Controlling the Lights on the Spotlight Cam
All of the light functions and motions settings for your Spotlight Cam security camera are available in the Ring app.
To Access Your Light Settings
- Open your Ring app.
- Tap the three lines on the top left.
- TapDevices
- Tap the Spotlight Cam that you want to adjust.
- TapDevice Schedule
- If you do not see aDevice Scheduletile,
- TapLight Schedules
- Follow the prompts in the Ring app to customize your light schedules.
Note: You cannot adjust the brightness of the lights on the Spotlight Cam.
Ring Spotlight Cam has a light schedule feature available. The feature allows you to keep your lights off, even if motion is detected. Read our article on how to use security camera light schedules here.
Motion Settings
- Open the Ring app.
- Tap the three lines on the top left of theDashboard.
- TapDevices.
- Tap the Spotlight Cam that you want to adjust.
- TapMotion Settings.
- From the Motion Settings screen:
- AdjustMotion Sensitivityto adjust the range of motion.
- UseSmart Alertsto set alerts forPersonorOther Motion.
- UseAdvanced Settingsto customize motion detection and reduce unwanted alerts.
Will the lights on my Spotlight Cam turn on every time it detects motion?
As a default setting, the lights on the Spotlight Cam will only turn on for Motion Events when it's dark. If it's dark outside and your lights aren't turning on you can adjust your motion sensitivity for triggering the lights.
Tap here for more information and Pro Tips on using Motion Zones with your Spotlight Cam.