Ring Spotlight Camera (2nd Gen) being mounted on the exterior siding of a modern home.

Installing Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) PoE

Install Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) PoE by following these steps.

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Hardware included

Illustration to show hardware included with Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) PoE

Tools needed

Illustration of a cross point screwdriver needed for installation.

Phillips-head screwdriver

Illustration of caulk gun.

Caulk gun

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

Drill with a 6 mm (1/4 in) masonry bit (optional)

1. Remove the protective wrap.

Illustration indicating to remove the protective wrap from the Ring Camera.

2. Download the Ring app.

3. Scan the QR code on your device.

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

4. Choose a location.

NOTE: Before installation, ensure your Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector capable of PoE+ is active and connected to a functioning Category 5 or above Ethernet cable.

Illustration to show Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) installed on a ceiling and a wall.

Junction box installation

1. Use a coin to unscrew a cap from the side or back of the junction box for the Ethernet cable, depending on where the Ethernet cable enters the junction box.

Illustration to show unscrewing the cap from the side or back of the junction box.

2. Install the included junction box on the wall or ceiling with the included screws.

Illustration to show installation of the junction box with the included screws, labelled C and D.

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

Illustration to show the use of wall anchors and/or screws when installing on masonry vs wood.

3. Cover the screw holes with the included rubber caps.

Illustration to show junction box screw hole covered with rubber caps labelled E.

4. Disassemble the cable gland by unscrewing the cap from the body.

NOTE: If the Ethernet cable is entering the junction box through the back, you do not need to attach the cable gland.

Illustration to show unscrewing the cap of the cable gland from the body.

5. Thread the Ethernet cable through the cable gland, wrapping the O-ring around the cable, and screw tightly until there is a secure seal.

NOTE: If installing the junction box directly over your PoE switch, you do not need to attach the cable gland.

Illustration to show threading the Ethernet cable through the cable gland, wrapping the O-ring around the cable, and screwing tightly.

6. Insert the Ethernet cable through the knockout, ensuring the cable gland is snug.

Illustration to show inserting the Ethernet cable through the knockout in the junction box.

7. Plug the Ethernet cable into the adapter.

Illustration showing how to plug the Ethernet cable into the adapter.

8. Plug the USB-C cable within the junction box cover mount into the adapter, ensuring it is fully inserted.

Illustration to show plugging the USB-C cable within the junction box cover into the adapter.

9. Slot the adapter into the center of the junction box.

Illustration showing the adapter being slotted into the center of the junction box.

10. Attach the metal crossbar with the screws included with your adapter, starting with the closed screw hole.

Illustration to show position of the metal crossbar in the junction box, and how to secure it using a screwdriver and screws labelled A.

11. Close the junction box with the cover mount.

Illustration to show closure of the junction box by placing the cover mount over it.

12. Tighten the center screw to secure the junction box cover mount in place.

Illustration to show tightening the center screw of the junction box to secure the junction box cover mount.

13. Cover the center screw hole with the included rubber cap.

Illustration to show placing the rubber cap (B) into the center screw hole.

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

Illustration showing the removal of the middle rubber cap from the back of the camera.

15. Tighten the included hex joint onto the back of your camera, ensuring the UP indicator is pointing up.

Illustration to show tightening the included hex joint onto the back of your camera, with the UP indicator pointing up.

16. Plug the USB-C cable on the junction box cover mount into your camera, ensuring it is fully inserted.

Illustration to show the camera being plugged into the USB-C cable on the junction box cover mount.

17. Align the hex joint with the junction box cover mount and insert.

Illustration to show the alignment of the hex joint on the camera with the junction box cover before inserting it into the junction box cover.

18. Turn until your camera locks in place.

Illustration to show turning the camera until it locks into place.

19. Tighten the security screw.

Illustration to show tightening the security screw with a screw driver.

20. Install your camera’s decorative cover by sliding until you hear a click to secure.

Illustration to show the installation of the decorative cover, by sliding it over the joint.

21. Adjust your camera’s position, if necessary.

Illustration to show the adjustment of the camera position by rotating it horizontally or vertically.

22. Apply proper silicone or caulk around the junction box knockouts, between the junction box and junction box cover mount, and between the junction box and mounting surface to seal any gaps.

Illustration to show application of caulk in and around the junction box to seal any gaps.

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