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. 2 Contents 1. Physical Installation 2. In-app Setup 3. Features 4. Troubleshooting 5.
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. 1.
What’s in the Box? Everything you need to install your Spotlight Cam is included. 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.
Black/Hot Wire Mounting Screws and Washers (metal washer above rubber washer) 4” Round or 2x4 Weatherproof Electrical Box (not included) How it All Fits Together Camera Adjustment Collar Setup Button White/Neutral Wire Security Screw 8 Lights Motion Detector Weatherproof Box Cover Red wire is for controlling up to 150W of auxilliary lights (cap if not using) Note: If your weatherproof box is oversized and does not seal properly against the box cover, add one of the included weatherproof gaskets t
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 Recommended Mounting Styles Ceiling Mount When mounting to a vertical wall, you’ll usually want the mounting port to face downwards. When mounting to a horizontal surface, face the mounting port in the direction you want the camera to see. 4” Round 2x4 Vertical 2x4 Horizontal Ensure that the electrical box you use is weatherproof, including threaded plugs. Use sealant if necessary.
Insert the Wiring Harness Secure the Wiring Harness Hold your chosen weatherproof box cover and your Spotlight Cam in the orientation you plan to install them. Using the provided nut, secure the wiring harness to the box cover. Feed the wires through, then insert Spotlight Cam into 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.
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. 16 Remove your Existing Light or Camera ith power off at the breaker, remove W your existing floodlight or camera from the electrical box and disconnect the wires.
Remove Existing Bracket (if present) I f there is a bracket attached to your electrical box, remove that as well. Hang the Box Cover Use the included hanging hook to hold the weatherproof box cover in place as you wire it in. Inspect the box to make sure water can’t get in.
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.
Screw in the Box Cover Mount your Spotlight Cam 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. Insert your Spotlight Cam into the box cover. Once it’s fully seated, turn to the right to lock it in. 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.
24 Add the Security Screw Turn on Power at the Breaker Insert and tighten the security screw to lock your Spotlight Cam into the box cover. 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.
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. Down Win Grab your Wi-Fi password You’ll need it for the in-app setup.
Connect your Spotlight Cam to the Ring App Try it out! In the Ring app, select Set Up Device. If you have any problems, jump ahead to the Troubleshooting section. When prompted, select Spotlight Cam Mount and follow the in-app instructions. After setup, tap the Live View button in the Ring app to see video from the camera.
30 White Light Flashing? Adjust the Camera Angle If the light on the bottom of your Spotlight Cam flashes or stays illuminated after setup, this means it’s updating its internal software. To ensure accurate motion detection, position your Spotlight Cam so the border of the motion detector is parallel with the ground. This update can take up to a few minutes. The light turns off when the update is complete. Tighten the side screw to secure the camera position.
3. Check out all the Exciting Features. 32 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.
Manually switch the lights on or off. View a log of all the events captured by your Spotlight Cam in Event History. Turn notifications on or off for motion events. Visit Device Health to diagnose any problems you run into. Trigger the siren to scare away intruders. Select Motion Settings to customize motion detection for motion alerts. Tap to see live video from Spotlight Cam. From here, you can see, speak and hear visitors, and control the siren and lights.
Motion Detection 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. 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.
Live Events Ring Video Recording A live event begins when motion is detected or when selecting Live View. This optional feature saves recordings of every event your Spotlight Cam captures, allowing you to share it with others. 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.
4. Advanced Installation Options 40 Alternate Angles The included weatherproof box covers are designed to mount your Spotlight Cam pointing downward from an elevated position. However, if you’d like to mount your Spotlight Cam at a different angle, just hold your chosen weatherproof box cover in the orientation you plan to install it, and follow the instructions on page 14.
Auxiliary Light Control Your Spotlight Cam has an advanced motion detection system. If you’d like other lights (such as floodlights) to be triggered by the motion detector in your Spotlight Cam, wire them according to this diagram. Your connected lights also turn on when you manually enable your Spotlight Cam lights in the Ring app. Total power draw of connected lights must not exceed 150 watts.
Upgrade a Floodlight If you have an existing motion detecting floodlight, you can replace its motion sensor with your Spotlight Cam for a massive upgrade! To do so, disconnect the wires connected to the motion detector. Then, unscrew and remove the motion sensor from the floodlight and replace it with the included wiring harness. With the floodlight in its normal install position, make sure that the lockshaped symbols on the wiring harness face up (for wall mounting) or toward you (for eaves mounting).
5. Having Trouble? Spotlight Cam is not powering up. Check if there is a light switch controlling power to the electrical box where your Spotlight Cam is installed. If so, make sure it stays switched on. I’m having trouble completing the in-app setup Here are Some Answers… 46 If the in-app setup fails, look at the light on the bottom of your Spotlight Cam. What color is it? Flashing red means your Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
Flashing blue means your Spotlight Cam may be too far from your router to get a decent signal. You may need to get a Ring Chime Pro to boost the Wi-Fi signal to your Spotlight Cam. Learn more at: ring.com/chime-pro Flashing green indicates a possible issue with your internet connection. Unplug your modem or router for 40 seconds, plug it back in and then repeat the setup process.
Why can’t visitors hear me on my Ring when I talk through the app? If you’re on an iPhone or iPad, check the microphone permissions on your device. Select Settings, find Ring and select it. Make sure that the switch next to Microphone is toggled on. If you’re on an Android device, go to Settings > Application/Apps > Application Manager > Ring > Permissions. Ensure everything here is on. Spotlight Cam lights up, but I can’t complete the in-app setup.
For additional help, visit: ring.com/help Or give us a call… US 1 800 656 1918 Canada 1 855 300 7289 Mexico (D.F) 52 55 8526 5445 Worldwide +1 310 929 7085 For a list of all our customer support numbers, visit: ring.
