Ring doorbell owners are obsessed with £16 money-saving accessory after secret code discount slashes usual £40 price tag
RING doorbell owners are snapping up a discounted accessory that saves them money on electricity bills.
The popular Amazon -owned brand offers a number of additional kit to boost your video doorbell.
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One of the biggest nuisances is having to charge the battery, which can leave you without any visibility from your front door for a number of hours.
An accessory that helps get around this is the solar charger.
And with weather starting to brighten up across the UK this week it could be the best time to consider one.
"I've had mine since the end of February and I've not had to charge mine since," one buyer wrote on HotUKDeals.
"Really made a difference for me."
Another said: "This is decent.
"Extends battery but does not stop need for recharge especially in winter. It's worth it for the money."
The device works with selected Ring doorbell models, including:
Ring Doorbell 3
Ring Doorbell 3 Plus
Ring Doorbell 4
Ring Doorbell Plus
Ring Doorbell Battery Pro
The Ring Solar Charger usually costs £40 to buy from Ring directly.
But currently a highly-rated eBay seller is listing the official device for £20.
You can save even more money with a discount code at the moment.
Selected accounts can add the code LOOPY20 at the checkout for 20 per cent off.
Will the Ring Solar Charger work for me?
According to Ring, battery-powered doorbell can stay charged even longer than before with just three to four hours of direct sunlight every day.
"For best results, install facing south if located in the northern hemisphere; install facing north if located in the southern hemisphere," the company says.
That will bring the device's total cost down to £15.96.
The LOOPY20 code is only valid until May 2 so there are only a few days left to take advantage of the offer.
Ring Solar Charger - buy now from £15.96 at eBay
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.
Always do your own research before making any purchase.
Here are your options...
Basic – £4.99 monthly / £49.99 a year
Ring description: "Get the basics with video event playback and smarter notifications."
Up to 180 days of Video Event History
Person and Package Alerts
Video Preview Alerts
10% off Ring.com purchases
Standard – £7.99 monthly / £79.99 a year
Ring description: "An elevated Ring experience with enhanced features and helpful automations."
Everything in Basic
Covers all your devices at one location
Doorbell Calls
Extended Live View
Alarm Cellular Backup
Daily Event Summary
Premium – £15.99 monthly / £159.99 a year
Ring description: "Get everything you need with our most advanced video and security features."
Everything in Standard
Covers all your devices at one location
24/7 Recording
Continuous Live View
Smart Video Search
Picture Credit: Amazon / Ring
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