If you like the idea of being able to answer your front door from pretty much anywhere in the world with one of the best smart doorbells on the market, but the thought of brandishing a drill and fiddling with exposed wiring makes you cringe, don’t worry. We’ve put together some easy-to-follow steps based on our own Ring installation experiences, and we’ve also thrown in a few bonus pro tips and tricks from an experienced technician to help make your Ring doorbell cam installation a breeze.
How To Install Ring Video Doorbell in Your Home
Step 1: Gather Tools
While each Ring doorbell kit contains different extras, they all come with pretty much everything you need to install your doorbell, including a screwdriver, screws, a charging cable (if needed), and installation instructions.
In addition to these, you may need a drill if you have to screw your Ring Doorbell into brick or stucco. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro come with a special masonry bit to make that part easier. We also recommend that you have a box cutter or flathead screwdriver on hand to help you remove your old doorbell.
Step 2: Charge the Battery
If you’re installing a Ring Video Doorbell Pro, you can skip this step.
Once you have your Ring unboxed, locate the battery and plug it into power using the included charging cable. We’ve learned that it can be tricky to get the battery out of the Ring 2 because it’s designed for easy pop-out after the doorbell has already been mounted. We suggest that you hold it against a flat vertical surface (like a wall) to remove it. The wall helps to push the battery out and gravity helps it drop down into your hand.
With your battery plugged in you should see a red light and a green light to indicate the battery is charging. Charging may take four to six hours, so be patient. Once the battery is fully charged the red light will turn off and you’ll literally have the green light to get started with installation.
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