ring VIDEO DOORBELL Operating and safety instructions

Setup and
Installation Guide
VIDEO DOORBELL
To watch videos on installing and
getting started with your Ring Video
Doorbell, visit:
ring.com/setup

Setup and
Installation Guide
VIDEO DOORBELL
To download the Ring app visit:
ring.com/app
The Ring app will walk you through
setting up your Ring Doorbell.
To watch videos on installing and
getting started with your Ring Video
Doorbell, visit:
ring.com/setup

Setup Button
The orange button on the back of your
Ring Doorbell is the setup button.
You’ll be instructed to push this button
during the in-app setup process.
Charging Port
If you’re not wiring your Ring Doorbell,
you’ll need to charge it periodically by
plugging the provided orange cable
into the charging port.
For more info, visit: ring.com/charging
The Back of Your Ring Doorbell 1
MAC ID: XXXXXXXXXXX
S/N: XXXXXXXXXXX
Product name: Ring
FCC ID: YOPGS1011MEE
Model name: Video Doorbell
Power input: 8-24 VAC, 5Vdc 1 A
Setup Button Charging Port

Setup Button
The orange button on the back of your
Ring Doorbell is the setup button.
You’ll be instructed to push this button
during the in-app setup process.
Charging Port
If you’re not wiring your Ring Doorbell,
you’ll need to charge it periodically by
plugging the provided orange cable
into the charging port.
For more info, visit: ring.com/charging
The Back of Your Ring Doorbell 1
Set Up Your Ring Doorbell Using
the Ring App
The Ring app will walk you through the
setup process. Download the Ring app
by visiting ring.com/app and when
prompted, select Video Doorbell.
Perform setup inside near
your router. You’ll need your
network name and Wi-Fi password.
In-app Setup 2
Push the Front Button to Run a Test
After setup, push the front button on
your Ring Doorbell indoors near your
router to see video from your Ring
Doorbell in the Ring app. Then test
your Ring Doorbell outside.
If video quality from your Ring
Doorbell is not as good outdoors as it
was indoors, you may need to move
your router closer to your door, or
invest in a Wi-Fi extender.
Learn more at: ring.com/extender
Testing Your Ring Doorbell 3

Set Up Your Ring Doorbell Using
the Ring App
The Ring app will walk you through the
setup process. Download the Ring app
by visiting ring.com/app and when
prompted, select Video Doorbell.
Push the Front Button to Run a Test
After setup, push the front button on
your Ring Doorbell indoors near your
router to see video from your Ring
Doorbell in the Ring app. Then test
your Ring Doorbell outside.
If video quality from your Ring
Doorbell is not as good outdoors as it
was indoors, you may need to move
your router closer to your door, or
invest in a Wi-Fi extender.
Learn more at: ring.com/extender
Testing Your Ring Doorbell 3

If you notice a diode when you
remove your wired doorbell, take
note of this, as it means you will need
to use the included diode.
Remove Your Existing
Doorbell (optional)
If you’re replacing a wired doorbell,
first turn off the power at the breaker.
Then remove your doorbell from the
wall, and disconnect the wires.
Installation 4
Diode

Install the Mounting Bracket
Take everything that came in the
box, along with a power drill if you’re
installing on stucco, brick or concrete,
to the spot where you’ll be installing
your Ring Doorbell.
Snap the provided level onto the
mounting bracket and use it to
help position the bracket.
Then remove the orange tape, and
use the mounting bracket as a
template to mark the four
corner holes.
Installation 5

On wood or siding, you can skip this
step, and screw the bracket directly
into your wall.
Installation 6
On stucco, brick, or concrete install
the anchors using the provided drill bit
and a power drill before installing the
mounting bracket.
Use the phillips head side of the Ring
screwdriver for screwing in your
mounting bracket.

Installation 7
Use the phillips head side of the Ring
screwdriver for screwing in your
mounting bracket.

Installation 8
Drive the screws into the anchors, or
directly into your wall until they are
flush with the mounting
bracket, and the bracket
is flat
against your
wall.
If your wall is even slightly
uneven, be careful not to
screw the bracket in so tightly that
it bends.

Connect the Wires (optional)
Connect the wires coming out of
your wall to the screws on the bracket.
It doesn’t matter which wire
connects to which screw.
If you’re replacing an existing doorbell,
the wiring must be connected to a
transformer with a voltage of 8VAC –
24VAC.
DC transformers and (therefore) most
intercoms are not supported.
Installation 9
If you have a digital doorbell,
connecting the diode the wrong way
won’t do any harm. If your doorbell
doesn’t ring, just reverse the diode.
Learn more at ring.com/diode
How and When to Use the Diode
If your doorbell is digital (e.g. plays a
melody), attach the included diode to
the two screws on your bracket.
If your doorbell is mechanical (e.g. goes
“ding-dong”), DO NOT use the diode.

If you have a digital doorbell,
connecting the diode the wrong way
won’t do any harm. If your doorbell
doesn’t ring, just reverse the diode.
Learn more at ring.com/diode
How and When to Use the Diode
If your doorbell is digital (e.g. plays a
melody), attach the included diode to
the two screws on your bracket.
If your doorbell is mechanical (e.g. goes
“ding-dong”), DO NOT use the diode.
Installation 10
First make sure the
security screws are
loose.
Installation 11

First make sure the
security screws are
loose.
Installation 11
Attach Your Doorbell to the Bracket
Line up the holes in your Ring Doorbell
with the slots on the bracket. Push
firmly towards the wall and then down
until you feel a click.
Secure Your Ring Doorbell
Use the star-shaped end of your Ring
screwdriver to tighten the security
screws on the bottom of
your Ring Doorbell.
Then restore
power at the
breaker.
Installation 12

Secure Your Ring Doorbell
Use the star-shaped end of your Ring
screwdriver to tighten the security
screws on the bottom of
your Ring Doorbell.
Then restore
power at the
breaker.
Installation 12

Welcome to Ring 13
Shared Users
To give others, such as family
or friends access to your
Ring Doorbell, select Shared
Users in the Ring app, and enter their
email(s). Shared users can answer live
events and view recordings.
Motion Detection
To enable and customize
motion detection, select Motion
Settings in the Ring app.
Congratulations!
You’ve successfully set up your
Ring Doorbell. Push the button on
the front to try it out.

Welcome to Ring 13
The front light on your Ring Doorbell
uses a number of patterns to
communicate messages.
Here are some common ones.
White
Solid
Wired
Blue
Spinning
Front Button
Pushed
Charge
Percentage
Charging
White
Spinning
In Setup
Mode
Blue
moving up
Connecting
to Wi-Fi
White
Flashing
Updating
software
Ring Light Patterns 14
Blue Solid
Ring Speaker
Enabled

Ring Light Patterns 14 Answering Your Door 15
When someone is at your door, you can
perform the following actions:
Turning alerts on or off:
Disable/enable your
microphone
Mute/unmute your speaker
Zoom in/out
Access the Ring Plus menu
You can toggle
alerts for Rings or
Motions on or off
in the Ring app.

When someone is at your door, you can
perform the following actions:
Turning alerts on or off:
Cloud Video Recording
This optional premium feature saves
events captured by your Ring Doorbell.
You can access these events on any
device running the Ring app, or at:
ring.com/activity
To learn more about Cloud
Video Recording, visit:
ring.com/cloud-recording
With Ring, You’re Always Home
Cloud Video Recording 16

Cloud Video Recording
This optional premium feature saves
events captured by your Ring Doorbell.
You can access these events on any
device running the Ring app, or at:
ring.com/activity
To learn more about Cloud
Video Recording, visit:
ring.com/cloud-recording
With Ring, You’re Always Home
Cloud Video Recording 16
Ring Chime
Ring Chime is an optional add-on that
alerts you when you have a visitor even
if your phone is in the other room.
Learn more at:
ring.com/chime
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RING and ALWAYS HOME are trademarks of Bot Home
Automation, Inc., registered in the U.S.
CHIME is a trademarks of Bot Home Automation, Inc.
Last updated: 01/27/16
Ring Chime
Ring Chime is an optional add-on that
alerts you when you have a visitor even
if your phone is in the other room.
Learn more at:
ring.com/chime
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For additional help, visit:
ring.com/help
For immediate assistance, we’re
available 7 days a week at:
DOMESTIC: 1-800-656-1918
INTERNATIONAL: [phone]
[email protected]
Customer Support 18
1523 26th St.
Santa Monica,
CA 90404
Protect the device from direct sunlight. Install the device at dry locations
and protect it against rain and humidity. The device may not get contact
to salt water or other conductive liquids. The device must be charged only
within a building in a dry state.
Hereby, Bot Home Automation,
declares that this consumer electronic
is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity may be
consulted at www.ring.com/DoC.pdf.