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Installing Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Safety and compliance information for Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen)

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Hardware included

Illustration of the included installation hardware of a screw and a wall anchor labeled part A.

Tools included

Included Removal tool

Tools needed

Illustration to show a Phillips head screwdriver

Phillips-head screwdriver

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

Drill with a 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. Fully charge battery with a USB-C cable (not included).
Illustration showing how to attach the USB-c power cable to charge the device.

3. Download the Ring app.

Ring logo with downward arrow in black outline

4. Scan the QR code on your device.

Illustration showing where to scan the QR code for device setup of the Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd gen).

Installation without an existing chime

  1. Choose a location for your doorbell.
Illustration to show a doorbell installed next to a door at a height of 1.2 metres or 4 feet.

2. Use the mounting bracket as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall.

Illustration showing to use the mounting bracket as a guide to mark the screw holes onto the wall for installation.

3. Install the mounting bracket directly onto the mounting surface with the included screws.

Illustration showing to mount the bracket to the wall using the holes traced and included hardware for installation.

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

Illustration of how to install the Glass Break Sensor on brick or stucco.

4. Mount your doorbell by hooking it over the bracket.

Illustration showing to mount the doorbell by hooking it over the bracket.

5. Press until you hear a click to secure.

Illustration showing to secure the doorbell to the bracket by pressing until you hear a click.

Installation with an existing chime

1. Shut off power at the breaker.

Illustration showing to shut off power at the breaker prior to installation.

NOTE: If you are unsure which breaker to flip, turn off the master breaker or contact an electrician.

Warning markCAUTION! You’ll be working with electrical wires during the install process. If you encounter damaged or unsafe wiring, or if you are unsure, uncomfortable, or inexperienced, please consult with a licensed electrician. Do not wire your Ring Doorbell to a DC-powered intercom system.

2. Locate your existing doorbell and remove, if necessary.

Illustration to show existing doorbell on the front of the house.

3. Use the mounting bracket as a guide to mark screw holes on the wall.

Illustration showing to use the mounting bracket as a template to mark screw holes on the mounting surface.

4. Install the mounting bracket directly over the doorbell wiring with the included screws.

Illustration showing to install the mounting bracket directly over the doorbell wiring with the included screws.

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

Illustration of how to install the Glass Break Sensor on brick or stucco.

5. Connect the doorbell wiring to your doorbell’s wire terminals.

Illustration showing to connect the existing doorbells wiring to the Battery Doorbell (2nd gen).

6. Mount your doorbell by hooking it over the bracket.

Illustration showing to mount the Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) by hooking it over the bracket with the existing doorbell wires are attached.

7. Press until you hear a click to secure.

Illustration showing to secure the doorbell to the bracket by pressing until you hear a click.

8. Restore power at the breaker.

Simple line drawing of a circuit breaker with power on

Charging your doorbell

1. If your doorbell is connected to an existing chime, shut off power at the breaker.

Illustration showing to shut off power at the breaker prior to installation.

NOTE: If you are unsure which breaker to flip, turn off the master breaker or contact a licensed electrician.

2. Insert removal tool to release your doorbell from its bracket.

Illustration showing how to insert the removal tool to release the doorbell from the bracket.

3. Disconnect any wiring connected to the doorbell.

Illustration showing to remove the existing doorbells wiring if connected.

4. Fully charge your doorbell using a USB-C cable (not included).

Illustration showing how to attach the USB-c power cable to charge the device.

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