You can optimize the performance of some Ring devices with Dual Power Mode, which switches between Battery Mode and Wired Mode to improve the configuration of key features in a way that works best for your situation.
Ring devices equipped with Dual Power Mode include:
- Spotlight Cam Pro
- Spotlight Cam Plus
- Stick Up Cam (3rd Generation)
- Stick Up Cam Pro
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Understanding Automated Dual Power Mode
Automated Dual Power Mode is turned on by default when a device is wired and has a battery inserted as a power backup. If your device loses hardwired power, or the hardwired power connection is weak or unstable, your Ring device will start reducing energy consumption by automatically switching from Wired Mode to low-power Battery Mode.
If there is no battery inserted into your plug-in device and it is experiencing weak or unstable power, it will automatically switch to Low Power Mode and default to using the battery settings as if it were inserted. This ensures that you will continue to have access to all your device’s features.
Important!
Ring devices with Dual Power Mode can only automatically switch from Wired Mode to Battery Mode. Manually update Dual Power Mode from your device’s settings.
Manually changing Dual Power Mode
All Ring devices with Dual Power Mode use Automated Dual Power Mode by default. Switching from Wired Mode to Battery Mode and back can be done at any time by manually updating your preference in your Ring device’s settings.
To manually switch between Wired Mode and Battery Mode:
- Open the Ring app.
- Tap the menu (☰).
- Tap Devices.
- Select the Devices you want to update.
- Tap Device Settings.
- Select General Settings.
- Select Power Mode.
- Switch to Wired Mode or Battery Mode.
