Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Plus installed on the exterior of a modern home with the floodlights illuminated.

Installing Floodlight Cam 4K Plus

Safety and compliance information for Floodlight Cam 4K Plus.

Download the user manual for Floodlight Cam 4K Plus.

Hardware included

Included installation hardware for the Floodlight Cam 4K Plus.
  • Mounting bracket
  • Mounting plate
  • Screws (Bags A through F)
  • Wire nuts
  • Hex nuts and hex nut caps
  • Screwdriver

Tools needed

Ring Floodlight Camera 4K Plus installation screwdriver.
  • Screwdriver

Safety warnings

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power at the fuse or circuit breaker before installing.

CAUTION: Risk of fire. Do not install near combustible or flammable surfaces.

NOTE: Your Floodlight Cam must be installed on a 4-inch round UL-listed weatherproof electrical box.

This manual is for informational purposes only. Working with electricity can be dangerous unless proper safety precautions are taken. If you are not comfortable or are inexperienced with the processes and tools described in this manual, we recommend that you hire a licensed electrician.

Setting up in the Ring app

  1. Download the Ring Always Home app.
    Illustration showing Ring app downloading on phone.
  2. Scan the QR code on your device.
    Illustration showing a phone scanning a QR code.
  3. Shut off power at the breaker.
    Illustration showing turning power off at breaker box.
    NOTE:
    If you are unsure which breaker to flip, turn off the master breaker or contact a licensed electrician.
  4. Verify that the supply voltage is correct. Connect the fixture to a 100 to 240 VAC 50/60Hz power source. Do not connect this light fixture to a dimmer switch or timer.

Wall installation

  1. Remove your existing floodlight from the junction box, including any existing metal bracket, and disconnect the wires.
    NOTE:
    If you do not have an existing junction box, contact a licensed electrician.
    Illustration showing removal of old camera from junction box and disconnecting wires.
  2. Choose the screws that fit your junction box:
    • Bag A:
      For standard junction boxes
      Illustration of small bag labeled with the letter A.
    • Bag B & C:
      For recessed junction boxes
      Illustration of small bags labeled with the letters B and C.
    • Bag D, E & F:
      For older junction boxes
      Illustration of small bags labeled with the letters D, E and F.
  3. Align the mounting bracket with the junction box, ensuring FRONT faces outward, and attach using the included screws.
    Illustration showing to align the mounting bracket with the junction box.
  4. Remove the mounting plate from the back of your camera fixture.
    Illustration showing the mounting plate being removed from the back of the Floodlight Cam 4K Plus.
  5. Align the mounting plate over the metal mounting bracket with the UP arrow pointing up.
    Illustration showing how to align the mounting plate over the metal mounting bracket.
  6. Feed the wires over the metal mounting bracket, through the mounting plate, and attach with the included screw.
    Illustration showing how to feed the wires over the metal mounting bracket.
  7. Use the nylon strap on the back of your camera fixture to hook it onto the mounting plate.
    NOTE:
    Ensure the buckle and hook are secure before releasing.
    Illustration showing how to use the nylon strap on the back of your camera fixture to hook it onto the mounting plate.
  8. Remove the precut wire sleeve to expose the wire end and use the included wire nuts to connect the green (ground), white (neutral), and black (hot) wires to the matching wires coming from your camera fixture.
    NOTE:
    Gently tug on the wires to ensure they are securely connected. Properly ground the fixture. Always follow code standards when installing wired connections.
    Illustration showing connecting wires and grounding device.
  9. Gently tuck the wires into the junction box, then align the holes on your camera fixture with the threaded posts on the mounting plate and attach using the included hex nuts.
    Illustration showing to tuck the wires into the junction box, attach the camera to the bracket and secure with hex nuts.
  10. Rotate the lights out of the way, then rotate your camera clockwise.
    Illustration showing how to rotate the lights upwards and rotate the camera downward.
  11. Remove the shank from the included screwdriver and use the handle to tighten the hex nuts. Then, cover with the included hex nut caps.
    Illustration showing to tighten hex nuts and attach the covers over the hext nuts.
  12. Apply a weatherproof silicone caulk or sealant around the perimeter of the lighting fixture to seal any gaps between the lighting fixture and the mounting surface.
    Illustration showing application of caulk around perimter of light fixture to seal gaps.
  13. Restore power at the breaker.
    Illustration of breaker box with power being turned on.

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