How to Install Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: A Complete Setup Guide

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is a wire-free video doorbell designed to work without existing doorbell wiring. Because it runs on a removable, rechargeable battery pack, installation is more flexible than hardwired alternatives — but there are still meaningful decisions and variables that affect how the process goes and how well the device performs afterward.

What Comes in the Box

Before starting, confirm you have everything included:

• Ring Battery Doorbell Plus unit
• Mounting bracket
• Screws and wall anchors (for wood and masonry)
• Security screwdriver (T20 Torx)
• Level tool (built into the mounting bracket on some versions)
• Quick-start guide

You'll also need a compatible smartphone (iOS or Android) with the Ring app installed, a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network, and a charged battery — which may require a charge cycle before first use if the unit has been sitting in a box.

Step 1: Charge the Battery First

The Battery Doorbell Plus uses a Quick Release Battery Pack that slides out of the bottom of the unit. Before mounting anything to your wall, remove the battery and charge it fully using the included or compatible USB-C cable. A full charge typically takes a few hours depending on the power source.

Skipping this step is a common mistake. Mounting first and then discovering a dead battery means removing the device again.

Step 2: Set Up the Device in the Ring App Before Mounting

This order matters. Complete app setup before drilling any holes.

1. Open the Ring app and tap the "+" icon to add a device
2. Select Doorbells, then find Battery Doorbell Plus
3. Scan the QR code or MAC ID barcode on the back of the device or inside the box
4. Follow the in-app prompts to connect the doorbell to your Wi-Fi network

The app will walk you through a brief setup mode where the doorbell broadcasts its own temporary network. Your phone connects to it, you enter your home Wi-Fi credentials, and the doorbell then switches over to your home network.

🔧 Wi-Fi tip: The doorbell needs a reasonably strong signal at the installation location. Weak signal (common near front doors with thick walls or long distances from the router) leads to delayed notifications, dropped connections, and choppy video. Test signal strength at the install location before committing to a mount spot.

Step 3: Choose and Prepare the Mount Location

The Battery Doorbell Plus is typically mounted beside a door at roughly 48 inches from the ground — a height that captures face-level video for most adults while still covering package drop zones.

Key considerations for placement:

• Vertical vs. angled mounting: Ring sells optional corner kits and wedge kits separately if your wall angle causes the camera's field of view to miss approaching visitors
• Surface type: Wood siding, brick, stucco, and vinyl each require different drilling approaches and anchor types — the included hardware covers basic cases
• Sun exposure: Direct sunlight behind visitors causes backlight issues; the Doorbell Plus includes HDR to help, but placement still affects image quality meaningfully
• Existing doorbell wiring: Even though this model is battery-powered, it can connect to existing low-voltage doorbell wiring to enable trickle charging — if wiring is present and you want to use it, that changes the installation slightly

Step 4: Mount the Bracket

Use the included mounting bracket as a template. Hold it against the wall and use a pencil to mark the screw hole positions.

• For wood surfaces: Drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the screw diameter, then drive screws directly
• For brick, concrete, or stucco: Drill with a masonry bit, insert the provided plastic anchors, then drive screws into the anchors
• Use the built-in level on the bracket (or a separate level) to confirm alignment before final tightening

Once the bracket is secured, slide the doorbell unit onto it until it clicks into place.

Step 5: Attach the Security Screw

At the base of the mounted doorbell, use the included Torx security screwdriver to tighten the small security screw. This prevents casual removal — it won't stop a determined thief with the right tool, but it adds a meaningful deterrent.

Step 6: Test Everything

Back in the Ring app:

• Trigger a Live View to confirm video and audio are working
• Press the doorbell button to test the chime (either through the app alert, a linked Ring Chime, or an existing mechanical chime if wired)
• Review the Motion Zones settings — the Doorbell Plus allows customizable motion detection zones and sensitivity levels, which significantly affects how many notifications you receive and what activity gets recorded

🔋 Where Battery Life Fits In

Battery performance after installation varies considerably based on:

Understanding these variables before finalizing placement helps set realistic expectations for recharge intervals.

Where Optional Hardware Changes the Process

Two accessories alter the standard installation steps:

• Corner Kit or Wedge Kit: Mounts between the wall and bracket to angle the camera. Adds one layer to the bracket installation but no extra wiring
• Solar Charger (compatible model): Attaches to the top of the doorbell and trickle-charges via sunlight. Requires sun exposure at the install location and affects how you position the device

😎 Neither is included — both are sold separately and represent choices that depend on your specific property layout and how much sun exposure your front entrance gets.

The Part That Varies by Setup

The physical installation process is largely the same across homes, but the decisions around placement height, angle, Wi-Fi signal quality, motion sensitivity settings, and whether to wire for trickle charging all produce meaningfully different outcomes. A doorbell working perfectly for one household — minimal false alerts, months between charges, sharp video — can feel unreliable for another where the front path is busy, the router is far away, or the entrance faces west in the afternoon sun. The hardware is the same; the environment and configuration choices are where the real variation lives.