Ring Spotlight Cam Mount — User Manual

User manual for the Ring Spotlight Cam Mount — a wired security camera with built-in spotlight, motion detection, two-way talk, and siren, designed to extend security coverage around your entire property.

Overview

The Spotlight Cam lets you monitor your home, prevent crime, and protect your property from your phone, tablet, or PC. It mounts to a UL listed weatherproof electrical box and connects to standard household wiring (100-240VAC, 50/60Hz).

Safety Warnings

• Risk of electrical shock: disconnect power at the fuse or circuit breaker before installing. Verify supply voltage is correct.
• Always follow electrical code standards when installing wired connections. Outside North America, installation/wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician.
• Risk of fire: do not install near combustible or flammable surfaces.
• Do not connect this light fixture to a dimmer switch or timer.
• Spotlight Cam Mount must be installed on a UL listed weatherproof electrical box.

What's in the Box

• Screwdriver & Phillips bit
• Bag of screws & washers (4 for round box, 2 for rectangular)
• Wire nuts
• Hanging hook
• Round weatherproof box cover
• Rectangular weatherproof box covers (vertical & horizontal)
• Wiring harness and mounting nut
• Oversized weatherproof gaskets (optional)
• Security screw

Installation Steps

1. Shut off power at the breaker (consult a licensed electrician if unsure)
2. Remove your existing light fixture or camera, disconnect its wires, and remove any existing bracket
3. Feed the wires through the box cover and insert the Spotlight Cam into the cover; secure the wiring harness to the box cover with the provided nut
4. Use the hanging hook to hold the box cover in place while wiring
5. Connect the black (hot) and white (neutral) wires from the wiring harness to your electrical box's wires using the included wire nuts. The red wire is optional — connect only if controlling other lights (max 150W total)
6. Screw the box cover to the electrical box using the included screws, with a metal washer then a rubber washer on each screw
7. Insert the Spotlight Cam into the box cover and turn right to lock it in place
8. Add the security screw to lock the Spotlight Cam into the box cover
9. Turn power back on at the breaker — if the camera's lights turn on, installation is complete

Mounting Height & Motion Detection

Recommended mounting height is 9 feet, with the motion sensor parallel to the ground — this optimizes detection of human-sized objects up to 30 feet away. For wall mounts, face the mounting port downward; for ceiling mounts, face it in the direction you want the camera to see. Ensure the electrical box (including threaded plugs) is weatherproof — use sealant if necessary.

App Setup

1. Download the Ring app (search "Ring" in your app store, or visit ring.com/app)
2. Have your Wi-Fi password ready
3. In the app, select "Set Up Device," choose Spotlight Cam Mount, and follow the in-app instructions
4. After setup, tap Live View to see video from the camera

Features

• Manually switch lights on/off; adjust brightness in Light Settings
• Turn motion notifications on/off; customize detection in Motion Settings (up to 3 Motion Zones — at least one active zone is required to receive alerts)
• Trigger the siren to scare away intruders
• Live View — see, speak, and hear visitors; control siren and lights during live events
• Event History — log of all captured events; Device Health — diagnose problems, test Wi-Fi signal
• Two-way talk, Ring Neighborhoods sharing, and optional Ring Video Recording subscription to save and share event recordings

Advanced Installation Options

Alternate mounting angle: the included weatherproof box covers are designed to mount the camera pointing downward from an elevated position. To mount at a different angle, hold your chosen box cover in the desired orientation and follow the standard wiring-harness instructions.

Auxiliary light control: wire other lights (e.g. floodlights) to be triggered by the built-in motion detector — total connected load must not exceed 150 watts. Connected lights also turn on when manually enabling the Spotlight Cam's lights in the app.

Upgrading an existing floodlight: disconnect the wires to its motion sensor, unscrew and remove the sensor, and replace it with the included wiring harness. Ensure the lock-shaped symbols on the harness face up (wall mount) or toward you (eaves mount). For LED floodlights, connect the red wire from the Spotlight Cam to the black wire on the LED driver circuit, then white to white.

Troubleshooting

Support

Visit ring.com/help or call US 1-800-656-1918, Canada 1-855-300-7289, Mexico 52-55-8526-5445, or worldwide +1-310-929-7085.