlet or computer.
Determining how long a ring doorbell takes to charge will depend on the model of your doorbell and other factors attached to it. Generally, it will take long hours to fully charge your ring doorbell.
In this article, we will discuss how long a ring doorbell takes to charge and how to use the ring app to check the level of your Ring battery.
How Long Does A Ring Doorbell Take To Charge
It takes around 6 – 8 hours for a ring doorbell to charge fully. When you want to charge your ring doorbell, you need to use a micro-USB cable, that was included in the box when you purchased your doorbell.
You have to plug the micro USB cable into the USB charger or a USB power source like a computer. You should know that plugging your Ring doorbell directly into a USB outlet would tend to be faster than when you plug your Ring doorbell into a computer USB port.
How Long Does it Take to Charge a Ring 2 Battery?
It will take approximately 5 to 10 hours to fully charge your Ring Video Doorbell depending on if you plug the USB cable into a wall outlet or a USB port.
You can charge your Ring Video Doorbell 2 using a micro-USB cable which is often included in your Ring box. When you purchase your Ring doorbell, an orange micro USB cable is often included in the Ring box.
To charge your Ring Video Doorbell 2, plug the micro-USB cable into a USB power source like a power adapter or computer. It would take a longer time to fully charge the battery of your Ring doorbell when plugged into a USB power adapter than when it is plugged into a USB computer outlet.
How do I Know When my Ring Doorbell is Fully Charged
When the battery of your Ring Doorbell is fully charged, it will display a solid green or blue light. You can also check the battery status of your Ring doorbell through your phone via the Ring app.
Follow these steps to check the battery charge through the Ring app on your smartphone:
- Open the Ring app on your smartphone.
- Click the three lines (menu) on the top left of the Ring app.
- Click Devices.
- Click on the doorbell you want to check.
- Click Power Settings.
- You can view the Battery Level, under Battery Status.
- The Feature Power Usage will be displayed below Battery Status. You can view and adjust features that affect battery life, and you will be able to optimize your battery life.
How To Charge Ring Doorbell 2
Follow these steps to charge your Ring Video Doorbell 2:
- Use a screwdriver to remove the security screw on the base of the doorbell.
- Lift the faceplate up and away from the wall
- Press the release tab to remove the battery.
- Connect a micro-USB charger to the charging port in the battery. When the light on the battery displays a solid green light this indicates that your battery is fully charged.
- Slide back the fully charged battery into your Ring Doorbell. When the battery is secure, you will hear a click.
- Leave about 30 seconds for your Ring Doorbell 2 to start up, before you return the faceplate to the Ring Doorbell.
- Finally, use your screwdriver to secure your Ring doorbell with the security screw.
How Long Does it Take For a Ring Doorbell to Recharge?
You can charge your battery-powered Ring doorbell using a micro USB cable that was included in the box when it was purchased.
You can plug the micro USB cable into a USB power source like a computer or charging brick.
But It can take between 6-8 hours depending on how much charge your Ring Doorbell battery needs to fully charge.
How do I Know When my Ring Doorbell 2 is Fully Charged?
When the light on the battery shows a solid green light this indicates that your battery is fully charged. Then Slide back the fully charged battery into your Ring Doorbell. You will hear a click when the battery is secure.
Allow your Ring Doorbell to start up, then return the faceplate to the Ring Doorbell. Use your screwdriver to secure your Ring doorbell with the security screw.
How Long Does Battery Last in Ring Doorbell 2?
Ring recommends that your Ring doorbell 2 battery can last about 6-12 months on average. The average use of your Ring doorbell is for 3-5 events per day. An event is each time your Ring doorbell records a clip and sends it to the cloud.
You will need to charge the battery of your Ring Doorbell 2 periodically due to regular usage. Your Ring doorbell battery will wear out over time and you are recommended to get a replacement battery from Ring or other online stores like Amazon, Bestbuy, Walmart etc. The price can range from $19.99 to $50 which is pretty cheap.
How do I Know When my Ring is Done Charging?
Use a screwdriver to remove the security screw on the base of your Ring doorbell, then lift the faceplate up and away from the wall. To remove the battery press the release tab.
To charge your Ring video connect a micro-USB charger to the charging port in the battery. When your battery is fully charged, the light on the battery will shine solid green. Then slide the charged battery back into the Ring Doorbell. You will hear a click when the battery is secured.
You can also use the Ring app to check the battery status of your Ring doorbell. Open the Ring app < Click the three lines (menu) on the top left < Click Devices < Click on the doorbell you want to check < Click Power Settings < check Battery Level, under Battery Status.
What Does Blue Light on Ring Mean?
If you just installed your Ring video doorbell at home and you see a blue circle LED blinking this is a charging meter