Monitors your home in 1080HD video with infrared night vision and Live View. Includes built-in ultra-bright floodlights and a siren. Includes privacy features, such as customizable privacy zones and audio privacy, to focus only on what’s relevant to you. Get even more out of all your Ring doorbells and cameras with Ring Protect, a comprehensive service that lets you review what you missed. See, save, and share videos and photos when you activate video recording and photo capture for $3/month per device or $10/month per household. Here is useful steps we have included on Ring floodlight camera installation instructions.
Pros & Cons – Ring floodlight camera installation
PROS
– Highly-sensitive motion detection
– Acceptably-bright floodlight capability (about 70% as bright as a typical 150W incandescent I regularly used in my outdoor motion floods)
– Easy setup
– Set the sensitivity to “People Only” and our dog can come and go without setting off the alarm. Well done, Ring!
– Programmable motion zones allow you to block out moving objects like wind chimes.
– Motion alert scheduling means you can turn off alerts during the day.
CONS
– $99/year for cloud recording feels a bit steep
– Activating the camera with a Live View sometimes takes a LONG time (even with strong wifi)
– Motion alert scheduling doesn’t seem to allow for multiple “motion-on” and “motion-off” periods during the same day.
What is good in Ring floodlight camera?
- Mounting base: Integrated mounting base with adjustable light and cameras angles. Mounts on 4 inch round weatherproof electrical box (not included)
Dimensions: 11 in x 8.25 in x 7 in (28 cm x 21 cm x 17.8 cm) - Box includes: Floodlight Cam, Mounting Bracket, Installation Tools and Screws, User Manual, Security Sticker
- Setup requirements: 4 inch round weatherproof electrical box with AC power wiring
- Generation : Ring Floodlight Camera Motion-Activated H Security Cam Two-Way Talk and Siren Alarm
- Average Install Time: 15-25 minutes. Click here to download the manual.
- Video: 1080p HD, Live View, Night Vision
- Field of view: 140° horizontal, 78° vertical
- Motion Detection: Advanced Motion Detection
- Audio: Two-way talk with noise cancellation
- Siren: Remote-activated alarm
- Lights: Two LED Floodlights, 1800 Lumens (Combined)
- Power: Hardwired to weatherproof electrical boxes (110-240 VAC).
- Internet requirements: Requires a minimum upload speed of 1Mbps, but 2 Mbps is recommended for optimal performance.
- Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4 GHz 902 – 928 MHz radio
- Operating conditions: -22°F to 120°F (-30°C to 48.5°C), Weather Resistant
- Available colors: White, Black
Tools Used To Install Ring Floodlight Camera
- Screwdriver or Power Drill
- Wire Strippers
- Lineman Pliers
- Channel Locks
Follow these steps for Ring floodlight camera installation instructions
Step 1 : Preparing for installation
Turn off power to the light fixture you are going to be removing and working on. Download the Ring App, and create an account. Remove the existing light fixture and disconnect from existing wiring, save the junction box screws holding on the light fixture these can be useful for mounting new bracket. Open Ring Box and remove Ring Floodlight mounting bracket.
Step 2 : Choose the location
The camera needs to be mounted 9 feet off the ground, with the motion detector parallel to the ground for an optimal position to detect human-sized objects at up to 30 feet.
Step 3 : Setting mounting bracket
Install Ring Floodlight mounting bracket secure the mounting bracket to the junction box with the provided screws or the old screws that were holding the light fixture on to the junction box. The mounting bracket is directional make sure you mount it with the sticker that says this side down, facing in the down position. The threaded rod on the mount should be facing out when mounted.
Adjust the mounting bracket so that it is level for the final light fixture installation. The two mounting posts for the light fixture should be horizontal with the ground.
Step 3 : Wiring the cable
Use the provided hook to hang the camera from the bracket while connecting the wires. Hook one end of the hook into one of the mounting holes on the camera and the other end into one of the holes in the bracket.
Connect the copper ground wire from the camera, to the green ground screw on the bracket and the existing ground wire inside the junction box. Use a supplied wire nut to join the wires.
Using a wire nut, connect the white neutral wire from the camera to the neutral wire coming out of the junction box. Then using another wire nut, connect the black hot wire from the camera to the hot wire coming out of the junction box. The coloring of the wires inside the junction box may be the same. If it’s not, make sure you know which wire is the neutral and which one is the hot.
Unhook the camera and push all the wires through the large opening in the middle of the bracket. Align the mounting posts with the holes on camera and press together.
Step 4: Cover the bracket and setting the light
Secure the screw cap nuts with the provided orange screwdriver handle.
Loosen the light adjustment knobs and lock collars to set the lights at the desired angle.
Step 5: Restoring the power
Restore the power at the breaker box. After restoring power, the lights will turn on and camera will begin speaking to you to let you know it’s in setup mode.
Step 6: Connecting Ring App and Ring Flood light
Sign into or open the Ring App. Turn the Power back on to the Ring Floodlight. The motion detector on the bottom of the floodlight will flash blue this means it is ready for pairing. Click Add a device in the app and follow the setup instructions in the app.
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Customer reviews on Ring floodlight camera installation (Instructions)
Good flood light and OK IoT Camera
Style: Floodlight Cam Color: White
Well constructed, install is easy and secure. As a motion sensor flood light its great. App does what it needs to and works fine on iOS and Android. You will definitely want a solid WiFi connection for your installation spot. Anything less than 10Mbps could be problematic. I added an inexpensive wired access point nearby just for the device to ensure I was getting good throughput. When you change wireless networks you must physically press a button on the device which can be a pain depending on its location.
As a recording device, audio recordings are pretty good but speaker is to quiet for voice interactions through the application. For video, its inconsistent with picking up motion for recording. Sometimes it will start recording as soon as it comes into the configured motion area and other times it takes up to a minute or does not trigger at all. I’d say its accurate about 75% of the time when testing. It generally won’t get all of the video frames for a given recording. Sometimes the videos are all black (black screen, blank video) but audio will be recorded.
I think they should have higher requirements for solid WiFi signal so users don’t get frustrated with flaky behavior. And when users do have solid WiFi it should work perfectly. Certainly some home ISP funny business could be happening but after testing the WiFi signal multiple times via multiple test sites I’m confident I have good signal but the device does not always deliver a quality video (lag, dropped frames, black screen, etc.). I’d like to see what their production environment looks like and what kind capacity they have vs. demand. Do they have regional data centers? What kind of SLAs?
I’d recommend cause its cool and its works well as a motion sensor light, but not as a reliable video security device since it won’t always capture the action. It will mostly get your street hockey game highlights and random delivery guy drop offs.
Customer frequently asks on Ring floodlight camera installation (Instructions)
If the unit is mounted under the sofit can the camera be adjusted?
The installation instructions provided by Ring state: “When mounted at 9 feet off the ground, with the motion detector parallel to the ground, the motion sensor is optimized to detect human-sized objects at up to 30 feet.” The key here is the part “with the motion detector parallel to the ground”. The motion sensor is mounted with the camera on an adjustable ball joint, but the adjustment is limited to approximately plus or minus 15 degrees. With the floodlight cam mounted on a vertical surface, plus or minus 15 degrees is adequate. With the floodlight cam mounted on a horizontal surface, plus or minus 15 degrees is about 30 degrees short of what you need. In other words, your camera will be pointed downward much farther than the manufacturer intended, and your motion sensor will not operate optimally, i.e., it will not detect moving objects until they are right next to your home. Some owners are happy with this suboptimal installation, hence the number of conflicting responses to the question.
Can the flood light bulbs be changed out when they burn out?
Simple answer is No or not easily. Ring will not fix or replace the bulb…Oh if you buy the extended warranty and they send you a whole new unit…What a waste!!! Or without the ExWar, you have to buy a new one to replace it so have to spend another $160 plus tax (they will give you a $100 discount to get a new one) for at max a $25-$30 bulb replacement! How is that for not being a part of the new Green Deal! This is a perfect example of customer NO-service in mind of the consumer SO BUYER BEWARE WHEN PURCHASING RING!!!! I guess I will try to jimmy-rig it like one of the consumers reported here to try but it outrageous and good bye to Ring, last one I purchase and I will tell any and all about this little (BIG) issue when purchasing an Ring product.
Can you save captured video to a private ftp server like what DLink allows?
The Ring Cloud storage Plan is available for $10/month and covers as many cameras that you have at your location it also includes professional security monitoring if you have the Ring Security System at no additional charge. Or you can choose the $3/month per camera plan if you want to save money when you have fewer than 3 cameras (which comes to <$10/month). You can download videos. but you have to do so manually. It would be nice if Ring interfaced to DIY security recording systems like Blue Iris, but it doesn’t.
How do you connect Ring flood light with WiFi internet?
If you know the WiFi password, you stand next to your Ring flood light with cell phone. There is an area in your Ring app that will tell you step by step how to do this. Anyhow you go n to set up mode from Ring app, you need to be next to your Ring floodlight with your cell. In Ring app, you will be directed to go to WiFi mode ur phone will scan WiFi it will pick up WiFi connection that you can use. It will ask for your WiFi password type your password then your ring app will let you know when your floodlight is connecting, on the bottom of your ring floodlight their is a light it will flash, there are different colors, they all mean something different red, green and a white color. Pay attention to the color. The app will ask you if light is flashing, what color. If it’s in the right set up mode then your ring floodlight will connect to your WiFi, if not the little pamphlet book that comes with your floodlight will show troubleshooting problems/what they mean/how to fix it. I promise you it’s not that complicated, its fairly simple, it just takes a little patience.
How to turn off the light if I wish to?
There is a toggle switch in the app that allows you to turn the light on and off and there’s also a schedule setting where you can schedule the time you want the light on or off. Unfortunately, for the toggle on/off switch in the app, it allows you to turn the light off if it is currently on, but it doesn’t turn off the motion setting that turns the light on. You can snooze the motion detection so that it doesn’t turn the light on but currently, the longest snooze period is two hours.
Why is the flood light a warm white color and the spot light is a day light color?
I believe it is because the floodlights can be activated by motion or set on a schedule like dusk to dawn. The spotlight cam only comes on when activated. The warmer light is more pleasant when on for hours at a time as opposed to the spotlight that is on for a short period.
Can the motion sensor be turned off? I want to use this above a deck and don’t always want the lights on
Yes, you can turn the motion off but, don’t forget that the lights aren’t always on. The motion sensor triggers the camera also so, if you turn the motion sensor off why do you have the camera in the first place? The lights only turn on at night AND when the motion is within a given distance like about twenty feet. If you are wanting to keep an eye on a deck, you can monitor activities and the lights will come on only when activated and turn back off within about forty five seconds.
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