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Installing Outdoor Cam 2K | Plug-In

Safety and compliance information for Outdoor Cam 2K.

Learn how to install Outdoor Cam 2K for plug-in use by following these steps.

Download the user manual for Outdoor Cam 2K Plug-in.

Hardware included

Illustration of the included installation hardware for the Outdoor Cam 2K Plug in.

Tools needed

Illustration of a screw with a cross on the head and a Phillips screwdriver needed for installation.

Phillips-head screwdriver

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

Drill with 3/16 in (5 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.

Illustration showing to remove the rubber cap from your camera’s power port.
  1. Download the Ring Always Home app.
Illustration showing to download the Ring App on the mobile device.
  1. Scan the QR code on your device.
Illustration to show a phone scanning a QR code on the device.
  1. Choose a location near an outlet.
Illustration of the three possible mounting locations, instructing to choose a location.

Flat Installation

  1. Plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.
illustration showing to plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.
  1. Place your camera on a level surface with 5.5 in (14 cm) of space in every direction and plug in.

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

Illustration showing how to position the camera for a downward angle, face the longer side of the base toward the front and tilt your camera down accordingly.
  1. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.
Illustration showing to plug the Power adapter into an outlet.

Wall Installation

  1. Slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.
Illustration showing to slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.
  1. 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 to 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.
  1. Install the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing up.
Illustration showing how to install the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing up.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 3/16 in (5 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

An illustration of included screws and wall anchors for wall installation on stucco, brick, or wood.
  1. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.
Illustration showing to remove the security screw to detach the camera mount.
  1. Remove the middle rubber cap on the back of your camera.
Illustration showing to remove the rubber cap on the back of the camera.
  1. Attach the camera mount to the back of your camera with its screw.
Illustration showing to attach the mount to the back of the camera instead of the bottom to mount the camera to a wall.
  1. Plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.
Illustration showing to plug the power cable into the camera until it is fully inserted.
  1. Secure your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.
Illustration showing to secure the camera to the mounting plate, sliding until you hear a click.
  1. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.
Illustration showing to rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.
  1. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.
Illustration showing to plug the Power adapter into an outlet.
  1. Anchor the power cable to the wall or ceiling with the included cable clips.
Illustration showing to use installation hardware E, C and D to attach the bale clips to the ceiling.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 3/16 in (5 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration showing to use installation hardware parts E, C and D to attach the cable clips to the wall.
  1. Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.
Illustration showing to use Installation part E and D to install the power adapter to the wall.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 3/16 in (5 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration showing to use installation hardware parts E, C and D to attach the cable clips to the wall.

Ceiling installation

  1. Slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.
Illustration showing to slide the mounting plate in the direction opposite to the UP arrow to remove.
  1. 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 to 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.
  1. Install the mounting plate with the UP arrow pointing toward your desired viewing direction.
Illustration showing how to install the mounting bracket to mount the camera on the ceiling with the UP arrow pointing towards tour desired viewing direction.An illustration of included screws and wall anchors for wall installation on stucco, brick, or wood.
  1. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.
Illustration showing to remove the security screw to detach the camera mount.
  1. Remove the top rubber cap on the back of your camera.
Illustration showing to remove the rubber cap from the top space on the back of the camera.
  1. Attach the camera mount to the back of your camera with its screw.
Illustration showing to attach the camera mount to the back of your camera with its screw.
  1. Secure your camera to the mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

NOTE: Your camera should be in an upright position.

Illustration showing how to secure the camera to mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.
  1. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.
Illustration showing to Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.
  1. Plug the power cable into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.
Illustration showing to plug in the power cord to the camera.
  1. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.
Illustration showing to plug the Power adapter into an outlet.
  1. Anchor the power cable to the wall or ceiling with the included cable clips.
Illustration showing to use installation hardware E, C and D to attach the bale clips to the ceiling.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 3/16 in (5 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration showing to use installation hardware parts E, C and D to attach the cable clips to the wall.
  1. Secure the power adapter with the included anchors and screws.
Illustration showing to use Installation part E and D to install the power adapter to the wall.

On stucco, brick, or concrete, use a 3/16 in (5 mm) masonry bit to drill holes for the included wall anchors.

Illustration showing to use installation items E and D to install cable clips to the wall.

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