ring BHARG081 Video Doorbell User Guide

ring BHARG081 Video Doorbell

Product Information

The Battery Doorbell Plus is a wireless doorbell device that can be easily connected to your smartphone through the Ring app. It comes with a rechargeable battery, allowing you to use it without the need for any electrical wiring. The doorbell includes various hardware components and tools for installation, such as wall mounting screws, wall anchors, security screws, corner mount hardware, wire nuts, wire extenders, and a security screwdriver.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Download and open the Ring app on your smartphone. Select “Set Up a Device” option.

2. Scan the QR code provided on the device using the Ring app.

3. Remove the protective film from the device to ensure proper functionality.

4. Remove the faceplate of the doorbell and fully charge the battery.

5. Choose a suitable location for your doorbell. For optimal results, mount it about 4 feet (1.20 meters) above the ground.

6. If you want to angle the doorbell downwards for a better view, wedge kits are available at ring.com/accessories.

7. To install the doorbell without connecting to an existing chime:

   • 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. Drill pilot holes using a 1/4 drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.

8. To install the corner mount (optional):

   • 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. Drill pilot holes using a 1/4 drill bit. Insert the wall anchors, then drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
   • If using a corner mount, use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.

9. Insert the battery and secure the faceplate:
   CAUTION! Use only the included short security screws when securing the faceplate to avoid damaging the battery or creating a fire hazard. Lastly, use the included screwdriver to insert and tighten one of the security screws from Bag B.

10. To connect the doorbell to an existing chime (optional):
    CAUTION! Before starting the installation, make sure to shut off power at the breaker. If unsure about which breaker controls your doorbell, turn off your home’s master breaker or contact an electrician.

    • If installing a corner mount, remove the corner bracket screws from Bag C.

Hardware included

Tools included

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

Quick Start

1. Download and open Ring app. Select Set Up a Device.
2. Scan QR code with Ring app.
   Use this code or the one on your device to continue setup.

Remove the faceplate and fully charge the battery

Choose a location for your doorbell
For the best results, mount the doorbell about 4 feet (1.20 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

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. Drill pilot holes using a 1/4” drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.

• 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.

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. Drill pilot holes using a 1/4” drill bit. Insert the wall anchors, then drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
• If using a corner mount, use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.
  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.

Insert the battery and secure the faceplate

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, make sure to shut off power at the breaker. If you’re not sure which breaker controls your doorbell, turn off your home’s master breaker or contact an electrician.
• 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 8–24 volts AC at 50 or 60Hz, 40VA max.
  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 or other DC power source.

Optional: Install the corner mount

• If you’re installing a corner mount, remove the corner bracket screws from Bag C.
• Pull your home’s existing wires through the center of the corner mount before installing on the wall.
• 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.
• Drill pilot holes using a 1/4” drill bit. Insert the wall anchors from Bag C, then drive the medium bracket screws through the bracket into the wall anchors.
  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.

Secure the wires to the terminals

• 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.
• If the wires are too short to reach the doorbell, use the wire extenders with the wire nuts found in Bag D.
• At the end, feed all the wires (and wire nuts and extenders if used) back into your wall.

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. Drill pilot holes using a 1/4” drill bit. Insert the wall anchors, then drive the short mounting screws through the mounting plate into the wall anchors.
• If using a corner mount, use the short bracket screws from Bag C to secure your doorbell to the bracket.
  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.

Insert the battery and secure the faceplate
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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