Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) with Privacy Cover installed in the interior of a home.

Installing Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)

Use this step-by-step process to install your Indoor Cam (2nd Gen).

Download/view the manual (US English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish).

Quick Start

1. Download and open the Ring app.

2. Select Set Up a Device.

3. Scan QR code with the Ring app.

Hardware included

Illustration of a screw from the installation hardware.

Tools needed

Illustration of a cross point screwdriver needed for installation.

Choose a location.

Ring Indoor camera Second generation with privacy cover closed.Ring Indoor Camera second generation mounted on a wall.

Warning: Ring Indoor Cam and its accessories are for indoor use only. Don’t expose your device to steam, extreme heat or cold. For example, do not install your device near any heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat. Use your device in a location where temperatures remain within the device’s operating temperature range set forth in this guide. Your device may get warm during normal use. To reduce the effect of the warming, place your device on a heat resistant surface.

Plug in the power cable.

Illustration showing the USB-C power cable and the plug receptor on the back of the device.

Warning: Use only accessories supplied with your device, or specifically marketed for use with your device. Use of third-party accessories may impact your device’s performance. In limited circumstances, use of third-party accessories may cause damage to your device or the third-party accessory. Read all safety instructions for any accessories before using with your device.

When this device is plugged into an electrical socket-outlet, unplugging this device will disconnect it from the AC mains supply. Only plug this device into an easily accessible socket-outlet. Devices with a power cord must be located near the socket-outlet.

Your device does not have an on/off button. If you wish to stop power from flowing into your device, unplug the power cord. Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.

If the adapter or cable appears damaged, discontinue use immediately.

Flat installation:

Illustration showing the Indoor Cam being set onto a flat surface for use.

Wall and ceiling installation:

Slide down to unlock and remove the mounting plate.

Illustration showing press the release tab on the mounting plate and slide the Indoor Cam off to dismount.

Install the mounting plate.

Illustration of the Ring Indoor Cam Mounting Plate with a screw driver and screw for installation.

Slide Indoor Cam onto mounting plate.

Illustration showing to slide Indoor Cam onto the mounting plate.

Adjust the camera angle.

Illustration showing all of the positioning adjustments available for the Indoor Cam second gen.

Using the privacy cover.

Illustration of how to use the privacy cover on the Ring Indoor Camera second gen.

Removing the privacy cover.

Illustration of Ring Indoor Camera second generation privacy cover removal.

Attaching the privacy cover.

Ring Indoor Camera second generation with privacy cover attached.

Last updated 11 months ago