Setting up your Ring Smart Lighting Bridge in the Ring app is simple. Simply scroll down for a step-by-step guide.
Before you begin:
- If there is an update available for your Ring app, please update it before you begin. Remind any shared users to update their app too. Updating the app ensures that everyone on your account will be able to see this new device. If you need to find out how to update your Ring app, click here.
- Be sure to install and set up your Bridge before installing and setting up your Smart Lights. You will need to have a Ring Bridge installed and set up in order to connect your Smart Lights to the Ring app and the rest of your Ring devices.
If you are interested in general information about Ring Smart Lighting, click here.
Step One - Select Set Up a DeviceOpen the side menu by tapping the three parallel lines in the upper left-hand corner of the Ring app.
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Step Two - Scan the QR Code on Your Device
If your mobile device is not scanning the QR code, you can select “Set Up Without Scanning” to continue through the setup process. |
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Step Three - Choose a Good Location for Your BridgeBe sure to choose an area with strong wifi. For the best wireless range, place your Bridge near the area you plan to place your Smart Lighting, ideally by a window. |
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Step Four - Plug in Your Ring BridgeConnect your Ring Bridge to a power outlet with the provided power supply. |
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Step Five - Wait for Your Bridge to Enter Setup ModeAfter powering on, the blue and green lights on the front of your Bridge will flash together for about one minute. When only the blue light on the front of your Bridge is flashing, tap “The Light is Flashing” in your Ring app to continue to the next step. If the light on the front of your Bridge does not start flashing blue, press the setup button on the side of your Bridge for at least five seconds, then release. You will need to use a paper clip or other pointed object to reach the setup button. |
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Step Six - Connect to your Ring BridgeiOS: 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 two, please follow the steps below:
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Step Seven - Connect Your Ring Bridge to Your WifiiBe sure you have your correct wifi password ready.
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Step Eight - Set Up Your Ring Smart LightingNow that your Ring Bridge has been set up, you can set up your Ring Smart Lights. To get started, tap “Add a Light” in your Ring app and select the device you would like to install. For a step-by-step guide, select the device from the list. |
Click here to set up your Motion Sensor. Click here to set up your Pathlight. Click here to set up your Steplight. Click here to set up your Spotlight. Click here to set up your Floodlight Wired. |