Ring doorbell owners warned of gadget could SHUT DOWN as temperatures reach 31C today – how to protect your device
DING DONG Ring doorbell owners warned of gadget could SHUT DOWN as temperatures reach 31C today – how to protect your device
YOUR Ring doorbell may stop working as usual today as temperatures reach 31C in some parts of the UK.
Ring devices perform their best when at the 'goldilocks' temperature of around 25°C.
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The current warm spell may change the temperature of your device - particularly if it sits in direct sunlight
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While they typically operate normally between -20°C and 50°C, Ring devices can experience battery issues when subject to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
The current warm spell may change the temperature of your device - particularly if it sits in direct sunlight.
While the sunny weather might be taken as a good thing for those with a Ring Solar Charger, it may affect battery performance or cause the device to shut down entirely.
"Prolonged exposure to hot weather will negatively affect the overall lifetime of your battery," according to Ring.
"If your device gets too hot, it will not charge and may completely shut down."
Heat can permanently damage the batteries in electronic devices - even your iPhone or Android phone - by accelerating internal chemical reactions.
This can cause the battery to run through its lifespan faster, and even cause it to hold less charge over time.
High temperatures can also cause the electrolyte fluid inside batteries to evaporate, which could potentially damage internal components.
In rare cases, heat can trigger a process called "thermal runaway" in lithium-ion batteries, which can cause a fire.
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Fortunately, there are steps you can take to keep your device working properly and protect it from rising temperatures.
Ring recommends installing the device in a shaded area, if possible.
You may also need to take it inside to cool down during the hottest parts of the day.
Keep an eye on the battery, Ring adds, especially in "extreme temperatures".
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