A:AnswerHello Mcb25,
Great question! The Spotlight Camera Wire-free is a cordless, battery powered home security solution. Here is a helpful step by step article that walks you through the physical installation process: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003340986-Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Battery-Installation.
For any additional installation questions or set up concerns, please feel free to reach out on our community forum at https://community.ring.com/.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Savvyneighbor,
Yes, the mount can be swiveled to allow a better field of view of the camera during installation. Here is a step-by-step guide to installing the Spotlight Camera: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003340986-Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Battery-Installation.
For any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out on our community forum at https://community.ring.com/.
Thanks,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello,
As long as the previous owner has properly removed the devices you purchased from their Ring app and released ownership of the devices, you will be able to set them up in your Ring app on your own account. Here is the step-by-step process for doing so: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039123791-Setting-Up-Your-Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Battery-In-Your-Ring-App.
For any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out on our community forum at https://community.ring.com/.
Thanks,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerThe item can stay outside but you may experience a quick drain on the battery and interrupted service if it is wireless. If a wired doorbell, it may ring if the temperature get really cold.
A:AnswerYes, , for 30 days after purchase you can do that. Once the free 30 days are up you must purchase a protection plan! There are two options for plans and you can decide which one best meets you needs.
A:AnswerHello monte1,
Great question! The range of the cameras is dependent on the signal of your home wifi network equipment. Getting a wireless signal from the transmitter to the receiver can be like trying to talk to a friend at a rock concert. A variety of environmental factors may keep you from getting to clarity. RSSI stands for Received Signal Strength Indicator. The RSSI measurement is all the factors that are hurting your signal at the receiving point. While RSSI is measured on a scale of 0 to -99, there won't ever just be one cause that is the culprit for a low RSSI rating. You'll have to be a bit of a detective, tracing the wifi paths in your house and experimenting with possible sources of interference. Some larger homes with thick walls and floors may benefit from using a wired access point via ethernet or Ring Chime Pro to boost the signal.
Here are two helpful articles to review to understand how to get the best signal to your Ring devices:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020044511-How-to-Make-Wifi-Work-For-You
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217271526-Understanding-RSSI-Values-and-Wireless-Signal-Strength
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello RingInterested,
Great question! The range of the Spotlight Cameras is dependent on the signal of your home wifi network equipment. Getting a wireless signal from the transmitter to the receiver can be like trying to talk to a friend at a rock concert. A variety of environmental factors may keep you from getting to clarity. RSSI stands for Received Signal Strength Indicator. The RSSI measurement is all the factors that are hurting your signal at the receiving point.
While RSSI is measured on a scale of 0 to -99, there won't ever just be one cause that is the culprit for a low RSSI rating. Some larger homes with thick walls and floors may benefit from using a wired access point via ethernet or Ring Chime Pro to boost the signal.
Here are two helpful articles to review to understand how to get the best signal to your Ring devices:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020044511-How-to-Make-Wifi-Work-For-You
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217271526-Understanding-RSSI-Values-and-Wireless-Signal-Strength
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerI have this camera install on the South Gate of our Estate in a valley with high win gusts and the screws that were provided holds up perfectly fine.
A:AnswerHello AnneRG,
Great question! The Ring Spotlight Camera's battery version recording clip length is customizable. The clip length options range from 15 seconds to 120 seconds.
To adjust the video recording controls, follow these instructions:
Login to the Ring App
Tap on the three lines on the top left of the Dashboard screen.
Tap on Devices.
Tap on the device you wish to adjust.
Tap Device Settings.
Tap Video Recording Length.
Tap Max Recording Length.
When the list appears you can select:
15 seconds
20 seconds
25 seconds
30 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
120 seconds
Here is a helpful article to review as well: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040293791-Adjust-the-Video-Recording-Length-on-Your-Battery-Powered-Devices
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Debbie,
Great question! Yes, you can purchase this item alone, and it will work for you. The Ring Spotlight Cam is a High Definition (HD) camera with spotlights designed to be mounted anyplace you need some extra security, like your garage. It is compatible with 802.11 b/g/n wifi networks operating on 2.4 gHz frequencies. For best streaming performance, we recommend 2 Mbps upload and download speeds, though the video will function at lower speeds.
Here is more information on the different Ring Spotlight Camera models and their capabilities:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003802183-Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Information
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Regards,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Bama,
Great question! The range of the cameras is dependent on the signal strength of your home wifi network equipment. A variety of environmental factors may keep you from getting to clarity. Walls, floors, furniture, and appliances all block wifi signals. Even with the best wifi router and minimal obstructions, wifi signals get weaker as they travel. If your router is far away from your Ring products, consider moving it closer, or add a Ring Chime Pro or a mesh networking system to extend your wifi network. If many devices are connected to your wifi network (such as phones, computers, or TVs), they may slow your connection enough to affect your Ring products. To free up your wifi network, disconnect devices you seldom use, and connect heavy-use devices using Ethernet, when available.
Here are two helpful articles to review to understand how to get the best signal to your Ring devices:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020044511-How-to-Make-Wifi-Work-For-You
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/217271526-Understanding-RSSI-Values-and-Wireless-Signal-Strength
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Wado66,
Good question! A Ring Alarm Base Station is not needed for the Spotlight Camera device to function. The Alarm Base Station is only required for the Ring Alarm system, and it's accessories. The Ring App is required to use this device and walk through setup. The Ring app is free, but you may need your username and password for your mobile device's store page to download the app. You will also need a 802.11 b/g/n wifi network operating on 2.4 gHz frequency to connect this device.
Here is a helpful link to get you started with your free Ring App download:
https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/204384784-Downloading-and-Updating-the-Ring-App
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our community site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Snoopy,
Good question! The Ring Spotlight Camera's siren is toggled on manually through the Ring Application. There are two ways to initiate the siren. One is through the device's main dashboard by clicking "siren". The other is while viewing a live video, you may click the siren icon to start the 110-decibel alarm.
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to visit our community support site at https://community.ring.com/ to find the answers you need.
Thank you,
Alexis with Ring
A:AnswerHello Karen,
Good question! Installing your Ring Spotlight Camera Battery is intended to be a simple, do it yourself, process. Spotlight Cam comes with a mounting plate that, depending on its orientation, allows you to mount it on a wall or under an overhang. To mount a Spotlight Cam on a wall, insert the mounting plate with the ball socket pointing down. To mount on an overhang, insert the mounting plate with the ball socket pointing up.
It's important when selecting a location to remember that Spotlight Cam is designed to be placed at an optimum height of nine feet with the motion detector parallel to the ground. This will put the motion sensor in a perfect position to detect human-sized objects at up to 30 feet.
Here is a helpful article to review before your installation process: https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003340986-Ring-Spotlight-Cam-Battery-Installation
For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out on our community forum at https://community.ring.com/.
Thank you,
Alexis at Ring