Outdoor Cam Plus

Installing Outdoor Cam Plus Plug-In

Safety and compliance information for Outdoor Cam Plus.

Learn how to install Outdoor Cam Plus for plug-in use by following these steps.

Note: Outdoor Cam Plus has a larger mounting plate than previous Outdoor Cams or Stick Up Cams. Mounting plates from other cameras cannot be used when installing Outdoor Cam Plus.

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Hardware included

Illustration of the installation hardware.

Tools needed

Illustration of a cross point screw driver needed for installation.

Phillips-head screwdriver

Illustration of a battery powered drill, recommended for installation.

Drill with 1/4 in (6 mm) masonry bit (optional)

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

Note: If you plan on replacing the power adapter with a battery pack, store the rubber cap in a safe place.

Illustration of how to remove the rubber cap from your camera’s power port.

2. Remove the protective wrap.

Illustration reminder to remove the protective plastic film from the device.

3. Download the Ring app.

Mobile device showing a download symbol and the Ring logo.

4. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration of the QR code on the back of the device.

5. Choose a location.

Illustration showing the various mounting options for the Outdoor Cam.

Flat installation

1. Place your camera on a level surface.

Plug the power cable in until the indicator line disappears.

NOTE: For a downward angle, face the longer side of the base toward the front and tilt your camera down accordingly.

Illustration showing positioning for a downward angle, with the longer side of the base toward the front and the camera tilted down.

2. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration showing the power adapter plugged into a wall outlet.

3. Tighten the security screw on the battery cover.

Illustration of a screw driver tightening the security screw on the battery cover.

Wall installation

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

Illustration of how to remove the mounting plate by sliding it in the opposite direction of the UP arrow.

2. Use the mounting plate as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall.

Illustration showing a pencil marking the installation holes using the mounting plate as a guide.

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

Illustration showing how to mount the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing up.

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

illustration of installation steps based on installation location and masonry type.

4. Unclasp the camera mount.

Illustration showing how to unclasp the camera mount.

5. Unscrew to detach the camera mount from the battery cover.

Illustration of a screw driver unscrewing the screw to detach the camera mount from the battery cover.

6. Remove the rubber cap on the back of your camera and use it to plug the bottom.

Illustration reminder to remove the rubber cap on the back of your camera and use it to plug the bottom.

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

Illustration of a screw driver screwing in the screw to attach the camera mount to the back of the camera.

8. Plug in the power cable.

Illustration of how to plug in the USB-C power cable to the back of the device.
Plug the power cable in until the indicator line disappears.

9. Clasp the camera mount and attach your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

Illustration showing to clasp the camera mount and attach your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

(Optional) If installing with a Quick Release Battery Pack, twist the battery cover to remove. Insert the battery and close.

Illustration showing the battery pack being inserted and the battery compartment being twisted closed.

10. Tighten the security screw on the battery cover.

Illustration of a screwdriver tightening the security screw on the battery cover.

11. Unclasp the camera mount and tighten the security screw.

Illustration of camera mount unclasped and a screwdriver tightening the security screw.

(Optional) Adjust your camera’s position, then remove the rubber cap at the base of the camera mount and tighten the screw to secure in place. Replace the rubber cap.

Illustration of the camera’s position range. After adjusting the position, the rubber cap has been removed to tighten the screw and then replaced.

12. Adjust your camera’s angle, then tighten the screw on the camera mount arm to secure in place.

Illustration showing the range of the camera’s angle, then tighten the screw on the camera mount arm if adjustments are made.

13. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of a power cord plugged into a wall outlet.

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

Illustration of excess wire being managed using the included cable clips.

(Optional) Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

Illustration of optional mounting instructions for the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

Ceiling installation

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

Illustration of how to remove the mounting plate by sliding it in the opposite direction of the UP arrow.

2. Use the mounting plate as a guide to mark screw holes on the ceiling.

Illustration showing a pencil marking the installation holes using the mounting plate as a guide.

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

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

Illustration showing the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing opposite of the desired viewing direction.

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

illustration of installation steps based on installation location and masonry type.

4. Unclasp the camera mount.

Illustration of camera mount unclasped.

5. Unscrew to detach the camera mount from the battery cover.

Illustration of a screw driver unscrewing the screw to detach the camera mount from the battery cover.

6. Remove the rubber cap on the back of your camera and use it to plug the bottom.

Illustration reminder to remove the rubber cap on the back of your camera and use it to plug the bottom.

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

Illustration of a screw driver screwing in the screw to attach the camera mount to the back of the camera.

8. Plug in the power cable.

Illustration showing how to plug in the Camera once mounted.
Plug the power cable in until the indicator line disappears.

(Optional) If installing with a Quick Release Battery Pack, twist the battery cover to remove. Insert the battery and close.

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

Illustration showing how to attach your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

NOTE: Your camera should be in an upright position.

10. Tighten the security screw on the camera mount.

11. Tighten the security screw on the battery cover.

(Optional) Adjust your camera’s position, then remove the rubber cap at the base of the camera mount and tighten the screw to secure in place. Replace the rubber cap.

12. Adjust your camera’s angle, then tighten the screw on the camera mount arm to secure in place.

Illustration of the camera’s angle range. After adjusting the angle, tighten the security screw.

13. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of a power cord plugged into a wall outlet.

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

Illustration of excess wire being managed using the included cable clips.

(Optional) Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

Illustration of optional mounting instructions for the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.

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