Ring Spotlight Camera (2nd Gen) being mounted on the exterior siding of a modern home.

Installing Spotlight Cam (2nd Generation) Plug-In

Download the user manual for Spotlight Cam (2nd Gen) Plug-In


Hardware included

A set of mounting screws, washers, and cable clamps included to install the device.

Tools needed

Illustration of Cross Point Screwdriver.

Phillips-head screwdriver


Illustration of a power drill to use as an installation tool.

Drill with 6 mm masonry bit (optional)


1. Remove the rubber cap from your camera’s power port.

NOTE: Store the rubber cap in a safe place. Reinsert it into the power

port when not using the power adapter.

The protective rubber cap being pulled from the power port located on the back of the device near the bottom.

2. Download the Ring Always Home app.

Illustration showing to download the Ring App on the mobile device.

3. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration to show a phone scanning a QR code on the device.

4. Choose a location near an outlet.

An example of the camera being mounted on a wall or a ceiling.

Wall installation

1. Slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.

A gray camera mounting plate with a white circle behind it and an arrow pointing up on it and two arrows pointing down next to it showing to slide it off.

2. Use the mounting plate as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall with 14 cm of space in every direction.

Pencil to mount with arrows and 14cm measurements to show template for mount installation

3. Install the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing up.

An example of the mounting plate being installed, turning the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the included screws.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Drill with screws and dashed line showing how to install the installation hardware


4. Remove the middle rubber cap on the back of your camera.

An example of the center rubber cap on the back of the device being pulled out.

5. Attach the camera mount to the back of your camera with its screw.

An example of the camera mount being installed on the back of the device by turning the screwdriver clockwise.

6. Plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.

The power cable being plugged into the port located on the lower back end of the device.

7. Secure your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

Dotted line from mount to wall with l shaped arrow pointing down

8. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

An example of the camera being rotated, then using a screwdriver to tighten the security screw in a clockwise motion.

9. Adjust your camera's position and tighten the ball joint to secure in place.

An example of tightening the ball joint on the camera by turning the screw on the ball joint in a clockwise motion with a screwdriver.

10. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

An example of the power cable for the device being plugged into an electrical outlet.

11. Anchor the power cable to the wall or ceiling with the included cable clips.

An example of the power cable being secured using the provided cable clamps, screws, and anchors.

12. Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

An example of the power adapter being secured to a surface using the included screws and anchors.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Drill with screws and dashed line showing how to install the installation hardware

Ceiling installation

1. Slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.

A gray camera mounting plate with a white circle behind it and an arrow pointing up on it and two arrows pointing down next to it showing to slide it off.

2. Use the mounting plate as a guide to mark screw holes on the ceiling with 14 cm of space in every direction.

NOTE: For best results, avoid locations with nearby objects that can interfere with your camera's field of view.

Pencil to mount with arrows and 14cm measurements to show template for mount installation

3. Install the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing toward your desired viewing direction.

An example of the mounting plate being installed, turning the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the included screws.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Drill with screws and dashed line showing how to install the installation hardware

4. Remove the top rubber cap on the back of your camera.

An example of the top rubber cap on the back of the device being pulled out.

5. Attach the camera mount to the back of your camera with its screw.

An example of the camera mount being installed on the back of the device by turning the screwdriver clockwise.

6. Secure your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

NOTE: Your camera should be in an upright position.

Dotted line from mount to ceiling with L shaped arrow pointing left to slide and click.


7. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

An example of the camera being rotated, then using a screwdriver to tighten the security screw in a clockwise motion.

8. Adjust your camera's position and tighten the ball joint to secure in place.

An example of tightening the ball joint on the camera by turning the screw on the ball joint in a clockwise motion with a screwdriver.

9. Plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.

Dotted line from adaptor cable with an arrow pointing to the back of the Spotlight Cam (2nd Gen)

10. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

An example of the power cable for the device being plugged into an electrical outlet.

11. Anchor the power cable to the wall or ceiling with the included cable clips.

An example of the power cable being secured using the provided cable clamps, screws, and anchors.

12. Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

An example of the power adapter being secured to a surface using the included screws and anchors.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Drill with screws and dashed line showing how to install the installation hardware

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