Installing and Setting Up Ring Video Doorbell Elite
Welcome Congratulations on your new Ring Video Doorbell Elite. Ring Doorbell is the foundation of the Ring of Security around your home. We hope your Ring Doorbell brings you an increased sense of security and convenience, as well as the joy that comes from being able to connect with visitors when you’re not home. Hi, I’m Rochelle, a Ring Community Support Agent in Arizona.
Screwdriver Handle Before you begin Check out all the stuff in the box. Screw Bit Includes power adapter and plugs for different types of outlets. Use the Phillips end for installation. If you are securing existing doorbell wires in the small connectors on the back of Ring Elite, use the flathead end. 3’ Ethernet Cable Flexible Bit Use this cable to connect the Elite Power Kit to your internet access point.
Wiring the Elite Power Kit Run cable to your Ring Elite The Elite Power Kit is a PoE injector that converts internet into Power Over Ethernet out. Run the 50 foot cable to the location where you’ll be installing Ring Elite. To get started, connect the Elite Power Kit to AC, using the provided adapter. Wiring Ring Elite to an internal doorbell is optional. If you do so, shut off power at the breaker before connecting your existing doorbell wires to the small wire terminals on the back of Ring Elite.
How it all fits together If you need a visual overview, see the diagram to the right. This is how is all fits together. Note that as you screw the Elite Mounting Bracket into your wall, the “wings” will rotate and lock the bracket into place.
Mark the install location If you already have a junction box at the location where you’re installing your Ring Elite, skip the next couple of steps and screw it directly into that junction box. 57mm 95mm If you don’t have a junction box, trace the outline of the supplied template, then cut a rectangular hole in your wall to make room for the Elite Mounting Bracket.
Install the Elite Mounting Bracket Make sure any wires in your wall come through the bracket, and screw it in using the two screws in the corners. The wing clamps will rotate as the screws turn and lock the bracket into your wall.
Plug in the ethernet cable Plug the ethernet cable coming out of your wall into the ethernet port on the back of Ring Elite. As long as this cable is connected to power, the front light on Ring Elite will begin spinning and it will begin talking to you to let you know that it is ready to be set up in the Ring app.
Connect doorbell wires (optional) If wiring Ring Elite to an internal doorbell, first shut off power at the breaker, then connect your doorbell wires to the small wire connectors next to the ethernet port. Then use the provided flat-head screwdriver to secure the wires in the screw holes.
Screw Ring Elite into the bracket Using two of the provided screws, screw Ring Elite into the bracket to secure it on your wall.
Perform the in-app setup In the Ring app, select Set Up a Device, and follow the in-app instructions to connect Ring Elite to your Wi-Fi network. When prompted, select ethernet as your connection method.
Secure the faceplate After completing the in-app setup, place one of the provided faceplates on your Ring Elite. 22 Then use one of the provided security screws and the flexible screwdriver bit to lock it into place.
After setting up Ring Elite in the app, select it This will bring you to the Device Dashboard, where you can change settings and access various features. Ring Alerts are notifications you receive when someone presses the button on the front of your Ring Doorbell. Motion Alerts are notifications you receive when movement is detected within your Motion Zones. Switch these alerts on or off on this screen.
Answering your door Ring Video Recording When someone is at your door, you can access the following features: This optional feature saves recordings of every event your Ring Doorbell captures. what they have to say. You can access these events on any device running the Ring app or by logging into your account at: ring.com/activity Microphone – Mute or unmute your mic. Learn more at: ring.com/video-recording Two-way Talk – Speak to visitors and hear Speaker – Mute or unmute audio in the app.
I’m having trouble completing the in-app setup Ethernet Setup If you selected Ethernet Setup during the inapp setup, see the following tips. Why did my ethernet setup fail? Check to see that all your wires are securely connected and try again. Check to see that your Ring Doorbell has power by making sure that the light on the front is glowing.
