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Installing Outdoor Cam Plus 4K Plug-in

Safety and compliance information for Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

Download the user manual for Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

Hardware included

Illustration of the hardware components included with the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

Tools needed • Phillips screwdriver • Drill with 5 mm masonry bit (optional)

Illustration of a Phillips screwdriver needed for installation

Phillips screwdriver

Illustration of a drill with a 5 mm masonry bit needed for installation

Drill with 5 mm masonry bit (optional)


1. Remove the protective wrap.

Illustration of the protective wrap being removed from the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

2. 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 of the rubber cap being removed from the power port on the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

3. Download the Ring Always Home app.

Illustration of a mobile device downloading the Ring Always Home app

4. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration of a mobile device scanning the QR code on the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

5. Choose a location near an outlet.

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus positioned near an electrical outlet

Flat installation

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

Illustration of the power cable being plugged into the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

2. Place your camera on a level surface with 5.5 in (14 cm) of space in every direction.

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

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus placed on a level surface with clearance in every directionIllustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus placed on a level surface with clearance in every direction

3. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of the power adapter being plugged into an outlet

Wall installation

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

Illustration of the mounting plate being slid off in the direction opposite to the UP arrow

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 of the mounting plate used as a guide to mark screw holes on a wall

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

Illustration of the mounting plate installed on a wall 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.

Illustration of a masonry bit drilling holes into stucco, brick, or concrete for the included wall anchors

4. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.

Illustration of the camera mount being unscrewed and detached

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

Illustration of the middle rubber cap being removed from the back of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

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

Illustration of the camera mount being attached to the back of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus with a screw

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

Illustration of the power cable being plugged into the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus for wall installation

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

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus being slid onto the mounting plate until it clicks

9. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus being rotated and the security screw being tightened

10. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of the power adapter being plugged into an outlet

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

Illustration of the power cable being anchored to the wall with included cable clips

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

Illustration of a masonry bit drilling holes into stucco, brick, or concrete for the included wall anchors

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

Illustration of the power adapter being secured to the wall with included anchors and screws

Ceiling installation

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

Illustration of the mounting plate being slid off in the direction opposite to the UP arrow

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 of the mounting plate used as a guide to mark screw holes on a wall

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

Illustration of the mounting plate installed on a ceiling with the UP arrow pointing toward the desired viewing direction

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

Illustration of a masonry bit drilling holes into stucco, brick, or concrete for the included wall anchors

4. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.

Illustration of the camera mount being unscrewed and detached

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

Illustration of the middle rubber cap being removed from the back of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus

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

Illustration of the camera mount being attached to the back of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus for ceiling installation

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

NOTE: Your camera should be in an upright position.

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus being slid onto the ceiling mounting plate until it clicks

8. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration of the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus being rotated and the security screw being tightened on the ceiling

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

Illustration of the power cable being plugged into the Outdoor Cam 4K Plus for ceiling installation

10. Plug the power adapter into an outlet.

Illustration of the power adapter being plugged into an outlet

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

Illustration of the power cable being anchored to the wall with included cable clips

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

Illustration of the power adapter being secured to the wall with included anchors and screws

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

Illustration of a masonry bit drilling holes into stucco, brick, or concrete for the included wall anchors

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