Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Package and instructions arrived earlier than expected, with easy set-up through the Ring app using the provided QR code. Install was simple enough as well - Ring provides the hardware and a small screw-driver, but I'd recommend a small powered drill/screw driver. Installation took about 15 minutes, including ladder set-up, mounting time, and app programming. The mounting panel can separate from the light, so I'd recommend giving the batteries a little bit of a charge while you install the light mounting plate and solar panel mount, then program the light in the app while you're on the ground. The light then snaps into the mounting plate, and the solar panel snaps into the solar panel mount as well. The solar panel plugs into the bottom of the light via a quite-lengthy cord. We mounted our lights on the East and West sides of our home, into vinyl siding, with the solar panels directly above the lights, facing south for maximum sun in the Northeastern part of the U.S. The screws provided are small enough to not pierce through the home, but threaded properly to grip the vinyl appropriately for mounting. Neither the solar panel nor the lights are very heavy, but secure enough that they hold up nicely with decent wind. The light mount uses three screws (one on the top, two on the bottom) within the square mounting bracket, and the solar panel uses two screws. The solar panel seemed to add about 50% charge during one sunny day, and has kept them from dipping below 80% even after multiple days in a row with clouds and rain. The addition of the solar panel alone is worth the cost of not having to drill more for hard-wiring, or climbing up and down a ladder to replace/recharge batteries. The solar panel still operates and charges the battery, albeit at a lesser rate, even when cloudy. The Ring app allows you to link the lights to other Ring cameras and devices. For instance, if motion is detected on a Ring camera, then the lights can turn on. Conversely, if a light detects motion, then it can prompt a Ring camera to start recording. For those who don't already have Ring products to link to, the lights and solar panel will work as standard motion lights. Light activation can be adjusted for multiple levels of brightness, sensitivity, and "activation time" for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and 5 minutes after no longer sensing motion. There does seem to be a couple second delay before the lights turn on after sensing motion. The sensitivity and brightness can be customized (increased or decreased) as needed through the app, and motion alerts can be scheduled to turn off and on using a customizable schedule. The lights can be articulated vertically and horizontally; 90 degrees from center-laterally, and 90 degrees vertically. This means that if it's mounted on a corner, it can't point "behind" the corner. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend if you have a Ring system already, and even if you don't use Ring products it's a good solar option to minimize wiring and battery changes/charging. Like the other review said, if you're on the fence, go for it - it won't add to your electric bill. PROS: - Customizable brightness, schedules, and sensitivity. - Solar panel keeps battery charged throughout the day. - Lighting is adequate for small-medium sized yards. - Install is simple, with good instructions and video (if needed). - Integrates nicely into Ring App with Ring security system and Ring cameras. - Solar panel minimizes hardwiring and/or replacing/recharging batteries CONS: - Ring Lighting Bridge is required (extra $49). - Lights do not articulate 180 degrees vertically and horizontally, reducing options for corners.