ring Spotlight Cam Operating and safety instructions

Spotlight Cam Mount

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 is 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. Physical Installation
2. In-app Setup
3. Features
4. Troubleshooting
5. Advanced Installation Options
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WARNING: Risk of
electrical shock
Disconnect power at the
fuse or circuit breaker
before installing.
Verify that the supply
voltage is correct.
Connect fixture to a 100
VAC~240 VAC 50/60 Hz
power source.
Always follow electrical code standards when
installing wired connections.
If you are outside of North America, installation
and wiring must be performed by a licensed
electrician.
CAUTION: Risk of fire
Do not install near combustible or flammable
surfaces
NOTICE
Do not connect this light fixture to a dimmer
switch or timer.
Spotlight Cam Mount must be installed on a UL
listed weatherproof electrical box.
1. Install
your
Spotlight
Cam
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Screwdriver & Phillips Bit
Use to install the box cover
and tighten the security
screw.
Bag o’ Screws & Washers
Use four screws when
mounting to a round
electrical box, or two when
mounting to a rectangular
box.
Wire Nuts
Use to secure and protect
wire connections.
Hanging Hook
Use to hold the weatherproof
box cover in position as you
install.
What’s in the Box?
Everything you need to install your
Spotlight Cam is included.
Round Weatherproof
Box Cover
Use to mount your
Spotlight Cam on a round
weatherproof electrical box.
Rectangular Weatherproof
Box Covers (Vertical &
Horizontal)
Use to mount your
Spotlight Cam on a 1-gang
rectangular weatherproof
electrical box.
Wiring Harness and
Mounting Nut
Use to attach your Spotlight
Cam to your chosen
weatherproof box cover,
and connect it to your
household wiring.
Oversized Weatherproof
Gaskets (Optional)
Add to your chosen box
cover to ensure good seal
with oversized weatherproof
boxes.
Security Screw
Use to secure your Spotlight
Cam to the box cover.
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4” Round or 2x4
Weatherproof
Electrical Box
(not included)
Mounting Screws and Washers
(metal washer above rubber washer)
Motion
Detector
Lights
Camera
Adjustment
Collar
Security
Screw
Setup
Button
Red wire is for controlling up to
150W of auxilliary lights
(cap if not using)
Weatherproof
Box Cover
How it All
Fits Together
Black/Hot
Wire
White/Neutral
Wire
Note: If your weatherproof box
is oversized and does not seal
properly against the box cover, add
one of the included weatherproof
gaskets to the box cover before
installing.
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9 feet
(3 Meters)
Parallel to ground
30 feet (10 Meters)
Installation Height
and Motion
Detection
When mounted at the recommended
height (9 feet up, with the motion
sensor parallel to the ground), your
Spotlight Cam is optimized to detect
human-sized objects at up to 30 feet.

Recommended
Mounting Styles -
Wall Mount
When mounting to a vertical wall, you’ll
usually want the mounting port to face
downwards.
Ensure that the electrical box you use
is weatherproof, including threaded
plugs. Use sealant if necessary.
4” Round 2x4 Vertical 2x4 Horizontal
Recommended
Mounting Styles -
Ceiling Mount
When mounting to a horizontal surface,
face the mounting port in the direction
you want the camera to see.
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Insert the Wiring
Harness
Hold your chosen weatherproof box
cover and your Spotlight Cam in the
orientation you plan to install them.
Feed the wires through,
then insert Spotlight
Cam into the
box cover.
Secure the Wiring
Harness
Using the provided nut, secure the
wiring harness to the box cover.
Once the nut is tightened,
turn your Spotlight Cam
to the left to disengage
it from the mount, and
remove it, for now.
Isometric or side view of nut
screwing onto the back side
of wiring harness behind the
bracket.
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Shut Power Off at
the Breaker
If you don’t know where your breaker
is or how to turn off power to your
electrical box, consult with a licensed
electrician.
Remove your
Existing Light or
Camera
With power off at the breaker, remove
your existing floodlight or camera from
the electrical box and disconnect the
wires.
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Remove Existing
Bracket (if present)
If there is a bracket attached to your
electrical box, remove that as well.
Inspect the box to make sure water
can’t get in.
Hang the Box Cover
Use the included hanging hook to hold
the weatherproof box cover in place as
you wire it in.
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Connect the Power
Wires
Connect the black and white wires on
the wiring harness to the black (hot)and
white (neutral) wires coming out of your
electrical box.
Use the included wire nuts to secure
and protect the connections.
The red wire is optional, and should
only be connected if you wish to control
other lights with your Spotlight Cam.
For more installation info, see the
Advanced Installation Options section.
If you don’t have clearly colored black
and white wires coming out of your
electrical box, consult with a licensed
electrician.
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Screw in the Box
Cover
Use the included screws to
secure the box cover to the
electrical box. Be sure to add
a metal washer, then a rubber
washer to each screw before
inserting.
Some round boxes may only take two
screws. Seal unused holes in the cover
with the included screws and nuts. Add a
metal washer backed by a rubber washer
to each side before tightening the nut.
Mount your
Spotlight Cam
Insert your Spotlight Cam
into the box cover. Once it’s
fully seated, turn to the right
to lock it in.
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Add the Security
Screw
Insert and tighten the security
screw to lock your Spotlight Cam
into the box cover.
Turn on Power at
the Breaker
Once your Spotlight Cam is
installed, it’s time to turn power
back on at the breaker. If the
lights on your Spotlight Cam turn
on, you’re ready to go! If not,
turn power off at the breaker and
check your connections.
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2. Set up
your
Spotlight
Cam in
the Ring
app.
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
You’ll need it for the in-app setup. Write
it down below so it’s handy when you
need it:
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Connect your
Spotlight Cam to
the Ring App
In the Ring app, select Set Up Device.
When prompted, select Spotlight
Cam Mount and follow the in-app
instructions.
Try it out!
After setup, tap the Live View button
in the Ring app to see video from the
camera.
If you have any problems, jump ahead
to the Troubleshooting section.
Spotlight Cam Mount
Spotlight Cam Battery
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White Light
Flashing?
If the light on the bottom of your
Spotlight Cam flashes or stays
illuminated after setup, this means it’s
updating its internal software.
This update can take up to a few
minutes. The light turns off when the
update is complete.
Adjust the Camera
Angle
To ensure accurate motion detection,
position your Spotlight Cam so the
border of the motion detector is
parallel with the ground.
Tighten the side screw to secure the
camera position.
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3. 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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Manually switch the lights on or off.
Turn notifications on or off for
motion events.
Trigger the siren to scare away
intruders.
Tap to see live video from Spotlight
Cam. From here, you can see, speak
and hear 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 for motion alerts.
Adjust motion detection
for the lights and set
light brightness in Light
Settings.
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Motion Detection
To receive motion alerts, you need
to set up Motion Zones, which are
customizable areas you want your
Spotlight Cam to monitor.
To set up a Motion Zone, select Motion
Settings. On this screen, create up to
three Motion Zones. You need at least
one active Motion Zone to get alerts.
Notifications
If your phone is locked when the camera
captures a live event, you receive a
notification on your lock screen.
If your phone has a passcode, you’ll
need to enter it to access the live event.
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Live Events
A live event begins when motion is
detected or when selecting Live View.
During live events, you can access these
features:
Two-way Talk – Speak to visitors
and hear what they have to say.
Siren – Activate the siren.
Lights – Turn the lights on and off.
Ring Neighborhoods – Share
suspicious events with neighbors.
Ring Video Recording
This optional feature saves recordings
of every event your Spotlight Cam
captures, allowing you to share it with
others.
You can access these events on any
device running the Ring app or by
logging into your account at:
ring.com/activity.
Learn more at:
ring.com/video-recording
Your new Spotlight Cam includes a free trial of
Ring Video Recording for you to enjoy. Watch your
email inbox for important announcements about
this service.
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