How do you wire a ring doorbell

The Ring Video Doorbell Pro Plugin is a smart doorbell that you can connect to the power grid with a connector. This way, the setup is much less complicated than with other smart doorbells. In this article, we'll tell you how to properly set up your Ring Pro Plugin.

1. Prepare assembly
2. Mount doorbell
3. The Ring Protect app
4. Testing

Set up the Ring Pro Plugin in 4 steps

You'll go through a few steps when you set up the Ring Pro Plugin.

• Step 1: prepare the installation of the doorbell
• Step 2: mount the Ring Pro Plugin
• Step 3: set up the Ring Protect app and place a cover
• Step 4: test if the doorbell works

For the installation of the Ring Pro Plugin, you need a few things:

• Smartphone or tablet
• Screwdriver (included)
• Drill
• A good internet connection at the door

Step 1: prepare the installation of the doorbell

Put the power adapter near the socket where you want to place the doorbell, but don't plug it in yet. Run the power cord from this spot to the location of your doorbell. You can easily fix this power cord in place with the included clamps. Mark the drill holes in the spot where you want to mount the doorbell. You can use the mounting place of the doorbell to measure these holes.

Step 2: mount the Ring Pro Plugin

Do you place the Ring Pro on a concrete or stone wall? Drill holes in the wall and place the included plugs. Afterwards, screw the mounting plate of the doorbell in place. Connect the ends of the power cord to the rear of your Ring Pro. It doesn't matter where you place each color, but keep in mind that the wires hang downwards. Gently put the wires back in the hole and screw the doorbell tightly onto the mounting plate.

Step 3: set up the Ring Protect app

Now that the Ring Pro hangs in place, you can plug the connector into the indoor socket. If you don't have a Ring account yet, you can create one. When you activate your account, you can add the doorbell in the app. Do so by scanning the QR code on the side of the doorbell. Afterwards, the app will guide you through the rest of the steps of the setup. After scanning the QR code, you can place the cover of your choice over the doorbell.

Step 4: test if the doorbell works

In the Ring Protect app, you can connect the doorbell to your home network. If the doorbell has an internet connection, you can test it by pressing the home button. You'll receive a smartphone notification when the setup is complete. In the app, you can set up your personal preferences and connect your doorbell to Alexa, for example.

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There are lots of video doorbells that need to be hardwired, which means you will need to replace an existing doorbell to power them. However, Ring has a battery-powered doorbell that can be installed anywhere. Here’s how to install a Ring doorbell without an existing doorbell, and how to charge your doorbell. 

Without wiring, your Ring doorbell will not have a power source. Therefore, the first thing that Ring recommends you need to do is fully charge the battery. 

How to Charge a Ring Doorbell

1. Remove the battery from the bottom of the Ring doorbell. 
2. Plug the Ring doorbell battery to a power source using the orange USB cable. The battery will be fully charged if the light on top turns green, and there is no orange light.
   
3. Insert the battery back into the Ring device. 

The battery should last at least 6 months, depending on how often the doorbell is used. To avoid downtime, you can purchase a 2nd battery to keep as a replacement. 

How to Install a Ring Doorbell without an Existing Doorbell

Now that you know how to charge your Ring doorbell’s battery, you can proceed to installing the doorbell. Follow the steps below: 

1. Insert the level tool into the front of your Ring device. You will need to do this before you add the faceplate. The level tool is included in the Install Tools box. It is a small orange bar with some fluid inside. 
   
2. Using the level tool, position the Ring Doorbell where you want it installed. You want the device to be around 4 feet off the ground (at chest height). The bubble in the level tool should be dead center. 
   
3. Mark off the mounting holes using a pencil. This step is only necessary if you are installing your Ring video doorbell on stucco, brick, or concrete. For this kind of installation, you will need to use the provided bit to drill a hole into your wall. Then insert the provided anchors into the holes.
   
4. Screw your Ring doorbell into the wall.
5. Place the faceplate on the Ring video doorbell. Insert the top of the faceplate at an angle and slot it into place until it clicks. Make sure that you remove the level tool first. 
   
6. Tighten the security screws by the bottom of the doorbell. Use the screwdriver and star-shaped security screw provided to tighten the faceplate into place.

Note: Before you install your doorbell, make sure that you download the app and set up your Ring doorbell account first.

Now that you know how to install a Ring video doorbell without an existing doorbell, check out our guide on how to boost your WiFi signal, so it can reach your device.

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