RING Video Doorbell Cameras User Manual
The Back of Your Ring Doorbell
In-app Setup
Set Up Your Ring Doorbell Using the Ring App
The Ring app will walk you through the setup process.
Download the Ring app by visiting ring.com/app and when prompted, select Video Doorbell. Perform setup inside near your router. You’ll need your network name and Wi-Fi password.
Push the Front Button to Run a Test
After setup, push the front button on your Ring Doorbell indoors near your router to see video from your Ring Doorbell in the Ring app.
Then test your Ring Doorbell outside.
If video quality from your Ring Doorbell is not as good outdoors as it is indoors, you may need to move your router closer to your door, or invest in a Wi-Fi extender. Learn more at: ring.com/extender.
Remove Your Existing Doorbell (optional)
If you’re replacing a wired doorbell, first turn off the power at the breaker.
Then remove your doorbell from the wall, and disconnect the wires. If you notice a diode when you remove your wired doorbell, take note of this, as it means you will need to use the included diode.
Install the Mounting
Bracket Take everything that came in the box, along with a power drill if you’re installing on stucco, brick, or concrete, to the spot where you’ll be installing your Ring Doorbell.
Snap the provided level onto the mounting bracket and use it to help position the bracket. Then remove the orange tape, and use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the four corner holes.
On stucco, brick, or concrete install the anchors using the provided drill bit and a power drill before installing the mounting bracket.
On wood or siding, you can skip this step, and screw the bracket directly into your wall.
Use the Phillips head side of the Ring screwdriver for screwing in your mounting bracket.
Connect the Wires (optional)
Connect the wires coming out of your wall to the screws on the bracket. It doesn’t matter which wire connects to which screw.
If you’re replacing an existing doorbell, the wiring must be connected to a transformer with a voltage of 8VAC – 24VAC and an internal doorbell or resistor. DC transformers and (therefore) most intercoms are not supported.
How and When to Use the Diode
If your doorbell is digital (e.g. plays a melody), attach the included diode to the two screws on your bracket. If your doorbell is mechanical (e.g. goes “ding-dong”),
DO NOT USE THE DIODE. If you have a digital doorbell, connecting the diode the wrong way won’t do any harm. If your existing doorbell doesn’t ring, just reverse the diode. Learn more at: ring.com/diode.
Attach Your Doorbell to the Bracket
Line up the holes in your Ring Doorbell with the slots on the bracket. Push firmly towards the wall and then down until you feel a click.
First, make sure the security screws are loose.
Secure Your Ring Doorbell
Use the star-shaped end of your Ring screwdriver to tighten the security screws on the bottom of your Ring Doorbell. Then restore power at the breaker.
Ring Light Patterns
The front light on your Ring Doorbell uses several patterns to communicate messages. Here are some common ones.
When someone is at your door, you can
Turning alerts on or off:
Select your Ring Doorbell on the home screen of the app to change your alert settings.
Cloud Video Recording
This optional premium feature saves events captured by your Ring Doorbell. You can access these events on any device running the Ring app, or at: ring.com/activity
Ring Chime
Ring Chime is an optional add-on that alerts you when you have a visitor, even if your phone is in the other room. Learn more at: ring.com/chime.
Customer Support
Hereby, Bot Home Automation, declares that this consumer electronic complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.ring.com/DoC.pdf.
Protect the device from direct sunlight. Install the device at dry locations and protect it against rain and humidity. The device may not come into contact with salt water or other conductive liquids. The device must be charged only within a building in a dry state.
