Controlling the Lights on the Spotlight Cam

All of the light functions and motions settings for your Spotlight Cam security camera are available in the Ring app.

To Access Your Light Settings

1. Open your Ring app.
2. Tap the three lines on the top left. 
3. Tap

   Devices
   • Tap the Spotlight Cam that you want to adjust.
4. Tap

   Device Schedule
   • If you do not see a

     Device Schedule

     tile,

     use the instructions on this link to make sure your Ring app is updated.

      
5. Tap

   Light Schedules
   • Follow the prompts in the Ring app to customize your light schedules. 

Note: You cannot adjust the brightness of the lights on the Spotlight Cam. 

Ring Spotlight Cam has a light schedule feature available. The feature allows you to keep your lights off, even if motion is detected. Read our article on how to use security camera light schedules here.

Motion Settings

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Tap the three lines on the top left of the

   Dashboard

   .
3. Tap

   Devices

   .
4. Tap the Spotlight Cam that you want to adjust.
5. Tap

   Motion Settings

   .
6. From the Motion Settings screen:
   • Adjust

     Motion Sensitivity

     to adjust the range of motion.
   • Use

     Smart Alerts

     to set alerts for

     Person

     or

     Other Motion

     .
   • Use

     Advanced Settings

     to customize motion detection and reduce unwanted alerts. 

Will the lights on my Spotlight Cam turn on every time it detects motion?

As a default setting, the lights on the Spotlight Cam will only turn on for Motion Events when it's dark. If it's dark outside and your lights aren't turning on you can adjust your motion sensitivity for triggering the lights. 

Tap here for more information and Pro Tips on using Motion Zones with your Spotlight Cam.