Ring security cameras are a great way to make your home smarter and a bit safer, and if you want them to operate at their full potential, you’ll want to pick up some of these best accessories for your Ring cameras. The cameras can be mounted high for you to see the whole surrounding area around the front of your house, and they feature speakers and microphones so you can speak to guests or potential intruders. Ring cameras come with a mounting kit to get you started, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop there, oh no. Just take a look at all of these great accessories available for the various Ring camera models!
Power of the sun
Wasserstein Solar Panel for Ring Spotlight Cam
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While there is a version of the Ring Spotlight camera that comes with its own solar panel, this is an excellent upgrade for those that started with a battery-powered version. The panel connects to the battery inside your Ring camera, so even if it’s a gloomy day, your camera will have enough juice to keep going. It comes in black or white, and there are screws included to keep it in place.
$40 at Amazon
$40 at Best Buy
Better battery
Ring Rechargeable Battery Pack
It never hurts to have a spare battery for your Ring products. This kit includes a rechargeable battery pack and a USB charging cable. The battery should last six to twelve months, though it takes seven hours to recharge. It is compatible with the Ring Video Doorbell (Gen 1, 2, 3 and 3 Plus), Peephole Cam, Stick Up Battery Cam (2nd and 3rd Gen), Solar Floodlight, and Spotlight Cam Battery.
$30 at Amazon
$30 at Best Buy
$39 at Newegg
Charge up
Wasserstein Ring Battery Charging Station
If you like to keep backup batteries ready to replace ones that have run out of power, then this little charging station is a perfect accessory. It is compatible with batteries that come with the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery, Ring Doorbell 2, and the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery. Even better, you can charge two batteries at a time!
$13 at Amazon
$15 at Best Buy
$23 at Newegg
Unlimited power
Alertcam Power Adapter for Ring Spotlight Cam Battery
This power adapter from Alertcam will ensure that you never have to worry about charging your Ring camera’s batteries again. It comes with a 25 foot, weatherproof cable to keep your Ring Spotlight Cam Battery continuously powered up. It shouldn’t be hard to snake it to an available power outlet in your home.
$20 at Amazon
Better mounting options
Alertcam Ring Mount
If the mount included with the Ring camera doesn’t let you angle it exactly how you want, this mount from Alertcam is an excellent replacement. You get enough screws, bolts, and nuts to work with most of the Ring cameras, but you’ll still need a drill and screwdriver to get everything in place. Once it’s in place, you can adjust the camera vertically and horizontally, so it gets the best view of your yard.
$14 at Amazon
Anti-glare
Meffort Silicone Cover Case for Ring Camera
If you’re getting a bit too much glare on your footage — or just want an extra bit of weather protection — this cover is for you. It’s just a simple piece of black silicone, no different than what you’d use on your phone or tablet. It provides a hood around your camera, so the glare from the sun won’t be a bother, and raindrops will drip right off, keeping your video feed pristine. This specifically works with the wired version of the Spotlight camera, not the solar or battery-powered versions.
From $13 at Amazon
$35 at Newegg
Better angles
Corner Kit for Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Pluss
This corner kit angle mount from Ring allows you to adjust the viewing angle of your Ring Video Doorbell 3 or 3 Plus from 15 to 30 degrees so that no matter how your front door is configured, you will be able to have a good view of the front stoop. Ring also makes versions that are compatible with other models like the first and second Gen and Pro video doorbells.
$20 at Amazon
About facce
Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Plus Faceplates
If you’re looking for an extra bit of flair or personality to match your home, then check out one of these beautiful aftermarket faceplates from Ring. These are all compatible with both the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and 3 Plus, but if you have a Ring Video Doorbell 2 you can still find similar first-party faceplates for your device.
$15 at Amazon
In the gutter
Wasserstein Weatherproof Gutter Mount for Ring Spotlight Cam
This mounting kit for the Ring Spotlight Cam helps you easily hang your camera in a convenient place with great viewing angles, all without drilling holes into the exterior of your home. With a 360-degree swivel and 180-degree tilt, your camera won’t miss anything!
$14 at Amazon
$40 at Newegg
Stay protected with these great accessories for Ring Cameras
The Ring camera is great on its own, but it doesn’t have to end there. Whether you want a better power supply, more mounting options, or some extra weather protection, these accessories will make using the Ring cameras much more enjoyable. If you’re only going to get one of these accessories, I’d go for the Wasserstein Solar Panel, since it means you’ll never have to worry about a dead battery or routing a long power cable again.
The Alertcam Ring Mount is also a great option if you want to be to mount your camera on the ceiling or adjust the angle more. Made for the Ring Spotlight Cam specifically — wired or battery-powered — it lets you set the camera horizontally.
Tom Westrick and DJ Reyes contributed to an earlier version of this article.
