Ring Indoor Cam plugged in sitting on a table.

Installing your Indoor Cam (1st Gen)

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Set up and install your Indoor Cam with this step-by-step guide or view the installation guide video.

Note that you should set up your Indoor Cam in the Ring app before physically installing it.

Learn how to set up your Indoor Cam in the Ring app.

1. Set up your Indoor Cam

Download the Ring app

The Ring app walks you through setting up and managing your Indoor Cam. Search for “Ring” in one of these app stores, or visit: ring.com/app.

Power it up: First, plug the included power cable into the back of your Indoor Cam. Then plug the power supply into a socket. 

Hand plugging cable into the back of the Indoor Cam

Set up your Indoor Cam in the Ring app: In the Ring app, select Set Up a Device. When prompted, select Security Cams and follow the in-app instructions. 

Try it out: After setup, tap the Live View button in the Ring app to see live video from your Indoor Cam.

Blue light flashing? If the light on the front of your Indoor Cam is flashing after setup, it’s updating its software. Do not unplug your Indoor Cam while the light is flashing!

2. Install your Indoor Cam 

Choose a location

Indoor Cam is happy just about anywhere inside. It comes ready to sit on a flat surface like a table or shelf, but can also be mounted to a wall.

Choose a spot where it can provide the view you want, within reach of a power socket.

Indoor Cam shown in table and wall mounting positions.

How to use Indoor Cam on a table or shelf:

Place it at your chosen location, then plug it in. Your Indoor Cam is now ready to protect you. Once you’re done, check out the live video in the Ring app to make sure you have the view you want.

How to install Indoor Cam on a wall:

Remove the base

Unscrew it using a standard Phillips-head screwdriver (not included).

Illustration of an Indoor Cam (1st Generation) laid horizontally. Hand using Phillips screwdriver to remove screw from the base, detaching stand from the body.

Re-attach the base

Screw it into the back of your Indoor Cam with the “UP” arrow on the bracket pointing upwards.

Diagram with blue arrow that points from the wall mount to the Indoor Cam

Remove the mounting bracket

Slide it down. It’ll come right off the base.

Illustration of Indoor Cam (1st Generation) rear view with blue arrow showing downward sliding motion to detach mounting bracket from camera.

Drive the screws

Hold the plate against your wall, making sure the “UP” arrow is pointing up, and mount it with the included screws.

Line drawing of hand with screwdriver to tighten the screws for the mounting bracket.

Mount your Cam

Guide the grooves in the base onto the hooks on the bracket. Slide Indoor Cam down to secure it to the wall.

Diagram of Indoor Cam (1st Generation) installation, blue arrows indicating how camera base grooves align and lock onto wall-mounted bracket hooks.

Plug it in

Once secure, plug the power cord into your Indoor Cam, then plug the adapter into a power socket. 

Adjust the view

Now check out the live video in the Ring app to make sure you have the view you want. Indoor Cam rotates on its base, so adjust the view as needed.

Illustration of Indoor Cam (1st Generation) with blue curved arrow demonstrating vertical tilt movement and adjustable viewing angles.

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