How to Mount Ring Stick Up Cam

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The Ring Stick Up Cam is designed to be mounted indoors or outdoors – on walls, ceilings, or simply placed on a flat surface with no tools required. The camera’s mounting system uses a bracket-and-groove design that lets you remove the camera from its mount quickly (for charging or repositioning) without disturbing the permanently attached bracket.

The critical rule: complete the app setup and Wi-Fi connection before you mount the camera anywhere permanent. You need to verify that your chosen mounting location has adequate Wi-Fi signal strength and provides the camera angle you want. There’s no point drilling holes in a wall only to discover the spot has weak Wi-Fi or a poor field of view.

Three Mounting Options

The Stick Up Cam supports three installation methods. The right choice depends on your location, surface type, and whether you want a permanent or movable setup.

Wall mount is the most common installation. The camera’s mounting bracket is screwed into a wall (wood, stucco, brick, vinyl siding), and the camera snaps onto the bracket via grooves. This provides the best field of view for monitoring doorways, walkways, driveways, and yard entry points. Requires a drill, the included screws and wall anchors, and 5-10 minutes of installation time.

Ceiling mount uses the same bracket but inverted. The camera hangs downward from a ceiling or overhead surface (porch roof, garage ceiling, covered patio). This provides a wide-angle top-down view that covers large open areas. The camera’s image automatically flips so the video appears right-side-up. Good for monitoring parking areas, patios, or large rooms from above.

Tabletop/shelf placement requires no tools at all. Remove the base from the camera and it sits flat on any stable surface – a bookshelf, desk, window sill, or countertop. You sacrifice the optimal elevated angle but gain the ability to move the camera anywhere instantly. This is the best option for indoor monitoring where you don’t want to drill holes.

Step 1: Complete the App Setup First

Before touching a drill, get the camera fully configured and connected in the Ring app. This ensures everything works before you commit to a mounting location.

1. Download the Ring app on your smartphone (iOS App Store or Google Play Store). Create a Ring account if you’re a new user, or sign in to your existing account if you already have Ring devices.
2. Add the camera to your account: Select “Set Up a Device” in the app, choose your camera model (Stick Up Cam), and scan the QR code printed on the back of the camera or on the quick start guide.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi: The app walks you through connecting the camera to your home Wi-Fi network. The camera creates a temporary setup network that your phone connects to, then you provide your home Wi-Fi credentials. Once connected, the camera appears in your Ring app dashboard.
4. Test the camera: Before mounting, hold the camera in your intended mounting position and use the Live View feature in the app to verify the field of view. Check that the area you want to monitor is fully visible. Also verify the Wi-Fi signal strength – the app shows connection quality during Live View.

Step 2: Choosing the Right Location

Location determines how effective your camera will be at detecting motion, capturing identifiable footage, and surviving the elements.

Ideal height: 7-9 feet (2.1-2.7 meters) from the ground. High enough that it can’t be easily grabbed or blocked, but low enough that faces are captured with recognizable detail. Mounting higher than 9 feet produces a steep downward angle that sees the tops of heads rather than faces.

Angle: Tilt the camera slightly downward after mounting (the ball joint allows adjustment). You want to capture the walkway or entry path at an angle that shows approaching faces, not just a straight-ahead view that misses people below the frame.

Wi-Fi signal: The camera needs a reliable connection to your router. Thick walls, long distances, and metal/concrete construction all weaken signal. If your desired mounting spot shows weak Wi-Fi during the Live View test, consider a Wi-Fi extender or a Ring Chime Pro (which functions as a Wi-Fi range extender for Ring devices).

Weather considerations for outdoor mounting: The Stick Up Cam is IP65 rated (weather resistant), but mounting it under an eave, overhang, or porch roof extends its lifespan by keeping direct rain and sunlight off the lens. Direct sunlight on the lens during certain times of day can cause glare that washes out video.

Step 3: Installing the Wall Mount Bracket

Once you’ve confirmed the location works (good Wi-Fi, good angle via Live View test), it’s time to permanently mount the bracket.

1. Remove the base plate from the camera using the included screwdriver if needed, then reattach it to the back of the camera body with the “UP” arrow pointing upward.
2. Position the mounting bracket against the wall at your chosen height. The bracket has screw holes and is marked with an “UP” arrow – ensure this arrow points toward the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the screw hole positions on the wall.
3. Drill pilot holes at the marked positions. For drywall/wood, drill pilot holes slightly smaller than the provided screws. For brick, concrete, or stucco, use a masonry bit and insert the included wall anchors.
4. Screw the bracket to the wall using the provided screws. Tighten firmly but don’t overtighten – you want the bracket flush against the wall without cracking the surface or stripping the anchors.
5. Attach the camera: Align the grooves on the camera’s base with the hooks on the mounted bracket. Slide the camera down until it clicks securely into place. The connection is firm but allows easy removal when you need to charge the battery.

Step 4: Post-Install Configuration

With the camera physically mounted, return to the Ring app to optimize the settings for your specific installation.

1. Adjust the angle using the ball joint. Open Live View in the app and physically tilt/rotate the camera while watching the feed on your phone until the coverage matches what you want.
2. Configure motion zones: In the app’s Motion Settings, draw zones that define exactly where you want motion alerts. Exclude areas like public sidewalks or busy roads that would trigger constant notifications. Focus the detection zones on your property – walkway, driveway, porch, yard.
3. Set motion sensitivity: Start at medium sensitivity and adjust over a few days based on what triggers alerts. Too high and you’ll get notifications from every car or animal; too low and you’ll miss delivery drivers and visitors.
4. Test night vision: After dark, check the Live View to ensure the infrared night vision provides adequate illumination and the image isn’t obscured by a wall, post, or decoration that’s reflecting IR light back at the lens.
5. Install security screws (recommended for outdoor mounts): The Stick Up Cam includes two optional security screw locations. One secures the mounting bracket to the camera base (preventing someone from unclipping the camera), and another secures the battery compartment door. Use the included security torx screwdriver to install these. Highly recommended for any outdoor or publicly accessible mounting location.

Power and Battery Considerations

The Stick Up Cam comes in battery-powered and wired (plug-in) versions. For battery models, expect 3-6 months of battery life depending on how many motion events trigger daily, how often you use Live View, and the ambient temperature (cold weather reduces battery performance).

When the battery needs charging, simply lift the camera off the bracket (the groove-and-hook design makes this a one-motion removal), charge it with the included USB cable, and snap it back onto the bracket. The mounting bracket stays permanently on the wall – you never need to unscrew anything for routine charging.

This guide covers all Ring Stick Up Cam models: Battery (1st-3rd gen), Plug-In (1st-3rd gen), and Solar. The mounting hardware and bracket system are identical across all generations. Solar models include a solar panel that mounts separately and connects via cable, eliminating the need for battery removal/charging.