Placing a Ring Doorbell camera system at your home is a perfect way to increase security, identify who is at your doorstep from wherever you are, and even monitor for motion outside. Ring doorbells are wireless devices that can be installed by the user within a few minutes. Here is a detailed procedure on how to install a Ring doorbell camera at your home.
First, determine the location. Choose a location near the entrance of your house where you wish to place the Ring camera. This should be at a position whereby the screen is at the chest level of the user to have the best view of the screen. See to it that it is placed close to an existing doorbell wiring. If you don't have one, you will need to connect the device using battery only or directly through wire. Wireless ring doorbells rely on WiFi to stream video, so mount it near your wireless router's strong signal.
Secondly, get ready equipment and materials. To complete the project of installing the doorbell, one will require simple hand tools such as a drill with driver bits, screwdrivers, level, pencil, tape measure, safety goggles, and gloves. To install your Ring doorbell camera, you will also require the included mounting bracket, screws, anchors, wire nuts, and installation manual. Make sure the install site has a good signal strength of the internet connection as the system works based on WiFi network connections.
Then, turn off the power. When replacing the old doorbell with the Ring device, there should be no electricity supply to avoid any shocks during the process. Turn off the power to the doorbell completely by flipping the right circuit breaker in the breaker box of your home. Always use a non-contact circuit tester to ensure that they check if the power is off without touching the live wire. If there is no wiring available in the house, then it is not necessary to go with this step.
Now, remove the old doorbell. If there is currently a wired doorbell, then remove the cover plate & take out the old doorbell from the wall bracket using a screwdriver. Remove the low-voltage wires from the terminals that are being connected to the high-voltage wires. You probably will not have to remove the mounting bracket. Make sure that you have 8-24 volts getting into your existing circuit. Ring devices require that minimum to function adequately if wired.
Next, install the mounting bracket. Place the bracket that is provided when buying the Ring doorbell camera in a way that leaves some space for wiring to come out from the wall. Level properly and mark the hole locations lightly with a pencil before boring them with a drill. Attach the wall anchors, which are supplied alongside the bracket, and then screw the bracket to the wall using long screws that are threaded gently with the drill driver bit.
Then, connect wires. When installing the Ring doorbell, run house wires from bracket to device, and use wires with similar colors if you are replacing an old doorbell. Screw the copper wires tightly using the needle nose pliers and then compact them using the supplied wire nuts. Tie connections with electrical tape to also shield against moisture & to avoid shorting out. Tuck the wires back into the wall outlet box neatly as you plug the device into the bracket until you hear a click.
Now, add power. If hard-wired, then turn the breaker on. If battery-powered, replace the battery case with a fully charged battery by unscrewing a small nut at the base, sliding the pack into the case, and screwing the nut back in place. The first step is the removal of the plastic film covering the face of the device. The blue light means the battery is making proper contact. A white light or an absence of any light at all indicates poor connectivity.
Subsequently, download the application and sign up for an account. Install The Ring App on your smartphone or tablet from the Apple Store or Google Store. Start the application and choose the option Create Account. Type your name, email, and password. Always read all terms and conditions before agreeing to them. This registers your device.
Then, connect to WiFi. When you first launch the app, choose Set up a Device and continue with the on-screen instructions that connect your doorbell cam to home WiFi. Please input your WiFi details so Ring can connect with your network and the mobile phone. It also navigates through setting up motion sensors and linking Ring Chimes, too.
Last but not least, perform the final stage of mounting and setting up the device properly. The user is prompted by an in-app tutorial to firmly secure the Ring Video Doorbell using security screws, which require the included screwdriver bit tool. Gently remove the protective cover film from the outer lens and the button. If necessary, fine-tune the final options such as motion zones in the Ring app, and include the authorized occupants of your home. Look at this your brand new Ring security camera is now protecting your front door! Change motion detection sensitivity and set up the alert according to your home's requirements for better security.
The use of Ring doorbell cameras makes it easier to monitor who is at the door without having to be right there, thus making home entry safer and easier. By adhering to the guidelines outlined herein, the user will have the Ring device in proper working order immediately after activation. To seek further assistance with a newly installed smart security camera, use the Ring application and the Ring website. A Ring doorbell camera gives an eye to the outer part of your home from phones and tablets with assurance.
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