Installing your Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
Upgrading from an older Ring Video Doorbell?
Battery Video Doorbell Plus is compatible with all Ring Video Doorbell 3, 3 Plus and 4 accessories, including:
- Mounting bracket and screws
- Solar Panel for Doorbells
- Solar Charger for Battery Doorbells (2nd Generation)
- No-Drill Mount
- Wedge Kit
- Corner Kit
Learn more about compatible accessories for your Ring device(s).
For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the range specified below or compatible Ring accessories to power your device.
For connecting to an existing doorbell system:
- Hardwired transformer (8 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 5VA to 40VA)
Ring accessories are sold separately and may include:
- DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA)
- Plug-In Adapter (24Vdc, 500mA)
- Solar Charger (5.2Vdc, 100mA or 109mA)
- Solar Panel (5Vdc, 380mA/480mA/800mA)
Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.
Quick Start
1. Download and open the Ring app.
2. Select Set Up a Device.
3. Scan QR code with the Ring app.
Hardware included
Tools included
Tools needed
Remove protective film from device.
This ensures your device works properly.
Remove the faceplate and fully charge the battery.
Choose a location for your doorbell.
For the best results, mount the doorbell about 1.2 metres above the ground.
If you want to angle the doorbell down for a better view, Wedge Kits are available at ring.com/accessories.
Install your doorbell without connecting to an existing chime
1. Optional: Install the corner mount.
If installing on a wood surface, screw the bracket directly into the wall.
If installing on a masonry surface, mark two screw holes using the bracket as a guide.
Drill pilot holes using a 6mm drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.
WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.
CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.
2. Mount your doorbell to the wall or corner bracket.
Remove the short mounting screws from Bag A.
If installing on a wood surface, screw the doorbell directly into the wall.
If installing on a masonry surface, mark 4 screw holes using the doorbell as a guide. Drill pilot holes using a 6mm drill bit. Insert the wall anchors, then drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
If using a corner mount, use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.
WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.
WARNING! Only use the included wall mounting screws when securing the doorbell.
CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.
3. Insert the battery and secure the faceplate.
CAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the faceplate, you could damage the battery during installation, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.
DO NOT USE any screw other than the included short security screws when securing the faceplate. Lastly, use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the security screws from Bag B.
Your Ring doorbell is now ready to use.
Install your doorbell and connect to an existing chime
Your battery doorbell can be hardwired to work with your home's existing chime.
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect power to installation area at your circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Always use caution when handling electrical wiring.
Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Refer to your local laws and building codes before performing electrical work; permits may be required by law.
Once power is turned off, remove your existing doorbell button from the wall and disconnect the wires. Your Ring doorbell is compatible with doorbell systems supplying 8 to 24 VAC at 50/60Hz, 5VA to 40VA.
For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the range specified above or DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA) to power your device.
Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.
Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Refer to your local laws and building codes before performing electrical work; permits may be required by law.
Do not wire your Ring doorbell to a DC-powered intercom system.
1. Optional: Install the corner mount. Then, install your doorbell on the corner mount.
If installing on a wood surface, screw the bracket directly into the wall.
If installing on a masonry surface, mark two screw holes using the bracket as a guide.
Drill pilot holes using a 6mm drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.
Pull your home's existing wires through the centre of the corner mount before installing on the wall.
Loop each doorbell wire around the screw terminals on the back of the doorbell, then tighten to secure. It doesn't matter which wire connects to which screw.
If the wires are too short to reach the doorbell, use the wire extenders with the wire nuts found in Bag D.
At the end, feed all the wires (and wire nuts and extenders if used) back into your wall.
Use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.
WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.
CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.
2. Optional: Mount your doorbell to the wall.
Remove the short mounting screws from Bag A.
If installing on a wood surface, screw the doorbell directly into the wall.
If installing on a masonry surface, mark four screw holes using the doorbell as a guide. Drill pilot holes using a 6mm drill bit. Insert the wall anchors, the drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.
WARNING! Only use the included wall mounting screws when securing the doorbell.
CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.
3. Insert the battery and secure the faceplate.
CAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the faceplate, you could damage the battery during installation, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.
DO NOT USE any screw other than the included short security screws when securing the faceplate. Lastly, use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the security screws from Bag B.
Your Ring doorbell is now ready to use.