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Home Security Begins at the Front Door Contents Your new Ring Video Doorbell is the start of a Ring of Security around your entire property. 1. Charging Now, you’ll always be connected to your home, so you can watch over your property and answer the door from anywhere. 2. In-app Setup See who’s at your door, prevent crime and protect your home – all from your phone, tablet or PC. 3. Physical Installation 4. Features 5.
1. Charge the provided battery. Charge the provided 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. = Charging = Charged If you can’t wait to play with your Ring Doorbell, go ahead and set it up. But, we recommend fully charging it before installation.
Insert the battery After charging, insert the battery in the bottom of your Ring Doorbell until it clicks into place. 6 2. S et up your Ring Video Doorbell 2 in the Ring app.
Download the Ring app Set up your Ring Video Doorbell near your router The Ring app will walk you through setting up and managing your Ring Doorbell. In the Ring app, select Set Up a Device. Search for “Ring” in one of the app stores below, or visit: ring.com/app. When prompted, select Ring Video Doorbell 2 and follow the in-app instructions. Download from Windows Store Grab your Wi-Fi password It’s required for the in-app setup.
Try it out! After setup, push the button on the front of your Ring Doorbell to see video from the camera in the Ring app. Smile, you’re on camera! 3. Install your Ring Video Doorbell 2 on the wall. Next, test video quality where you will install your Ring Doorbell. Everything look good? Continue to the next section. Something not right? Jump ahead to the troubleshooting section.
Select an install height Install your Ring Doorbell four feet off the ground for optimal performance. If you’re connecting to existing doorbell wiring that’s higher than four feet, thus limiting where you can install Ring Doorbell, use the provided wedge mount to angle your Ring Doorbell down.
Steps for wiring to an existing doorbell Remove your existing doorbell (optional) If replacing an existing doorbell, shut off power at the breaker. Then remove it from the wall and disconnect the wires. Steps for wiring to an existing doorbell Install the diode (optional) If you’re wiring your Ring Doorbell to a digital doorbell – you’ll know it’s digital if it plays a synthesized melody – then install the included diode.
Insert the mini-level Install anchors (optional) Insert the mini-level into your Ring Doorbell to make sure it’s even when you install it. If installing on stucco, brick, or concrete, mark 4 drill holes. Use the provided bit to drill holes in your wall and insert the anchors. If you’re installing on wood, skip this step and toss the anchors in that drawer of stuff you never use.
Steps for wiring to an existing doorbell Connect the Wires (optional) Connect the wires coming out of your wall to the screws on the back of your Ring Doorbell. Either wire can connect to either screw. The order doesn’t matter. 18 Steps for wiring to an existing doorbell Attach the wire extensions (optional) If you have trouble connecting the wires coming out of your wall to the back of your Ring Doorbell, use the provided wire extensions and wire nuts.
Screw it in Feed all the wires (and the wire nuts, if you used them) into your wall and secure your Ring Doorbell on the wall using four screws. 20 Install the faceplate Place one of the provided faceplates on your Ring Doorbell by slotting it in at the top and clicking it into place.
Secure with a security screw Lastly, use one of the provided security screws and the starshaped end of the screwdriver bit to secure the faceplate. 22 4. Check out all the exciting features.
After setting up your Ring Doorbell 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. Shared Users Select Shared Users to let family or friends answer live events and view recordings (if recording is enabled).
Answering your door Ring Video Recording When someone is at your door, you can access these features: This optional feature saves recordings of every event your Ring Doorbell captures. Two-way Talk – Speak to visitors and hear what they have to say. Microphone – Mute or unmute your mic. Speaker – Mute or unmute audio in the app. 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.
5. Having trouble? I’m having trouble completing the in-app setup When the in-app setup fails, look at the front of your Ring Doorbell. The light indicates the issue. Top Flashing White means your WiFi password was entered incorrectly. Select your Wi-Fi network in your phone settings, select the option to forget it, then reconnect to it again to confirm that you’re using the correct password during setup.
Spinning White indicates that your Ring Doorbell is in setup mode. You’ll need to follow the instructions in the Ring app. When prompted, connect to the Wi-Fi network being broadcast by your Ring Doorbell. Nothing In this case, repeat setup and note the resulting pattern. If the front light never does anything, then you likely need to charge the battery. Why can’t I find the temporary Ring network on my phone? Sometimes your phone fails to pick up the temporary Ring network.
If you don’t see the Microphone option, then uninstall and reinstall the Ring app. When prompted to allow microphone access, choose “Allow.” I’m not receiving motion alerts First make sure you’ve configured Motion Detection, and that Motion Alerts are turned on (see pg. 24). To further troubleshoot issues with not receiving notifications, select Device Health in the Ring app and then select Troubleshoot Notifications.
