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

Installing Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) Plug-In

Install Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) for plug-in use by following these steps.

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Hardware included

Illustration showing the screws and hardware included, labelled A to E.

Tools needed

Illustration of a cross point screwdriver needed for installation.

Phillips-head screwdriver

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

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

1. Remove the protective wrap.

Illustration indicating to remove the protective wrap from the Ring Camera.

2. Download the Ring app.

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.

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 5.5 in (14 cm) of space in every direction.

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 to show mounting plate installation with arrows pointing up and secured with screws A and B.

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

Illustration to show hardware and screws to use when installing on masonry vs wood.

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

Illustration showing the removal of the middle rubber cap from the back of the camera.

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

Illustration showing where to attach the camera mount to the camera.

6. Plug the power cable in until the indicator line disappears.

Illustration to show the correct way to plug the power cable in, so that the line is no longer visible.

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

Illustration to show how to secure the camera to the mounting plate by sliding it on.

8. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration to show rotating the camera and tightening the security screw.

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

Illustration to show adjusting the camera's position and tightening the ball joint to secure it.

10. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of a cable plugged into the back of a camera, with a lightning symbol to show it is receiving power from an outlet.

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

Illustration to show cable being secured with cable clips and screws.

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

Illustration to show the power adapter secured to the wall with screws A and B.

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

Illustration to show hardware and screws to use when installing on masonry vs wood.

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 5.5 in (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.

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 toward your desired viewing direction.

Illustration to show mounting plate installation with arrows pointing up and secured with screws A and B.

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

Illustration to show hardware and screws to use when installing on masonry vs wood.

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

Illustration to show the removal of the top rubber cap from the back of the camera.

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

Illustration to show the mount being attached to the camera using the top hole and the included screw.

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

NOTE: Your camera should be in an upright position.

Illustration to show sliding the camera onto the mounting plate on the ceiling.

7. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration to show rotating the camera and tightening the screw.

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

Illustration to show adjusting the camera's positioning, then tightening the ball joint.

9. Plug the power cable in until the indicator line disappears.

Illustration to show plugging in the power cable until the indicator line is no longer visible.

10. Attach the included cable bracket onto the back of your camera and tighten the handscrew to secure your power cable.

Illustration to show attaching the cable bracket and securing it with the screw.

11. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of a cable plugged into the back of a camera, with a lightning symbol to show it is receiving power from an outlet.

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

Illustration to show cable being secured with cable clips and screws.

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

Illustration to show the power adapter secured to the wall with screws A and B.

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

Illustration to show hardware and screws to use when installing on masonry vs wood.

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