Installing Spotlight Cam Pro, Solar

This article outlines the step-by-step process to install your Spotlight Cam Pro, Solar.

Quick Start

Download and open the
Ring app.
Select
Set Up a Device
.
Scan QR code with the
Ring app
.

Hardware included

Mounting screws
Mounting anchors

Tools needed

Phillips-head screwdriver
Drill (optional)

Note: Remove protective film from device. This ensures your device works properly.

Remove the battery.

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

Then, remove the battery and discard the orange battery insulator.

Charge the battery.

Plug it into a power source using the provided USB cable. Once the battery’s fully charged, only one light on top will glow green.

Illustration showing the Rechargeable Battery Pack and the charging cable with an arrow pointing to the Micro USB plug insert port.

Re-insert the battery.

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

Illustration showing how to insert the Battery Pack into the Camera until it clicks.

Twist the battery compartment cover clockwise to lock it and tighten the security screw.

Choose a location with the view you want.

Your camera can be mounted on an outdoor wall, eave, or overhang.

If installing on a wall...

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

Illustration showing the Camera mounted with the ball joint pointing down, no adjustments are needed.

If installing on an eave or overhang...

Remove the battery compartment cover by twisting it counterclockwise and insert the ball joint plate with the ball joint pointing up.

Illustration showing the Camera mounted on an eave or overhang with the ball joint pointing up for appropriate positioning.

Remove the mounting plate.

Slide it down to remove it from the camera mount.

Install the mounting plate.

For wall installation, the UP arrow should point up. For an eave or overhang, the arrow should point toward the area you want to monitor for motion.

If installing on a wood surface, screw the plate directly into the wall.

If installing on a masonry surface, mark four screw holes using the plate as a guide.

Drill pilot holes using a 1/4” (6mm) drill bit. Insert the included wall anchors, then drive the four mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.

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

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

Attach the camera mount.

Slide it onto the mounting plate.

Illustration showing how to reattach the camera by sliding it onto the mounting plate.

Then, tighten the security screw.

Illustration showing to tighten the security screw to secure the mounting plate to the mount.

Attach your camera to the camera mount.

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

Illustration of how to attach the Camera to the mount by loosening the metal collar on the bracket using screwdriver then push the ball joint into the socket until it snaps into place.

Adjust the camera angle.

Rotate the camera to focus on the area of your choice. Look at Live View in the Ring app to make sure it’s positioned at your desired angle.

Tighten the security screw.

Then, tighten the screw on the metal collar to secure the camera position.

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.

How to Install your Solar Panel

Choose an install location with the most direct sunlight.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel towards the south. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your Solar Panel towards the north.

Make sure there is nothing blocking sunlight from your Solar Panel.

Hardware included