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.
Contents 1. Charging 2. In-app Setup 3. Physical Installation 4. Features 5.
1. Charge the provided battery.
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. = Charging = Charged 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.
Insert the battery After charging, insert the battery in your Spotlight Cam until it clicks into place. Then, click the door closed.
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 Grab your Wi-Fi password It’s required for the in-app setup.
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.
Try it out! After setup, tap the Live View button in the Ring app to see video from the camera.
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.
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.
3. Install your Spotlight Cam on the wall.
Contents… 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.
How to remove the mounting plate… 1. Press button to open battery compartment 2. Remove security screw 3. Press release button 4.
Mounting on a wall To install Spotlight Cam on a wall, insert the mounting plate with the ball socket pointing down.
Mounting on an eave To install Spotlight Cam on an eave or overhang, insert the mounting plate with the ball socket pointing up.
Select an install height How When installation mounted at 9 feet off the ground, with the motion height affects motion detector parallel to the detection ground, the motion sensor is optimized to detect humansized objects at up to 30 feet.
Parallel to ground 9 feet (3 Meters)
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.
If you have a Ring Solar Panel… Ring Solar Panel charges your Spotlight Cam continuously— no need to charge or swap out batteries. If you don’t yet have a Ring Solar Panel, skip this section. For more info, visit ring.
Mark the Holes Select an install location where Solar Panel can get at least 1 hour of direct sunlight a day. Mark the holes using the mounting arm as a template.
Install Wall Anchors (optional) If installing on a hard surface (such as stucco or brick), use the included drill bit to pre-drill the mounting holes, then insert the wall anchors. If installing on wood or siding, skip this step.
Screw in the Mounting Arm Drive the included mounting screws into your wall (or the wall anchors, if installing on a hard surface) until the mounting arm is secure. Note: It’s easier to screw in the mounting arm before you attach the solar panel.
Attach the Solar Panel Slot the Solar Panel onto the mounting arm, and make sure it’s secure.
Adjust the Angle Loosen the screw on the mounting arm and adjust the panel to your desired angle, then re-tighten the screw to secure your setting.
Connect the Cable Remove the weather proofing plug nearest to the bottom of your Spotlight Cam. Then place the power plug from your Ring Solar Panel into the power input, taking care to align the screw holes.
Secure the Cable Secure the power cable to your Spotlight Cam with the included screws. This helps ensure that your Spotlight Cam stays water-tight. Note: Make sure you charge and insert the included battery into your Spotlight Cam. Ring Solar Panel keeps the battery charged, but does not replace it.
Attach Spotlight Cam to the mounting bracket Push the ball into the socket until it pops into place.
Adjust the camera angle To ensure accurate motion detection, position the camera with the motion detector parallel to the ground. Tighten the side screw to secure the camera position.
4. 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.
Check the level of the battery (or batteries) in your Spotlight Cam. Turn notifications on or off for motion events. Tap to see live video from Spotlight Cam. From here, you can see, hear and speak to 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 settings.
Motion Detection Spotlight Cam utilizes three Motion Zones, which are customizable areas Spotlight Cam will monitor and alert you about. When motion is detected in one of your Motion Zones at night, the lights on Spotlight Cam turn on. To customize your Motion Zones and set how long the lights will stay on for when triggered, tap Motion Settings, then Motion Zones.
Notifications If your phone is locked when the camera captures a live event, a notification is displayed on your home screen. If your phone has a passcode, you’ll need to enter it to access the live event.
Select Motion Settings to customize your motion preferences. Motion Zones Adjust the areas that will trigger motion events and turn the lights on at night. Motion Schedule Schedule times when you don’t want to receive motion alerts. Smart Alerts Adjust how often you want to be notified for motion events.
Select Motion Zones Customize the areas that will trigger the camera to turn on when motion is detected. Simply tap on the diagram to turn a motion zone on or off. You can also set whether or not the lights turn on when motion is detected at night.
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 them 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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Spotlight Cam is not powering on. Make sure the battery is correctly inserted in its compartment. If it’s not there, put the battery in. If it’s inserted, remove the battery and use the orange power cable to plug the battery into a power outlet. When only the green light is illuminated, the battery is fully charged. There are two battery compartments, but Spotlight Cam only comes with one battery. Do I need another battery for Spotlight Cam to work? Spotlight Cam only needs one battery to work properly.
I’m having trouble completing the in-app setup. When the in-app setup fails, look at the light on the bottom of your Spotlight Cam. The light color indicates the issue. Flashing red means your Wi-Fi 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. Flashing blue means your Spotlight Cam may be too far from your router to get a decent signal.
Why can’t I find the temporary Ring network on my phone? Sometimes your phone fails to pick up the temporary Ring network. If this happens, go to your phone settings, turn off your Wi-Fi connection, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. If the Ring network still fails to appear, ensure that your Spotlight Cam has at least one battery inserted, and that it’s fully charged.
Why can’t visitors hear me on my Spotlight Cam 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. Lastly, make sure 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. Why is my video and/or audio quality poor? First, determine the cause.
Learn more at: ring.com/chime-pro If video quality is still poor near your router, test your internet speed by selecting Device Health in the Ring app, then Test Your Wi-Fi. The instructions in the app will help you diagnose and solve any issues related to poor video quality. If I have two batteries in my Spotlight Cam, how do I know which one needs to be charged? When your battery needs to be charged, the Ring app will notify you.
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.com/callus © 2017 Ring Inc. RING, ALWAYS HOME, and CHIME are trademarks of Ring Inc.
