YOU may find your Ring doorbell’s battery runs out a lot faster as the winter cold truly hits.
And in extreme cases, it may temporarily stop working.
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Fortunately, the UK’s current forecasts are a long way from the latter coming true.
But you may find charging a little trickier over the next couple of months regardless.
Amazon has revealed the exact temperatures your Ring doorbell’s battery will start to act up.
It’s a universal problem felt by all devices with lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries contain an electrolyte liquid.
If it gets very cold, this liquid can crystallise – like honey in a chilly pantry.
When this happens, the electricity can’t properly flow through the battery.
That means you can end up getting significantly worse battery life.
In some rare cases, it can mean your device shuts down altogether.
Fortunately, your Ring doorbell should work as normal once you get somewhere warm.
“Extremely cold weather has unfortunate effects on lithium-ion batteries such as those used in Ring devices,” Amazon explained.
“As the mercury drops, these batteries begin to have trouble holding a charge and if it gets cold enough, they’ll stop working altogether.
“As a result, at certain temperatures, the batteries in your Ring device may run out of power faster than expected and may need to be recharged more often.”
What temp is too cold for Ring doorbell?
According to Amazon, there are three temperatures to look out for:
- 3°C: The battery may not hold a charge as effectively, resulting in you having to charge the unit more frequently
- 0°C: The battery may not charge at all. Even hardwired configurations may not charge the battery
- -20.5°C: The battery may stop working completely until temperatures warm up
What to do when Ring doorbell gets cold
Amazon has three tips for anyone using a Ring doorbell in very cold weather.
The first is to bring your device inside.
If your device gets cold and the battery runs out, bring it indoors and charge it via USB.
This means your Ring doorbell can warm up while the battery charges.
Second is to make sure your battery charges right up to 100 per cent.
“While the battery still won’t be as effective as when the temperatures are warmer, making sure that the battery is at 100% will allow your device to work as long as possible,” Amazon explained.
And the third is to monitor the charge and temperature.
If your temperature is hovering around the danger points above then you may have battery charge issues.
“It’s important to constantly monitor your battery life when it gets cold to make sure your device is always working,” warned Amazon.
What is Amazon Ring?
Ring is a home security and smart home company owned by Amazon.
It makes smart home security products that you can access via your smartphone.
Ring’s most famous gadget is its smart doorbell.
It has a camera and microphone installed and acts like a remote peephole you can access from anywhere.
Ring also makes smart security cameras, smart locks for your door and more.
Amazon bought Ring for over $1billion (£760million) in 2018.
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