For example, your doorbell may start creating low-quality video recordings<\/a> if overheated. It can also get damaged. But a more serious problem that this issue can result in is the inability for you to identify visitors properly. <\/strong>That\u2019s a major security risk if you know what I mean. In other words, you may just ignore a recording containing a criminal, thinking that it\u2019s someone you know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably, this overheating problem has led to many Ring owners desperately opting for a few potential solutions. But are they truly effective and practical? Let\u2019s dive into this question and related topics in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are four direct ways in which you can prevent your Ring devices from getting too hot in extreme weather conditions. Using a sun visor, changing the angle that your Ring Doorbell<\/a> faces with an angled kit, darkening <\/strong>the nearby reflective surfaces, or switching to other Ring doorbell models are thought to be great ways to make your outdoor Ring devices immune to the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other hacks include moving your doorbell to where there\u2019s less or zero direct sunlight and\/or contacting Ring. Let me explain further each one of them below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sun visor can be a useful purchase in some cases if you have a Ring doorbell that overheats due to the hot sun<\/strong>. It can be a great solution especially if the sun tends to heat the device from directly above as opposed to from all sides. Luckily, sun visors aren\u2019t expensive. These cheap anti-sun accessories are readily available on Amazon<\/a> for as little as under $15.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t apply solution #1 because of one reason or another, try changing the angle from which your Ring Doorbell faces the sun by using a wedge<\/strong>. <\/strong>This solution can work out well <\/strong>if your doorbell doesn\u2019t have a wall right next to it since there\u2019ll be nothing to obscure the captured footage. It will also work great if the sun hits from a specific angle and if you\u2019re not keen on getting motion-activated capture from that particular angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t have a wedge? No worries, wedges are readily available and inexpensive DIY tools. Similarly, you can get a nice wedge set on Amazon <\/a>for as little as under $25.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reflective surfaces are those that are characterized by reflective materials such as glass<\/a>, white plastic, and even some wood, and bricks<\/strong>. These surfaces are referred to as \u201cReflective\u201d because they bounce sunlight around at high rates, thanks to the materials that cover them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Ring doorbell or outdoor cameras might be overheating simply because of the reaction of the reflective surfaces around them. By darkening those surfaces, you can effectively resolve the overheating problem for your Ring devices. You can do that by painting them black, staining them with dark substances or simply changing the reflective material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring has many different doorbell models including Video Doorbell 2nd Generation, Video Doorbell Pro, Video Doorbell Pro 2, as well as Video Doorbell 3, and Video Doorbell 3 Plus. Other models are Video Doorbell(wired), Video Doorbell 4, and Video Doorbell Elite<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, Video Doorbell 3 and Video Doorbell 3 Plus have a lens design that effectively works out against extreme heat conditions. The lenses in these models are less rounder and stick out less compared to those in the other models<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That way, they naturally catch less solar heat and heat up less compared to their counterparts. By the way, some people have minimized or zero lens flare issues after switching to one of these Video Doorbell 3 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something else worth noting here is that some older Ring doorbell models do not have ribbed heatsinks. It\u2019s a heat-protective feature found underneath the faceplate on the back of your doorbell. Find out if your doorbell has it by removing the faceplate. If it doesn\u2019t have it, upgrade to a newer model that has it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> Nearly all Ring doorbells manufactured from 2018 and onwards come with heatsinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is there a spot at your door<\/a> or wall where there\u2019s less or zero direct sunlight? If yes, you could consider moving the doorbell to it. This move will help keep your doorbell at least less exposed if not fully shielded from the sun\u2019s heat that overheats things<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ring quietly changed the design of its doorbells in 2018 due to several reasons with overheating being one of them. Unlike the old design which did not feature ribbed heatsinks, the new design features this anti-heat design. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPossible Solutions for Overheating Ring Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Solution #1: Using a Sun Visor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Solution #2: Change the Angle from Which Your Ring Doorbell Faces The Sun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Solution #3: Make Nearby Reflective Surfaces Dark<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Solution #4: Switch To Ring Video Doorbell 3 or Video Doorbell 3 Plus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Solution # 5: Move Your Ring Doorbell To Where There\u2019s Less or Zero Direct Sunlight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Solution #6: Contact Ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n