Setting up your Ring Floodlight Cam in the Ring app

Step One - Download the Ring app

To download the Ring app:

• On your mobile device, go to the App Store (for iOS devices) or the Play Store (for Android devices).
• Search for “Ring.”
• Download and install the Ring app on your mobile device.

Or visit ring.com/app on your mobile device

Step Two - Create or log in to your account

If this is your first Ring product, you will be asked to set up an account.

To set up an account:

• Open the Ring app.
• Select “Create Account.”
• Follow the in-app instructions to create a new account.

If you already have another Ring device installed, simply open the Ring app.

Step Three - Tap “Set up a Device’

Tap “Set Up a Device” then select “Security Cams”

Step Four - Scan the QR code or MAC ID barcode on your Ring device

The QR code or MAC ID can be found on the back of your Floodlight Cam.

• Point the camera on your smartphone at the QR code or MAC ID barcode on your Floodlight Cam.
• This code can also be found on the product packaging or on the Quick Start Guide that came with your device.
• Center the code in the phone camera’s view at the top of the screen.
• Once the code is recognized, a green square (for QR code) or a green line (MAC ID barcode) will appear, and the setup will proceed to the next step.

Note: If you experience issues with scanning the QR code or MAC ID barcode, you can select “Set Up Without Scanning” and select “Floodlight Cam” to continue through the setup process.

Step Five - Specify your location

If this is your first time setting up a Ring device, you will receive a request from your phone informing you that the Ring app wishes to use your phone’s location services to pinpoint your location. Allowing the app to do so will assist with inputting your address.

Enter your address information into the app, then confirm it.

If you have established a location previously, you can select it from the list of your locations.

Note: Without a specific location, certain features of your Floodlight Cam will not work properly.

Click here to learn more about Ring devices and your address.

Step Six - Name your device

Select a specific name for your Floodlight Cam to distinguish it from other Ring devices on your account. You can choose one of the default names that are suggested, or you can enter your own by selecting “Custom…” at the bottom of the list.

Step Seven - Follow the physical installation steps in the Ring app

Follow the steps in the Ring app to physically install your Floodlight Cam.

Click here for more information on physically installing your Floodlight Cam.

Step Eight - Put uour Floodlight Cam into Setup Mode

Press and release the button on the top of your Floodlight Cam. When the light on the bottom of your Floodlight Cam is blinking white, tap Continue in your Ring app.

Step Nine - Connect to your Ring device

iOS: Tap Join when the Ring app asks to join the Ring wifi network.

Android: Your device should automatically connect to the Ring wifi network.

If your device does not automatically connect to the Ring wifi network, or if you chose to continue without scanning in step four, please follow the steps below:

• Press the home button on your phone to leave the Ring app.
• Navigate to the Settings app, then tap wifi.
• On Android, you may need to navigate to Connection then wifi.
• Select the Ring wifii network from the list of available networks. The network will appear as either:
• Ring- followed by the last six digits of the MAC ID.
• Ring Setup followed by the last two digits of the MAC ID.
• Once connected, close your Settings app and return to the Ring app.

Step Ten - Connect your Floodlight Cam to your Wifi

Be sure you have your wifi password ready.

• Select your wifi network.
• If you have more than one wifi network, select the network closest to where you have installed your Floodlight Cam.
• Enter your wifi password and press Continue.

Note: After connecting to your wifi network, your Floodlight Cam may update its internal software. While performing an update, the light on the bottom of your device will flash white. When the white light stops flashing, you can tap “Continue” in the Ring app and begin using your Floodlight Cam.

Step Eleven - Test your device

Once your Floodlight Cam has completed its update and setup, configure your Floodlight Cam’s motion zones, then open Live View to test your camera.