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Quick answer: our top pick is Ring Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack (10,000 mAh · USB-C · same as in the box).
Best solar panel and battery for Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus and Spotlight Cam 4K Plus?
The simple answer: for both cameras, get a spare Quick Release Ultra battery, because it is the same one Ring includes in the box of the battery versions. For solar, Ring's new Solar Panel 6W names both cameras and is on preorder for now, and the 2nd generation Ring Solar Panel (USB-C, 4 W) is on sale today.
Below we explain what fits what, based on Ring's product pages, help pages and the manufacturer's compatibility list.
What fits which camera
Start with what is in the box: the battery version of each camera comes with one Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack. The help pages for both cameras list the Ultra among compatible accessories.
- Spotlight Cam 4K Plus: has two battery slots, and you get one in the box. You can buy a second one to use both slots.
- Outdoor Cam 4K Plus: Ring does not say how many slots it has, so do not assume up front that it holds two batteries. Treat a spare Ultra as a battery for quick swaps.
- Standard Quick Release: the help pages for both cameras list it, but Ring's compatibility list names only the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus for it. For the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, the information is therefore inconsistent.
- 6 W panel: Ring's compatibility list names both cameras for it.
- 2nd generation USB-C panel: the compatibility list names the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, and the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus help page lists the Solar Panel (USB-C) among compatible accessories.
Ultra or standard Quick Release
The Ultra has 10,000 mAh, charges via USB-C and comes with a cable. It is the same type you get with the camera, so a spare one introduces no unknowns. For the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, it is the safest choice.
The standard Quick Release is smaller and charges via micro-USB. It makes sense mainly as a second battery for the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, because the compatibility list confirms it there. For the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, Ring's information differs, so if you want to be sure, choose the Ultra.
One note: the Ultra battery's own page also lists 2K models, not the 4K Plus. Compatibility with the 4K Plus cameras is supported by the help pages of both cameras, which name it directly.
We selected the accessories based on Ring's product pages, help pages and the manufacturer's compatibility list. Below you will find the batteries, panels and an extension cable.
Recommended batteries and solar panels for Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus and Spotlight Cam 4K Plus
1. Ring Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack
10,000 mAh · USB-C · same as in the box
The same battery Ring puts in the battery version of both 4K Plus cameras. A second one is a spare for a quick swap, and in the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus it fills the second bay for longer runtime. It has 10,000 mAh and charges over USB-C.
2. Ring Solar Panel 6W
6 W · USB-C · listing names the 4K Plus cameras
Ring's strongest panel, and its listing names the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus and Spotlight Cam 4K Plus. Ring's compatibility list also shows both cameras for it. It is on preorder for now, like the cameras.
3. Ring Solar Panel USB-C (2nd gen, 4 W)
4 W · USB-C · official Ring panel
Ring's official panel with a 2 m cable and a USB-C plug. Ring lists the Solar Panel USB-C among the accessories of both 4K Plus cameras. It is on sale now.
4. Ring Quick Release Battery Pack
Official Ring · micro-USB · check for Outdoor Cam
The regular, smaller Quick Release battery, charged over micro-USB. A good second battery for the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus. For the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus Ring's own pages differ: the support page lists it, the compatibility list does not, so Ultra is the safer choice there.
5. Ring USB-C Extension Cable (3 m)
Official Ring · 10 ft · for USB-C solar panels
Ring's extension for USB-C solar panels and cameras. Useful when the camera sits in shade under the eaves and the sun lands a few meters away: you mount the panel where the light is.
The panel in practice: 4 W or 6 W, and what about shade
The 6 W panel is Ring's most powerful panel, and its Amazon listing shows a preorder with a release date of November 17. If you want solar right away, the 4 W 2nd generation panel is on sale now.
The 4 W panel has a 6.5 ft cable and a USB-C plug. The camera has a USB-C power port, so connecting it is simple. The camera works in temperatures from -4°F to 122°F and has an IP65 rating.
If the camera hangs under an eave and the sun hits a few feet away, a Ring USB-C 10 ft extension cable will come in handy. The Outdoor Cam 4K Plus help page lists it alongside the panel. You mount the panel where the light is and leave the camera where it is needed.
Fun fact: The Spotlight Cam 4K Plus shines at 330 lumens by default, and in the app you can raise the brightness to 550 (Notebookcheck). Bright light usually means higher energy use, so in low sunlight, leave the default setting.
What the camera doesn't have: a memory card and a subscription
Ring's pages don't list a memory card or local storage. Recording and storing clips requires a Ring subscription, so factor that in before you buy the camera.
Without a subscription, live view, two-way talk and motion alerts still work. If that is enough for you, the camera will be useful, but you won't be able to view your event history.
Fun fact: these are Ring's first battery-powered 4K cameras (About Amazon, Notebookcheck).
Most common questions about batteries and panels
Does the Ultra battery fit the Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus?
Yes. This battery comes in the box with the battery version, and the camera's help page lists the Ultra among compatible accessories. The Ultra's own page also lists 2K models, but it is the 4K Plus camera help pages that settle compatibility.
How many batteries does the Ring Spotlight Cam 4K Plus hold?
Two, because the camera has two battery slots. You get one in the box, so you can buy the second separately.
Which solar panel fits the Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus?
Ring's compatibility list names both 4K Plus cameras under Solar Panel 6W. The Outdoor Cam 4K Plus help page also lists the Solar Panel (USB-C). The 4 W 2nd generation version is on sale today.
Does the Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus have a memory card?
No. Ring's pages don't list a memory card or local storage. Recording and storing clips requires a Ring subscription.
Does the standard Quick Release fit the 4K Plus cameras?
For the Spotlight Cam 4K Plus, yes, because both the help page and the compatibility list name it. For the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus, the help page lists it but the compatibility list doesn't, so it is safer to choose the Ultra.
See also
- Best solar panel and battery for Ring Outdoor Cam 2K and Spotlight Cam 2K
- Best battery for Ring - Quick Release or Ultra for cameras and doorbells
Sources
- Ring: Device compatibility list - manufacturer page (ring.com)
- Ring: Outdoor Cam 4K Plus (support) - manufacturer page (ring.com)
- Ring: Spotlight Cam 4K Plus (support) - manufacturer page (ring.com)
- Ring: Quick Release Ultra Battery Pack - manufacturer page (ring.com)
- Ring Blog: 4K camera lineup and Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam - manufacturer page (blog.ring.com)
- About Amazon: Ring 4K cameras and pan-tilt cam - manufacturer page (aboutamazon.com)
- Notebookcheck: Ring launches 4K cameras with battery power - industry article (notebookcheck.net)
- Guru3D: Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus with battery power - industry article (guru3d.com)
- The Gadgeteer: Ring's new 4K security cameras - industry article (the-gadgeteer.com)
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