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Installing Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen) | Battery

Safety and compliance information for Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen)

Learn how to install Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen) for battery use by following these steps.

View/download PDF Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen) manual (English).

Hardware included

An example of the included screws, labeled A, and washers, labeled B, provided to install the device.

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. Twist the battery cover counterclockwise to open the battery cover.

Illustration showing to twist the battery cover counterclockwise to open and remove.

2. Click the ejector button to eject the battery housing.

Illustration showing to click the ejector button to eject the battery housing.

3. Push the tab to remove the battery.

Illustration showing how to push the tab to remove the battery.

4. Discard the battery insulator and fully charge the battery.

Illustration showing to remove the battery, discard the battery insulator and fully charge the battery.Illustration showing how to charge the battery along with a charging light indicator key.

5. Insert the battery and twist to close the battery cover to the locked position.

Illustration showing to insert the fully charged battery and twist counter clockwise to close the battery cover to the locked position.

6. Tighten the security screw on the battery cover.

NOTE: The security screw creates a seal to prevent damage from rain or humidity. Always tighten it when replacing the battery.

Illustration showing to tighten the screw to secure the battery cover.

7. Download the Ring Always Home app.

Illustration showing to download the Ring App on the mobile device.

8. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration to show a phone scanning a QR code on the device.

9. Choose a location.

Illustration of the three possible mounting locations, instructing to choose a location.

Flat Installation

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 install the Outdoor Cam 2K on a flat surface.

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.

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 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.

3. 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.

4. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.

Illustration showing to remove the security screw to detach the camera mount.

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

Illustration showing to remove the rubber cap on the back of the camera.

6. 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.

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

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

8. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing to rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

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.

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 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.

3. 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.

4. Unscrew to detach the camera mount.

Illustration showing to remove the security screw to detach the camera mount.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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 showing how to secure the camera to mounting plate by sliding until you feel a click.

8. Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing to Rotate your camera and tighten the security screw.

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