Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Wired mounted on an exterior wall.

Installing Spotlight Cam Plus and Pro

Learn how to install your Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro battery, battery with solar, or plug-in.

Installation manuals for Spotlight Cam Plus and Pro

View the manual for Spotlight Cam Plus Battery. View the manual for Spotlight Cam Plus Plug-In. View the manual for Spotlight Cam Pro Battery. View the manual for Spotlight Cam Pro Plug-In.

Hardware included

  • Mounting screws
  • Mounting anchors
  • Security screw
  • Cable Clips (Plug-in and Solar)
Illustration of included installation hardware.

Tools required

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Drill with 6mm drill bit (optional)

Installing your camera with hardwiring or Dual Power mode


Step 1: For battery or solar devices, charge the battery

1. Twist the battery compartment counterclockwise to unlock and remove the cover.

Animation showing how to remove the battery from a Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro.

2. Remove and charge the battery. Connect the charging cable to the battery's charging port. While charging, your battery displays two colored lights, a solid green and an amber light. Charge the battery until only the green light remains lit. Learn more about charging the battery on your security camera.

A hand holding a Quick Release Battery Pack and a micro USB cable in front of the charging port. A red and green rectangle and green rectangle indicating battery status.

3. Slide the battery back into the camera until it clicks into place.

Illustration showing how to insert the battery into the Spotlight Cam Pro or Plus.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover and twist clockwise to lock it. Then, tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing to twist the battery compartment cover clockwise to lock it and tighten the security screw.


Step 2: Complete setup in the Ring app

  1. Bring the camera close to your wifi source. If setting up Spotlight Cam Plug-In, temporarily plug it in near your router.


Step 3: Select a location for your device

We recommend mounting your camera 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) from the ground for optimal motion detection. Learn more about positioning your camera for optimal performance.

Illustration of Spotlight Cam mounted 9 feet from the ground with a line showing the bottom bulb parallel to the ground and a person walking within 30 feet.

Step 4: Choose your mounting plate orientation

Your camera can be mounted on a wall, eave, or overhang using the adjustable mounting plate. Keep the rubber seal on the base to make sure it stays securely fastened.

If installing on a wall:

Your camera comes ready to mount, with the ball joint pointing down. No adjustments are needed.

Illustration showing the Spotlight Cam Pro or Plus being installed on a wall with the ball joint facing down.

If installing on an eave or overhang:

  1. Remove the battery cover by twisting it counter-clockwise.
  2. Insert the ball joint plate with the ball joint pointing up.
Illustration of camera installation showing two views, one mounted on an overhang and the reverse angle with ball joint plate inserted in the back.


Step 5: Remove the mounting plate from the camera mount

Slide the mounting plate down, and gently pull it away from the camera mount.

Illustration showing Stickup Cam mounting plate with blue arrow pointing down and away from the camera base to show removal.


Step 6: Install the mounting plate

WARNING! Only use the included mounting screws when securing the mounting plate.

CAUTION! DO NOT drill into your home’s electrical wiring.

Choosing mounting plate direction

  • If installing on a wall:
    Place the plate with the UP arrow pointing up.
  • If installing on an eave or overhang:
    Place the plate with the UP arrow pointing toward the area you wish to view.
Illustration of the front view of a camera mounting plate showing installation holes and the word "up" with an upward pointing arrow to indicate the correct position.

Fastening the screws

If installing on a wood surface: Screw the plate directly into the wall.

Illustration of inserting screws to install on a wood surface.

If installing on a masonry (concrete, brick, or stucco) surface:

  1. Mark four screw holes using the plate as a guide.
  2. Drill pilot holes using a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit.
  3. Insert the included wall anchors, then drive the four mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
Illustration of drilling the holes to mount on a masonry (concrete, brick, or stucco) surface.


Step 7: Attach the camera mount to the mounting plate

Slide the camera mount down onto the mounting plate, then tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing Spotlight Cam base next to mounting plate, slightly above it, with blue arrow pointing in and down showing direction for mounting.

Illustration with arrow pointing to the security screw on the mounting plate to secure it during installation.


Step 8: Tighten the battery compartment security screw

Tighten the security screw on the bottom of your camera to secure the battery compartment, even if you are not using a battery.

Illustration of the bottom of the Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro and a blue arrow pointing to the hole on the battery compartment, showing where the screw gets inserted and tightened.


Step 9: Connect any external power sources

You can use a Solar Panel, Hardwiring Kit, or Plug-In Adapter to power your device.

Illustration showing where to connect the USB-C power adapter, solar panel, or hardwiring kit to the Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro.


Step 10: Secure any cables and adapters

Use provided cable clips to secure any cables to your wall. Use a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit to pre-drill holes in the wall and insert the provided anchors first if installing on a masonry surface, like stucco or brick.

Illustration of a cable connected to a wall using a cable clip, showing how to secure the power cable from the Plug-In adapter. or any other power cords.

If using a plug-in adapter, you can secure the power adapter to the wall with the included mounting screws.

Illustration of the power adapter with screws next to each of the 4 holes and blue dotted lines showing how to secure the adapter.


Step 11: Attach the Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro to the mount

Loosen the metal collar on the camera mount using a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included). Push the ball joint into the socket until it snaps into place.

Illustration showing how to attach the Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro to the mount.


Step 12: Adjust the camera angle

You can rotate the camera to adjust the field of view.

  1. Remove the protective film from the device to allow motion detection and proper view.
  2. Use the Live View feature in the Ring app to make sure the camera is monitoring the desired area. Rotate the camera to adjust the view accordingly.
  3. Insert and tighten the screw on the metal collar to fix the Spotlight Cam Plus or Pro at your preferred angle.
Illustration of the camera mounted with an arrow pointing to the the screw on the metal collar. The screw must be tightened to secure the camera position.

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