Setting up your Ring Floodlight Cam in the Ring app

Setting up your Ring Floodlight Cam in the Ring app is a simple process. Scroll down for a step-by-step guide. 

Learn more about Ring Security Cameras.

Note: Should you receive an error message that says that the device was previously owned, try the below manual install procedure to set up your Ring Floodlight Cam.

Download the Ring app

To download the Ring app:

1. On your mobile device, go to the

   App Store

   (for iOS devices) or the

   Play Store

   (for Android devices).
2. Search for “Ring.”
3. Download and install the Ring app on your mobile device. Or visit ring.com/app on your mobile device

Create or log in to your account

If this is your first Ring product, you will be asked to set up an account.

To set up an account:

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Select

   Create Account

   .
3. Follow the in-app instructions to create a new account.

If you already have another Ring device installed, simply open the Ring app.

Tap "Set up a Device"

Tap “Set Up a Device” then select “Security Cams”

Scan the QR code or MAC ID barcode on your Ring device

You can scan the QR code on your Ring device or product packaging via the Ring app:

1. Tap

   I’m Ready to Scan
2. Point your smartphone camera at the QR code on your Ring device or product packaging
3. Centre the code in the camera's view in the bottom half of the screen
4. When the code is recognised, you will see a green square and a pop-up with your device image

If you experience issues when scanning the QR code:

• Move your camera closer or further from the QR code to help it focus
• Once your camera finds focus, hold it steady for a few seconds
• If your camera won’t focus, clean your camera lens, move to a well-lit area, and try again

If you continue to experience issues:

1. Tap

   Other Options

   below the scanner
2. Tap

   Can’t Scan the QR code
3. Tap

   Enter code manually

   (this corresponds to PIN code digits underneath the QR code)
4. Find your device in the list
5. Enter your five digit PIN which can be found below the QR code

Specify your location

If this is your first time setting up a Ring device, you will receive a request from your phone informing you that the Ring app wishes to use your phone’s location services to pinpoint your location. Allowing the app to do so will assist with inputting your address.

Enter your address information into the app, then confirm it.

If you have established a location previously, you can select it from the list of your locations.

Note: Without a specific location, certain features of your Floodlight Cam will not work properly.

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Name your device

Select a specific name for your Floodlight Cam to distinguish it from other Ring devices on your account. You can choose one of the default names that are suggested, or you can enter your own by selecting “Custom…” at the bottom of the list.

Follow the physical installation steps in the Ring app

Follow the steps in the Ring app to physically install your Floodlight Cam.

More information on physically installing your Floodlight Cam

Put your Floodlight Cam into setup mode

Press and release the button on the top of your Floodlight Cam. When the light on the bottom of your Floodlight Cam is blinking white, tap Continue in your Ring app.

Connect to your Ring device

iOS: Tap Join when the Ring app asks to join the Ring wifi network.

Android: Your device should automatically connect to the Ring wifi network.

If your device does not automatically connect to the Ring wifi network, or if you chose to continue without scanning in step four, please follow the steps below:

• Press the home button on your phone to leave the Ring app.
• Navigate to the

  Settings

  app, then tap

  wifi

  .
  • On Android, you may need to navigate to

    Connection

    then wifi.
• Select the Ring wifi network from the list of available networks. The network will appear as either:
  • Ring-

    followed by the last six digits of the MAC ID.
  • Ring Setup

    followed by the last two digits of the MAC ID.
• Once connected, close your

  Settings

  app and return to the Ring app.

Connect your Floodlight Cam to your wifi

Be sure you have your wifi password ready.

• Select your wifi network.
  • If you have more than one wifi network, select the network closest to where you have installed your Floodlight Cam.
• Enter your wifi password and press

  Continue

  .

Note: After connecting to your wifi network, your Floodlight Cam may update its internal software. While performing an update, the light on the bottom of your device will flash white. When the white light stops flashing, you can tap “Continue” in the Ring app and begin using your Floodlight Cam.

Test your device

Once your Floodlight Cam has completed its update and setup, configure your Floodlight Cam’s motion zones, then open Live View to test your camera.