ring 8X81X7-WFC0 User manual

Spotlight Cam

Smart Security at Every
Corner of Your Home
Your new Spotlight Cam lets
you extend the Ring of Security
around your entire property.
Now, you’ll always be the first to
know when someone’s in your
yard, and you can watch over
your home from anywhere.
Monitor your home, prevent
crime and protect your
property – all from your phone,
tablet or PC.
Contents
1. Charging
2. In-app Setup
3. Physical Installation
4. Features
5. Troubleshooting
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1. Charge
the provided
battery.
Charge the battery
First, fully charge the battery by
plugging it into a power source
using the provided orange
cable.
The small light on top will glow
green once fully charged.
= Charged
= Charging
If you can’t wait to play with your Spotlight
Cam, go ahead and set it up. But, we
recommend fully charging it before
installation.
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2. Set up
your
Spotlight
Cam in the
Ring app.
Insert the battery
After charging, insert the
battery in your Spotlight Cam
until it clicks into place. Then,
click the door closed.
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Download the Ring app
The Ring app walks you through
setting up and managing your
Spotlight Cam.
Search for “Ring” in one of the
app stores below, or visit:
ring.com/app.
Download from
Windows Store
Your Wi-Fi password
Grab your Wi-Fi
password
It’s required for the in-app
setup. Write it down below so
it’s handy when you need it:
Spotlight Cam Wired
Spotlight Cam Battery
Set up your Spotlight
Cam near your router
In the Ring app, select Set Up
Device.
When prompted, select
Spotlight Cam and follow the
in-app instructions.
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Try it out!
After setup, tap the Live View
button in the Ring app to see
video from the camera.
White light flashing?
If the light on the bottom of
your Spotlight Cam flashes
after setup, it’s updating its
internal software.
The update process can take
up to a few minutes. The light
stops flashing when the update
is complete.
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3. Install your
Spotlight
Cam on
the wall.
Test video quality
outside.
Now, take your Spotlight Cam
outside, near the place where
you want to install it. Test video
quality again.
Everything look good?
Continue to the next section.
Something not right?
Jump ahead to the
troubleshooting section.
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Screwdriver
Use the screwdriver handle to
hold the provided bit.
Screwdriver Bit
Use the Phillips end for installing
the mounting bracket and the
star-shaped end for the security
screw on the mounting plate.
Drill Bit
Use this to pre-drill holes if
installing on a masonry surface,
such as stucco or brick.
Mounting Bracket
Attach this to the wall first, then
pop Spotlight Cam into the
socket.
Install Screws (5)
Use these to secure the
mounting bracket to your wall.
Wall Anchors (5)
Use these to attach the mounting
bracket to your wall if installing
on a hard surface, such as stucco
or brick.
Contents… How to remove the
mounting plate…
2. Remove
security screw 3. Press
release button
1. Press button
to open battery
compartment
4. Remove weather
seal, and insert in
unused hole
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Mounting on a wall
To install Spotlight Cam on a
wall, insert the mounting plate
with the ball socket pointing
down.
Mounting on an eave
To install Spotlight Cam on an
eave or overhang, insert the
mounting plate with the ball
socket pointing up.
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How installation
height affects motion
detection
30 feet (10 Meters)
9 feet
(3 Meters)
Parallel to ground
Select an install height
When mounted at 9 feet off
the ground, with the motion
detector parallel to the
ground, the motion sensor is
optimized to detect human-
sized objects at up to 30 feet.
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Install the mounting
bracket
First, mark your holes using the
mounting bracket as a guide.
If installing on a masonry
surface, first drill holes using
the provided drill bit. Insert the
wall anchors before inserting
the screws.
If installing on a wood surface,
you can screw the bracket
directly into your wall.
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If you have a Ring
Solar Panel…
Ring Solar Panel charges your
Spotlight Cam continuously—
no need to charge or swap out
batteries.
If you don’t yet have a Ring
Solar Panel, skip this section.
For more info, visit ring.com
Mark the Holes
Select an install location where
Solar Panel can get at least 1
hour of direct sunlight a day.
Mark the holes using the
mounting arm as a template.
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Install Wall Anchors
(optional)
If installing on a hard surface
(such as stucco or brick), use
the included drill bit to pre-drill
the mounting holes, then insert
the wall anchors.
If installing on wood or siding,
skip this step.
Screw in the Mounting
Arm
Drive the included mounting
screws into your wall (or the
wall anchors, if installing
on a hard surface) until the
mounting arm is secure.
Note: It’s easier to screw in the mounting arm
before you attach the solar panel.
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Attach the Solar Panel
Slot the Solar Panel onto the
mounting arm, and make sure
it’s secure.
Adjust the Angle
Loosen the screw on the
mounting arm and adjust the
panel to your desired angle,
then re-tighten the screw to
secure your setting.
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Connect
the Cable
First replace
the mounting
plate.
Then insert
the power
plug from
your Ring
Solar Panel
into the power
input.
If your plug
has screw
tabs, take care
to align them
with the
screw holes.
Remove the Plug
Remove the weather proofing
plug nearest to the bottom of
your Spotlight Cam.
Power plug with
screw tabs
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Secure the Plug
If your plug has screw tabs,
secure the plug to your
Spotlight Cam with the
included short screws.
Do not use any other
screws to secure the plug.
If your plug doesn’t have screw
tabs, skip to the next step.
Note: Make sure you charge and insert the included
battery into your Spotlight Cam. Ring Solar Panel
keeps the battery charged, but does not replace it.
Attach Spotlight Cam
to the mounting
bracket
Push the ball into the socket
until it pops into place.
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Adjust the camera
angle
To ensure accurate motion
detection, position the camera
with the motion detector
parallel to the ground.
Tighten the side screw to
secure the camera position.
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4. Check
out all the
exciting
features.
After setup, select
your Spotlight Cam in
the Ring app
This will bring you to the Device
Dashboard, where you can
change settings and access
various features.
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Check the level of the battery
(or batteries) in your
Spotlight Cam.
Turn notifications on or off for
motion events.
Tap to see live video from
Spotlight Cam. From here, you
can see, hear and speak to
visitors, and control the siren
and lights.
View a log of all the
events captured by
your Spotlight Cam
in Event History.
Visit Device Health
to diagnose any
problems you run
into.
Select Motion
Settings to
customize motion
detection settings.
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Motion Detection
Spotlight Cam utilizes three
Motion Zones, which are
customizable areas Spotlight
Cam will monitor and alert you
about. When motion is detected
in one of your Motion Zones at
night, the lights on Spotlight
Cam turn on.
To customize your Motion Zones
and set how long the lights will
stay on for when triggered, tap
Motion Settings, then Motion
Zones.
Notifications
If your phone is locked when the
camera captures a live event, a
notification is displayed on your
home screen.
If your phone has a passcode,
you’ll need to enter it to access
the live event.
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