1 / 7Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Solar (2022 release)
Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Solar combines a battery camera with a solar panel for outdoor monitoring, with 1080p video, colour night vision, motion-activated lights and two-way talk. Recorded-video storage and people or package alerts require a separately sold Ring Home subscription.
At a glance
- Solar panel and battery are stated as part of the bundle.
- Live View and wide-angle 1080p HD video are listed for day or night monitoring.
- Motion can activate two LED spotlights; the built-in siren is activated with a few taps.
- Customizable motion zones let buyers define the areas covered for motion notifications.
- Two-Way Talk supports speaking to visitors through the camera.
- Ring Home subscription is required for the listed recorded-video storage and people or package alerts.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The bundle pairs a battery camera with a solar panel, giving buyers two listed power components.
- Motion-activated spotlights, configurable motion zones, two-way talk and a built-in siren combine several monitoring responses in one camera.
- Alexa audio announcements are supported for motion detection.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Video resolution | 1080p HD |
|---|---|
| Night vision | Color Night Vision |
| Field of view | wide-angle |
| Motion lighting | 2 motion-activated LED spotlights |
| Motion zones | Customizable motion zones |
| Two-way communication | Two-Way Talk |
| Security siren | built-in security siren |
| Bundle | Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery and a Solar Panel. |
|---|---|
| Voice assistant integration | Works with Alexa |
| Video storage | up to 180 days |
|---|---|
| Subscription | Ring Home subscription (sold separately) |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the bundle as including a battery and solar panel, but does not specify battery runtime, solar charging conditions, Wi-Fi requirements or subscription pricing; recorded-video storage and people or package alerts are subscription-dependent.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Buyers seeking a battery camera bundle with a solar panel for outdoor monitoring.
- People who want motion-triggered lighting and adjustable monitoring zones.
- Households that want two-way talk, an on-camera siren and Alexa motion announcements.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need recorded video or people and package alerts without a paid Ring Home subscription.
- Buyers who need a stated battery runtime, solar charging rate or connectivity specification before deciding.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
76% 76% - 4 stars
16% 16% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is positive about functionality and quality, and the supplied summary also reports appreciation for value; it mentions a guitar attachment, which does not clearly relate to this camera and should not guide a camera purchase. The aggregate rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings, but ratings alone do not establish performance or explain less-positive experiences. For buyers considering this bundle, the reported positive impressions are encouraging but do not answer practical questions such as battery runtime or solar charging conditions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe functionality positively.
- Customers describe quality positively.
- The supplied customer summary reports positive value perceptions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the bundle include a solar panel?
Yes. The listing says the bundle contains Spotlight Cam Plus, a battery and a solar panel.
Does it record video without a subscription?
The listing ties recorded-video storage of up to 180 days, along with people and package alerts, to a Ring Home subscription sold separately.
Can it communicate with visitors?
Yes. Two-Way Talk is listed, and the camera has a built-in security siren that can be sounded with a few taps.
Does it work with Alexa?
Yes. The listing says Alexa can provide audio announcements when motion is detected.
