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Installing Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro manual

Download or view the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro manual (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Nederlands, Svenska, Dansk, Suomi, Norsk, العربية) before starting to install your device.

Upgrading from an older Ring Video Doorbell?

Battery Doorbell Pro is compatible with all Ring Video Doorbell 3, 3 Plus and 4 accessories, including:

  • Mounting bracket and screws
  • Solar Panel for Doorbells
  • Solar Charger for Battery Doorbells (2nd Generation)
  • No-Drill Mount
  • Wedge Kit
  • Corner Kit

Learn more about compatible accessories for your Ring device(s).

Safety information

For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the range specified below or compatible Ring accessories to power your device. To connect to an existing doorbell system:

  • Hardwired transformer (8 to 24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 5VA to 40VA)

Ring power accessories are sold separately and may include:

  • DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA)
  • Plug-In Adapter (24Vdc, 500mA)
  • Solar Charger (5.2Vdc, 100mA or 109mA)
  • Solar Panel (5Vdc, 380mA/480mA/800mA)

Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.

Getting ready to install your Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

Hardware and tools

Make sure you have all the tools you’ll need to install your Ring Battery Doorbell Pro.

Hardware includes:

Included installation hardware for Battery Doorbell Pro.

Tools include:

Included installation tools for Battery Doorbell Pro.
  • Torx (star) screwdriver

Tools needed:

Needed installation tools for Battery Doorbell Pro. Installation tools needed for Battery Doorbell Pro.
  • #2 Phillips Head (PH) screwdriver
  • 0.25 in (6 mm) Drill Bit

Installing your Ring Battery Doorbell Pro — Quick Start

Download the Ring app.

Get the latest version of the Ring app to ensure you have access to new features and other in-app tools. To set up your devices:

  1. Open the
    Ring app
    .
  2. Tap the
    menu (☰).
  3. Select
    Set Up a Device
    .
  4. Scan QR code with the Ring app.

Remove protective film from device. This ensures your device works properly.

Remove the faceplate and fully charge the battery.

Remove faceplate of Battery Doorbell Pro. Charge battery of Battery Doorbell Pro.

Choose a location for your doorbell.

Choose installation location for Battery Doorbell Pro.

For the best results, mount the doorbell about 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the ground. If you want to angle the doorbell down for a better view, Wedge Kits are available at ring.com/accessories.

Install your doorbell without connecting to an existing chime

Optional: Install the corner mount.

If installing on a wood surface, screw the bracket directly into the wall.

If installing on a masonry surface, mark two screw holes using the bracket as a guide:

  1. Drill pilot holes using a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit.
  2. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.
Installing Battery Doorbell Pro on masonry (brick/stucco) or wood.Installing the bracket for Battery Doorbell Pro.

WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.

CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.

Optional: Mount your doorbell to the wall or corner bracket.

Remove the short mounting screws from Bag A.

If installing on a wood surface, screw the doorbell directly into the wall.

If installing on a masonry surface, mark 4 screw holes using the doorbell as a guide:

  1. Drill pilot holes using a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit.
  2. Insert the wall anchors, then drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
Installing Battery Doorbell Pro on masonry (brick/stucco) or wood.Installing the mounting plate for Battery Doorbell Pro.

If using a corner mount, use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.

Installing the corner plate for Battery Doorbell Pro.

WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.

WARNING! Only use the included wall mounting screws when securing the doorbell.

CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.

3. Insert the battery and secure the faceplate.

Attaching the faceplate for Battery Doorbell Pro. Securing the faceplate screw for Battery Doorbell Pro.

CAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the faceplate, you could damage the battery during installation, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.

DO NOT USE any screw other than the included short security screws when securing the faceplate. Lastly, use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the security screws from Bag B.

Your Ring doorbell is now ready to use.

Install your doorbell and connect to an existing chime

Your battery doorbell can be hardwired to work with your home's existing chime. Before you start installing your doorbell, turn off power at the consumer unit. If you're not sure which switch controls your doorbell, turn off your home's main switch or contact an electrician.

Breaker panel.

Once power is turned off, remove your existing doorbell button from the wall and disconnect the wires. Your Ring doorbell is compatible with doorbell systems supplying 8 to 24 VAC at 50/60Hz, 5VA to 40VA.

For your safety, only use an existing doorbell transformer within the range specified above or DIN Rail Transformer (24Vdc, 420mA) to power your device.

Using incompatible power sources can damage your device and cause electric shock.

CAUTION! You'll be working with electrical wires during the install process. If you are uncomfortable or inexperienced with doing so, consult with a licensed electrician. Do not wire your Ring doorbell to a DC-powered intercom system.

Optional: Install the corner mount. Then, install your doorbell on the corner mount.

If installing on a wood surface, screw the bracket directly into the wall.

If installing on a masonry surface, mark two screw holes using the bracket as a guide:

  1. Drill pilot holes using a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.
  2. Pull your home's existing wires through the center of the corner mount before installing on the wall.
  3. Loop each doorbell wire around the screw terminals on the back of the doorbell, then tighten to secure. It doesn't matter which wire connects to which screw.
  4. If the wires are too short to reach the doorbell, use the wire extenders with the wire nuts found in Bag D.
  5. At the end, feed all the wires (and wire nuts and extenders if used) back into your wall.
  6. Use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.
Installing Battery Doorbell Pro on masonry (brick/stucco) or wood.Hardwiring Battery Doorbell Pro to an existing chime.

WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket. CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.

Optional: Mount your doorbell to the wall.

Remove the short mounting screws from Bag A.

If installing on a wood surface, screw the doorbell directly into the wall.

If installing on a masonry surface, mark four screw holes using the doorbell as a guide:

  1. Drill pilot holes using a 0.25 in (6 mm) drill bit.
  2. Insert the wall anchors, the drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
Installing Battery Doorbell Pro on masonry (brick/stucco) or wood.Installing the mounting plate for Battery Doorbell Pro.

WARNING! Only use the included corner bracket screws when securing the corner bracket.

WARNING! Only use the included wall mounting screws when securing the doorbell.

CAUTION! Do not drill or drive screws into your home's electrical wiring.

3. Insert the battery and secure the faceplate.

Attaching the faceplate for Battery Doorbell Pro. Securing the faceplate screw for Battery Doorbell Pro.

CAUTION! If you use the wrong screws to secure the faceplate, you could damage the battery during installation, create a fire hazard, and be seriously injured.

DO NOT USE any screw other than the included short security screws when securing the faceplate. Lastly, use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the security screws from Bag B.

Your Ring doorbell is now ready to use.

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