Installing your Ring Outdoor Cam

Physically installing up your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) Plug-In is a simple process. Simply scroll down for a step-by-step guide. 

Note that you should set up your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) in the Ring app before physically installing it.

Click here for information on setting up your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam, 3rd Gen Plug-In) in the Ring app.

Step One: Charge the battery (optional)

The Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) Plug-In can use a Quick Release Battery Pack as a power backup (sold separately). If you have purchased a backup battery, make sure it is fully charged by plugging it into a USB port using the provided orange cable or any other micro-USB cable. The battery is fully charged when only the green LED is lit.

• Remove the battery cover on your

  Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen))

  by twisting it counterclockwise to unlock.

• If the battery is already inserted, remove the battery.

• After charging, insert the battery into your

  Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen))

  until it locks into place.

Step Two: Choose your location

Your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) will be happy just about anywhere. It can sit on its own stand, mounted to a wall or mounted to the ceiling with a Stick Up Cam Mount (sold separately).

Choose a spot where it can provide the view that you want.

Step Three: Install Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) on a table or a shelf

Place your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) at your chosen location. Choose a spot where it can provide the view you want, within reach of a power socket.

Once you’re done, check Live View in the Ring app to make sure you have the view you want.

• If you'd like a downward camera angle:
  • Swivel the base around so that the long side faces the front, then tilt your

    Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen))

    so it points downward.
    

Install security screws if desired (see Step Four).

Step Three (alternative): Install Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) on a wall

Remove the base of your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) by unscrewing it using a standard Phillips head screwdriver (not included).

Re-attach the base to the back of your device with the "UP" arrow pointing upward.

Remove the mounting bracket by sliding it down to remove it from the base.

Hold the bracket against your wall, making sure the "UP" arrow is pointing upward, and mount it with the included screws.

Mount your camera by guiding the grooves in the base on the hooks on the bracket. Slide your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) down to secure it to the wall.

You can now rotate your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) to the desired angle and check out Live View in the Ring app to make sure you have the view you want.

Install security screws if desired (see Step Four).

Step Three (alternative): Install Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) on a ceiling

Purchase an Stick Up Cam Mount.

Remove the base of the Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) by unscrewing it using a standard Phillips-head screwdriver (not included).

Remove the plug from the back of the camera.

Screw the Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) to the Stick Up Cam Mount, using the large silver screw that comes in your Stick Up Cam Mount packaging.

Attach the white rubber pad to the base of the Stick Up Cam Mount by pushing the rubber pad into the base of the mount. Rotate the mount so that the base is above the camera.

Place the Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) where you want to mount it, and hold it in place. Use the three mounting screws to secure the Stick Up Cam Mount base to the ceiling.

Snap the cover onto the mount and install security screws if desired (see Step Four).

Important: If installing your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) on a ceiling, do not mount the camera upside-down. If you mount the camera upside-down, videos (available with Ring plans) and Live View will be upside-down. You cannot change the orientation of upside-down videos in the Ring app.

Step Four: Install the security screws (optional)

Your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) comes with two optional security screw locations. One secures the battery compartment, and the other secures the mounting bracket to the base. To access them after you’ve mounted your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)), rotate it to either side.

1. Open the battery compartment and/or remove the mounting bracket, then pop out the rubber plug(s).

2. Swivel the base so the long side faces the front.

3. Insert and drive the security screw into the base screw location with a standard Phillips head screwdriver (not included).

Note: If installing your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) with the Stick Up Cam Mount, the security screw location is in the centre of the mount, and you can use the included star-shaped screwdriver to secure it.

4. Turn your Outdoor Cam (formerly Stick Up Cam (3rd Gen)) over to access the battery compartment screw hole, and drive the second security screw.

Installing outdoors? 

Remove the indoor plug faceplate by pressing the “PUSH” button and sliding it off of the adapter. Then grab the included outdoor power cable, and slide its connector onto the power adapter until it clicks into place.