You can tell whether your Ring Doorbell is charging by looking for green and amber lights together on a standard removable battery or a blue circle filling clockwise on a built-in battery model. The Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack uses four LEDs to show its charge level instead. You can also compare refreshed battery percentages in the Ring app to confirm that your battery gained charge.
The short version
- Standard removable battery: Green and amber lights together mean charging, and green alone means fully charged.
- Built-in battery: Watch for a blue circle filling clockwise, then confirm the full-charge level in the app.
- Ultra battery: Its four LEDs show charge level in 25% increments while connected to USB-C power.
- App confirmation: Compare refreshed battery percentages because a wiring or solar connection alone does not prove charge gained.
| Charging check | Where to look | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard battery LEDs | Quick Release Battery Pack | Green and amber mean charging; green alone means full |
| Progressive blue ring | Front of a built-in battery doorbell | A clockwise fill shows charging progress |
| Built-in battery full-charge check | Front ring and app battery level | Confirm the percentage because Ring describes two different full-charge signals |
| Ultra battery LEDs | Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack | Four LEDs indicate level in 25% increments |
| Charging Station indicators | Ring Charging Station | Station indicators show charging completion |
| Device Health battery reading | Device Health > Power | A refreshed percentage increase confirms charge gained |
| Power Settings battery reading | Power Settings > Battery Status | Compare the stored battery level after charging |
| Hardwired connection check | Device Health > Power | Power Source identifies the external connection |
| Solar connection check | Device Health > Power | Solar Status reports connection information |
| Solar charging pause check | Battery percentage, sunlight and connector | Solar charging starts below 90% |
Check the lights on a standard removable battery
If your doorbell uses a standard Quick Release Battery Pack, check the lights on the battery itself. This applies to Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro models using that pack, as well as Video Doorbell 2, 3, 3 Plus and 4. If you have a Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack, use its four-light display as described below.
Remove the bottom security screw or screws, take off the faceplate, then press the battery’s metal release tab and slide the battery out. Connect the supplied charging cable to the battery and a USB power source. Green and amber lights showing together mean the battery is charging.
Leave the battery connected until only the green light remains, which means it is fully charged. Slide it back into the doorbell until it clicks, then reinstall the faceplate using the original security screws. Allow up to 60 seconds for the doorbell to restart before checking it again.
Watch the charging ring on a doorbell with a built in battery
On Battery Doorbell, detach the doorbell from its bracket using the removal tool. For Video Doorbell 1st and 2nd Generations, remove the security screws and lift the doorbell off. Uncover the charging port if necessary, then connect the supplied cable to the port and a USB power source.
During charging, watch for a blue circle progressively filling clockwise. A flashing upper-right quadrant indicates 0 to 25%, the right half indicates 25 to 50%, and most of the circle indicates 50 to 75%. You can also use this charging pattern on Battery Doorbell 2K, but it does not apply to models using a Quick Release Battery Pack. Battery Doorbell 2K does not include a USB-C cable, so charge that model with your own USB-C cable.
Ring describes the full-charge signal differently in its two instructions: its charging instructions for Battery Doorbell and Video Doorbell 1st and 2nd Generations say the circular LED becomes solid, while its light-pattern instructions describe a flashing full blue circle. Confirm the battery percentage in the app when judging whether charging is complete. The app checks below let you compare the battery level before and after charging.
Read the four lights on an Ultra battery
If you have a Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack, its four LEDs indicate charge level in 25% increments. Supported doorbells include Battery Doorbell 2K Plus and Battery Doorbell 4K Pro. Use this display instead of the standard battery’s green-and-amber rule.
Remove the Ultra battery using its release tab, then connect its USB-C port to power. Monitor the LEDs as the charge level progresses while it remains connected. The Ultra pack is incompatible with the Ring Charging Station, so use its USB-C connection for this check.
Use the Ring Charging Station indicators
If you charge a standard Quick Release Battery Pack in a Ring Charging Station, connect the station using its supplied cable and AC adapter. Insert the battery and watch the station’s charging indicators. Those indicators show when charging is complete.
Use the Charging Station with standard removable packs, excluding built-in batteries and the Ultra pack. For a standard pack, you can also connect the supplied charging cable directly to the battery and a USB power source. With that direct connection, green and amber together indicate charging, and green alone indicates completion.
Confirm the battery level in the Ring app
Open the Ring app, tap the menu (☰), then open your doorbell’s Device Health tile. Under Power, read Battery Level. Compare a refreshed reading before charging with one afterward: a higher percentage confirms that your battery gained charge.
Check Last Health Check under Device Details to judge how recent the reading is. For a removable battery, reinstall it until it clicks before expecting the new percentage in Device Health. You are checking stored charge, not measuring live charging current or monitoring a detached battery as it charges.
Available fields vary by device. On doorbells that have Power Settings, open the Ring app’s menu (☰), select Devices, choose your doorbell, then open Power Settings. Under Battery Status, inspect Battery Level and compare the percentage after charging. If your doorbell does not show Power Settings, use the battery reading in Device Health.
Check power from doorbell wiring
For a battery-powered doorbell connected to compatible doorbell wiring or an approved adapter, check both the external connection and the battery level. In the Ring app, open the menu (☰), then open your doorbell’s Device Health tile. Under Power, inspect Power Source and Battery Level.
A recognized external power source tells you the connection is detected. It does not, by itself, prove that your battery is currently accepting charge. Compare subsequent battery readings to see whether the percentage increases.
Check solar status and resolve apparent charging pauses
For a compatible doorbell connected to a Ring Solar Charger or Solar Panel, open the Ring app’s menu (☰), then open your doorbell’s Device Health tile and check Solar Status under Power. Displayed information varies by model, and the status describes the connection rather than proving a net increase in battery charge.
Ring says solar charging starts below 90%, so check your battery percentage before treating a pause as a fault. Also check whether your solar accessory receives direct sunlight. The accessory only appears connected when it has stored power.
If the app shows Not Connected, check the connector and sunlight before concluding that charging has failed. Then compare Battery Level over time. Heavy device activity can consume power faster than solar replenishes it, so a connection alone does not guarantee a rising percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the green and amber charging lights also apply to Ring Peephole Cam?
Yes, Peephole Cam uses the standard Quick Release Battery Pack, so green and amber together indicate charging and green alone indicates a full charge. Peephole Cam has no security screws. Instead, pinch the battery cover on the indoor portion from both sides, pull it toward you, then slide the battery out of the bottom.
Can the Ring Charging Station charge two batteries at once?
Yes, you can insert one or two standard Quick Release Battery Packs into the Ring Charging Station. Connect the station using its supplied cable and AC adapter, then use its indicators to check when charging is complete.
What should you check on a wired-only Ring doorbell?
For a wired-only model, check the applicable power diagnostics in Device Health, such as Transformer Voltage or Power Output. Those fields assess its power supply rather than the charge level of a removable battery.
Where can you check which features are using battery power?
On a battery-powered doorbell that exposes Power Settings, open the Ring app’s menu (☰), select Devices, choose your doorbell, then open Power Settings. Under Battery Status, inspect Feature Power Usage to review power consumption alongside the battery level.