[patfla06]

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]

I doubt that it would be a problem.

[dewilson58]

Ours is W, NW and no issues.

[spd2918]

You can adjust the camera sensitivity on Blink cameras. I assume the Ring system is the same.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by spd2918

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]

Thanks!
My Husband should be able to install it himself.

[craigrmorrison]

I suggest connecting with a professional for advice. Jon Doles 352-575-1327
Home & Business Security Systems - Gainesville FL - ConnectSmart Systems, LLC

[Ltwise3500]

Originally Posted by patfla06

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]

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.

Originally Posted by patfla06

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]

Originally Posted by patfla06

Thanks!
My Husband should be able to install it himself.

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

[retiredguy123]

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]

Thanks everyone!

[PoolBrews]

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

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by patfla06

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.