EASY Ring Camera System Install - No Drilling In Your Home!

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The security camera market is exploding along with other smart home devices. I've wanted to add more cameras to my Ring Video Doorbell Pro for a couple of years. I finally bit the bullet and purchased three Ring Spotlight Cameras. I didn't want to drill holes in my home so I came up with a better idea!
If you do need to install your cameras in brick, you can see how I did it in this video: • Installing a Security ...
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Intro - 0:00
Unboxing - 1:14
Making the Mount - 1:45
Setting Up The App - 8:11
Installing the Camera - 9:58
My Thoughts About Ring - 12:01
Ring Video Doorbell Pro Install - • Ring Video Doorbell Pr...
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@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

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@imsuuuuure3074 2 жыл бұрын

Did you put up the solar?

@dwtbb00 Жыл бұрын

This is genius. I’ve been wanting to add a ring camera in my backyard but don’t want to make any unnecessary holes. My dad has all his tools to make this holder. I’m going to get him to make one and I’ll be picking up a spotlight cam during the holiday sales.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Check out the Eufy cameras. I actually like them and they don’t charge a monthly fee. I replaced my Ring with Eufy. I have some videos showing them.

@michaelmeer4720 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I installed three ring cameras around my home using this technique (and the add-on mount for the Ring stick up camera). It is so nice to avoid drilling holes into the house while also being able to adjust and move the cameras easily. Thanks so much for this brilliant idea.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad to hear you found it helpful!

@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714 3 жыл бұрын

That "no drill" setup is ingenious.

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I recently added the solar panel and it was nice to be able to take the whole mount with no tools and add it in.

@toddatstone_city_outlaw8714 3 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY My first Ring Product (doorbell) arrives tomorrow. Will be looking to add cameras soon. because of camera locations will be looking at the solar option.

@sanmanDC050 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Wish I seen this before I mounted mine. I Love my ring spotlight cam and doorbell ring. Worth every penny for it. $99 a yr is not to bad. It’s worth the security.

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! File this away as something to do next time!

@jeffpalmer3664 2 жыл бұрын

Great job TightWad! Even if you don't use this exact method it gives you some ideas for options to not punching holes in your home. Hate putting holes in the house.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree!

@PhillusionYT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration. I went with a similar setup but used a slightly thicker wood piece instead of aluminum. It came out very discrete and clean.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m glad it worked out for you too!

@icdesignz Ай бұрын

Thanks for this hack! I have not got any outdoor cameras because I did not want to drill into this rental.

@TightWadDIY Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@GarryOfAllTrades Жыл бұрын

This is what I needed. Thank you

@arieskat5745 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for the helpful info!

@dougwulf9224 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely ingenious! Installed three cameras yesterday in under an hour using this technique. Love the fact that you can take them down and move them around when needed. I had the same question as some other responders regarding the size of screws used to secure the mounting bracket to the aluminum bar. I found that #6-32 1/2" flat head machine screws worked great after drilling a hole using a 1/8" bit. I did have to grind off the excess screw tip on the backside of the bar, but that was simple. Thanks for the great suggestion, @tightwaddiy! I will definitely be using this technique again when adding additional cameras.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was difficult to find screws that worked. I had to grind the tips off of mine too.

@ToriJanet Жыл бұрын

I really liked your video! It was so pleasing to watch for some reason lol. Ask your wife if I can borrow you for a few repairs and to install my cameras. I love your attention to detail!

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Ask her how long it takes me to get anything done.

@usaearthling 9 ай бұрын

That's a great idea. Will be doing this tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

@TightWadDIY 9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@Mark-rk3pm 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for the idea 🙏

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tr3vorb438 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful. Let me know how your install goes!

@gardenia1738 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good video!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@dorisszincsakne4617 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interesanding video, great job

@TightWadDIY 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@robheselbarth 3 жыл бұрын

Simple. Brilliant. Thank you!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful.

@DopeBoysofAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын

This wasn't brilliant

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

@@DopeBoysofAtlanta So kind!

@Stephenm84 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@TightWadDIY 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theno0bjedi531 2 жыл бұрын

Very neat!

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@nicokek7761 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@nicholasbarbosa9478 2 жыл бұрын

I have ring cameras and I love them.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

They were good. I’ve now switched to Eufy. Same quality with no monthly fees!

@roukfisher2686 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Just building my new house. I will definately be using this method. Thanks for all the tips.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@wondertravel2928 2 жыл бұрын

I love my ring. The range is excellent but my distance to road is shorter. Thanks great idea about set up.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t a fan of the motion sensor range on the ring so I switched to EUFY cameras. Their motion sensor range is better and they don’t change a monthly fee.

@marylou7230 2 жыл бұрын

Genius 👍

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It wasn’t my original idea.

@Countrygirl-bh1up 2 жыл бұрын

How do you set up the solar panel? Just like this? So we don’t have to keep changing the batteries?

@rubendiaz4168 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just got a few of these cameras myself and am looking of ways to set them up under the eaves on soffit so this will be perfect. Question, i read that it is recommended you don't set them up higher than 9 feet high and it looks like you might have gone higher than that. Do you think this might be why the motion sensor isn't as good as you would like it?

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I would say mounting them lower would give you better views of faces. Mine is a little high for that. The motion range just isn’t very far on these cameras.

@ccdogpark 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. In light of the new wave of theft of catalytic converters, I am looking for something to supplement our 12 YO wired motion sensor triggered floodlight. I am 72 YO & on SS and want to mount something near the top of the now unused Basketball backboard that will look down on our automobile. Just having the light is only marginally useful since I have to look out the kitchen window to notice the light is on. And a professional thief can steal your catalytic converter in about 2-3 minutes. I am especially concerned about overnight criminals showing up, since our driveway has no neighbors living directly across from it. I wasn't aware of the 9' recommendation and I am also concerned about exposing these cameras to southeast PA weather conditions. I've just begun researching this. My wife has a doorbell Ring camera set up on her Apple phone. But I would rather have this second ring device set up on an old Android phone that I upgraded from recently. WRZ 2021-12-15 Delaware County, PA metro-Philadelphia

@TmlRL06 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Go DAWGS!!!

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Go Dawgs!

@wendellsmith1964 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and fantastic mounting idea. How much battery time are you getting out of the units before recharging?

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

The driveway unit got about one month on a single charge so I did add a solar panel charger so it would recharge automatically. The other cameras lasted about 3 months due to less traffic.

@wendellsmith1964 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY Thanks.

@tg3470 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video man. I will be setting up my ring camera using this method. Also, do you have any updates on the battery life? I’m wondering if I should buy another battery to have 2. Thoughts?

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

The battery lasted about 3 months with normal use. You can save battery by adjusting some settings. They also sell solar panels you can attach to keep it charged long term.

@everyeyeshallseehimheislor1545 3 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these the other day and it works fine but the front and sides are hot to the touch. Customer support says the diagnostics shows it fine. Anyone else have this issue?

@kokoyworld3199 3 жыл бұрын

Ring wired camera is better than battery powered. You get about 3 seconds pre roll before the recording starts on wired cameras

@etnikgrounds 3 жыл бұрын

Concise, I like that! Approx how many feet off the ground is that camera mounted?

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

The one by the driveway is about 12ft up. It’s not ideal but it suits our need.

@etnikgrounds 3 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY I'll have mine mounted @ 12-15 ft, so watching your vid gave me excellent visual perspective. Great vid 🤙🤙

@pick-the-kicks 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mounting idea! I need help with a mounting setup for a Geeni Freebird Outdoor Camera on my home. Advice?

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with that camera. Sorry.

@diyonneraines3152 2 жыл бұрын

Dont throw those "other small screws" away, they are for when you add the "solar panel" you have to slide off and remove the back of the ring cam, punch out the perforated circle, rotate it and slide it back on the back. Hang the solar panel next to the camera, plug it into the back of the camera, and you will see a very small hole that you will need one of those tiny screws, screw one in, it's for the purpose of not allowing water to get into the ring camera. If you don't do this, when it rains water can get in.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@deckiecurry9893 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one il

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

This is an older video. I actually like the Eufy cameras better now and they don’t have a monthly fee.

@nyacoustics8373 Жыл бұрын

So its just sandwiched between the little lip of the soffit? how is it holding up with high winds etc?

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

I’ve had zero issues. Even changed cameras and it was an easy switch.

@user-dw9st1jf7s 11 ай бұрын

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzfaq.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

@rolandscanlan5627 2 жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to do exactly this, but I’ll be getting a plug in one. I’ll cut a small notch in the soffit and run the plug cord through that into my attic. I have a plug box up there. Question: what size screws did you get? I don’t think I caught what screws you bought.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I used the screws that came with the camera. I don’t recall the size.

@markallen9389 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to use a Ring motion detector and the Ring bridge at the end of your drive to activate the spotlight camera?

@MichaelBuckley284 2 жыл бұрын

That's the solution I had used at my previous rental location, although I used a combination of ring spotlight and pathlights to trigger the cameras early. Also since we had a mailbox in front of the rental I had it set to turn on our lights and start the cameras when the mailbox was opened.

@LSilva-gt9hh 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use something else beside the aluminum flat bar? Don’t have a drill to screw the holes in.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I think you need a drill no matter what material you use.

@nyacoustics8373 Жыл бұрын

cool idea. how long are the screws that go into the aluminum plate? also do they go into the soffit at all? are they self tapping? thanks

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

I drilled the holes in the aluminum and cut the screws really short. Only a few threads long.

@bg4097 Жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY but, what about strong winds? Doesn't the aluminum piece shake or move ? I'm in Fla and summer storms ( not Hurricanes ) are very powerful.

@william38022 2 жыл бұрын

So how long do the batteries last and did you say there was a solar panel recharge capability for these cameras

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

In a high traffic area like a driveway my batteries lasted about 2 months. I added a solar panel to the one in the driveway and I haven’t had to charge it since then. I’ve actually decided to switch to Eufy security cameras though. They sell lights with a built in solar panel and they also don’t charge a monthly fee.

@ursimplythebest Жыл бұрын

Wait.... Did I miss the part of how you connected the solar panel?? I need to see how to make solar cords reach camera when it is that far under eaves. Grateful for advice.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

The solar panel cable is pretty long. I just hid it the best I can. You remove the circular silicone piece on the back of the camera and plug it in there.

@christopherwilliams8911 3 жыл бұрын

How long is the battery life. Or how often do you have to charge the camera

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up installing the solar panel on the one in the driveway because it only lasted about 30 days. I did not have the battery saving features turned on though.

@Douglas-xn8rs Жыл бұрын

How long will a fully charged battery last? It's on 24/7/365, so you must be recharging the battery once a month or more. Also, does a camera in sun, or snow covered for that matter, tend to shorten the life of the battery?

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

It lasts about 3 months.

@mariobrown7946 Жыл бұрын

Hey what size screws are those on the camera mount? I have the same security cameras

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

I don’t recall. I bought the shortest I could find.

@103Catherine 2 жыл бұрын

Is the cord long so the solar panel can be a distance rather than right next to it

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s about 12 feet.

@joegray2777 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on how to do the solar panel without drilling too?

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

I set mine in the gutter.

@joegray2777 Жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY thanks for the reply, like literally just sit it there or mounted it?

@BradR1232 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t see the step how you secured it in place. How is it staying there by tension against the soffit?

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Yes! The soffit sits in a frame. You use the same frame to slide the aluminum under.

@alishasoule9051 2 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t come with a drill bit and can’t hang on the siding. What should I do? Thank you!

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy a masonry bit at the hardware store.

@alishasoule9051 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I should have asked what size would you recommend for the Ring holes. Thanks you so much

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@alishasoule9051 Sorry. I no longer have these cameras and don’t remember the anchor size. I bet you can Google it though.

@jefferyjackson1807 3 жыл бұрын

Can I pay you to make some brackets for me? I don’t have any of those tools. Thanks!

@shebelieves9650 2 жыл бұрын

Oh crap. This girl came here for help. I don’t have equipment to cut aluminum.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy an inexpensive hacksaw to cut it. Just takes a little more effort.

@MsFlaca5 2 жыл бұрын

What is a solar panel for?

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

This is a battery powered camera. The solar panels keep the battery charged so you don’t need to remove and recharge them every couple months.

@MsFlaca5 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY thank you

@ccdogpark 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why KZfaq videos no longer show the datestamps on them now ?? This is VERY annoying. I'm using a Windows 10 computer and there is no datestamp on any of these videos. I don't understand what has changed in the last few weeks or how this is an improvement. The date gives videos context, especially for technology videos. WRZ 2021-12-14

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. I haven’t noticed that.

@ccdogpark 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY I had to change the screen zoom to 67% on the Chrome browser to see the video date on the screen. I don't know what else changed but at least I found a solution.

@jersonramos7305 Жыл бұрын

😢 doesn't work for spotlight cam plus plug in

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Sorry

@jgill2222 Жыл бұрын

It does….you have to had an outlet near by and/or got through the soffit and plug in through your attic @jerson Ramos. I did mine and it works fine….thanks for the video @TightWadDIY!!!!

@jersonramos7305 Жыл бұрын

@@jgill2222 yea i figured it out, it was the angle of the ballhead that was giving me issues. I flipped the ballhead for the angle he has it and now i got it installed.

@purplesabbath 3 жыл бұрын

Ring doesn't make a decent camera!

@ophotovideo 2 жыл бұрын

wireless cameras are a money pit.. and when you really need the footage... nothing is recorded.. how many times I have clients asking me to find their recording.... NOTHING

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I guess we can disagree.