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patfla06
04-29-2022, 02:26 AM
I was interested in having the Ring doorbell installed.
My question is with a west facing door ( the sun beats down on it all
afternoon ) would this cause any problems?
Thanks!

retiredguy123
04-29-2022, 04:27 AM
I doubt that it would be a problem.

dewilson58
04-29-2022, 05:47 AM
Ours is W, NW and no issues.

spd2918
04-29-2022, 07:36 AM
You can adjust the camera sensitivity on Blink cameras. I assume the Ring system is the same.

retiredguy123
04-29-2022, 07:52 AM
You can adjust the camera sensitivity on Blink cameras. I assume the Ring system is the same.
Yes, you can. And, you can also adjust the camera coverage area.

patfla06
04-29-2022, 09:57 AM
Thanks!
My Husband should be able to install it himself.

craigrmorrison
04-30-2022, 04:43 AM
I suggest connecting with a professional for advice. Jon Doles 352-575-1327
Home & Business Security Systems - Gainesville FL - ConnectSmart Systems, LLC (https://www.connectsmartsystems.com/#)

Ltwise3500
04-30-2022, 07:17 AM
I was interested in having the Ring doorbell installed.
My question is with a west facing door ( the sun beats down on it all
afternoon ) would this cause any problems?
Thanks!
I had one in Ohio facing the hot sun in the summer with no problem…actually brought it with me and now on my new house.

Hankofthedesert
04-30-2022, 10:07 AM
While living in Palm Springs, I had a Ring Door bell, (facing south west) plus cameras and a Ring solar recharging panel and never had any problems and all worked great.I was interested in having the Ring doorbell installed.
My question is with a west facing door ( the sun beats down on it all
afternoon ) would this cause any problems?
Thanks!

Velvet
04-30-2022, 11:28 AM
Thanks!
My Husband should be able to install it himself.

Yes, takes about half an hour if you do it yourself.

retiredguy123
04-30-2022, 11:36 AM
Note that, if you connect the Ring Doorbell to the existing doorbell button wires, the Ring will also operate the old doorbell and the low voltage current will keep the Ring battery charged. I highly recommend doing that.

patfla06
04-30-2022, 12:17 PM
Thanks everyone!

PoolBrews
05-01-2022, 07:32 AM
Another option to look at is the Arlo Wireless (or Wired) doorbell. Much cheaper, wider field of view, and nearly identical feature set.

Both work the same way, and install the same way.

Here's a pretty good comparison:

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 vs Arlo Video Doorbell: Which doorbell camera is right for you? | TechRadar (https://www.techradar.com/news/ring-video-doorbell-pro-2-vs-arlo-video-doorbell-which-doorbell-camera-is-right-for-you)

nn0wheremann
05-01-2022, 09:07 AM
I was interested in having the Ring doorbell installed.
My question is with a west facing door ( the sun beats down on it all
afternoon ) would this cause any problems?
Thanks!
My daughter has had one for three years that faces west and is in the sun most of the day, and has had no problems with it at all.