ring Spotlight Cam 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.
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Contents
1. Charging
2. In-app Setup
3. Physical Installation
4. Features
5. Troubleshooting
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1. Charge
the provided
battery.
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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. 5

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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C
B
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2. Set up
your
Spotlight
Cam in the
Ring app.
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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
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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.
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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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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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3. Install your
Spotlight
Cam on
the wall.
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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…
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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.
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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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30 feet (10 Meters)
9 feet
(3 Meters)
Parallel to ground
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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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