Ring Doorbell Wedge Installation How To Get The Perfect Viewing Angle
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Ring Doorbell Viewing Angle Adjustment With Wedge
The Ring Doorbell 2 and Ring Pro can be mounted completely flat, or angled to create a better viewing angle. We guide you through the different options for mounting your Ring Doorbell with diagrams showing you how to get the best viewing angle for your Ring 2 Doorbell or Ring Doorbell Pro using Ring Doorbell wedges and Ring Doorbell angle mounts. These instructions will also work for the standard Ring Doorbell.
Ring Doorbell Wedge: What Is it?
The Ring Doorbell comes with and angle wedge in the box that allows you to adjust the viewing angle to the left or right by 15 degrees. However the Ring doorbell wedge that comes in the box does not let you precisely adjust the viewing angle, the mounting plate is all or nothing.
So you can either get 0 degrees adjustment or 15 degrees adjustment. In my case having more flexibility to adjust the viewing angle to get the best view from my front door is why I used a fully adjustable Ring Pro Doorbell Wedge available on amazon. The fully adjustable mount let me set the viewing angle at the exact angle that would maximize the view from my door. They also make a similar wedge for the Ring 2 Doorbell that will allow you to precisely adjust the viewing angle.
When you are mounting your Ring Doorbell you should decide if you want the to install the Ring Doorbell wedge before you install the Ring Doorbell or Ring Pro as the wires for the Ring Doorbell must be routed through the wedge attached to the back of the mounting plate. It’s also important that you order the correct wedge for your doorbell as the Ring Pro Wedge will not fit the Ring 2 and vice versa.
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If you only need 15 degrees of adjustment to angle your Ring Doorbell the provided mounts work ok, but if you have a wall next to your Ring Doorbell or your Ring Doorbell is mounted perpendicular to your door it is most likely advantageous to use a full adjustable Ring Angle Mount that will give you a better viewing angle. I have a wall next to my front door which is why I needed a Ring Angle mount with more adjustment.
Below we cover the different scenarios that warrant using a Ring Doorbell Wedge and how you can get the best viewing angle for Ring. Below I’ve also included the Ring Doorbell mounts that I used for my Ring Doorbell and recommend.
Ring Doorbell Wedge: 30-55 Degree Angle Mount Change
If you need to change the nest hello angle more than 15 degrees there are several 3 party options on Amazon which allow you to change adjust the Ring Viewing Angle between 30-55 degrees which is 40 degrees more than the basic 15 degree wedge. While 40 degrees might not seem like a lot it can make a big difference on what you see with within the viewing angle of the Ring Doorbell. The Ring Doorbell has a 160 degree viewing angle so it covers a large field of view but using an adjustable Ring Angle mount can help improve what you want to see at your front door.
Below we have provided several diagrams that illustrate what you will see with the Ring Doorbell in different viewing configurations with different angles using both the 15 degree Ring Wedge or compatible 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell angle mounts.
Standard forward facing nest hello installation, no wedge or nest hello angle mount used.
Forward Facing Ring Doorbell: Ring Doorbell Viewing Angle
The diagrams below show you the view you will get using your Ring Doorbell with no wedge, the view with the Ring wedge 15 degree adjustment, and the view with a 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell Wedge so you can determine the best viewing angle for your Ring Doorbell.
In the diagrams the field of view of the Ring Doorbell is represented by everything between the two red lines. The blue line represents the front of the house and the Ring Doorbell position is represented to the right of the door.
Ring Doorbell Viewing Angle Diagram
Without the Ring Doorbell wedge you can cover 160 degrees, but there could be a potential blind spot close to your front door. As you can see in the second diagram adding the Ring Doorbell wedge with it’s 15 degrees of tilt will most likely eliminate blind spots close to the door if your doorbell is positioned on the doorframe itself or close to the door.
If the Ring Doorbell is positioned further away from the door, the potential for blind spots will increase and using a the Ring Pro Doorbell wedge or a Ring 2 Doorbell Mount can help reduce the blind spots near the door.
In the third diagram we show the Ring viewing angle when the 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell angle mount is used. If your doorbell is mounted on the door frame the 35 degree Ring Doorbell angle mount is most likely excessive.
If your Ring Doorbell is mounted further away from the door the Ring Doorbell wedge mount could help eliminate blind spots near the door. The other potential reason to use the 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell angle mount in this scenario would be if you wanted to cover more area in a driveway, or a particular side of your house.
For most people if the doorbell is mounted on the existing door frame is facing forward in the direction you want to cover, there is most likely no need for the Ring Doorbell Pro Wedge or the Ring 2 Doorbell Mount but if you are looking to cover a specific part of your front yard or the doorbell is located further away from your front door the angled Ring Doorbell Wedge’s can help you get a better view.
Side Facing Ring Doorbell: Get The Best View
Every house is different and optimizing the viewing angle for your particular house might take a little bit of adjustment. Once you have the Ring Doorbell installed, you can always go back and change the viewing angle it’s just a little bit more work. That’s why we’ve compiled the diagrams here to show you the viewing angle you get with different home configurations without the Ring Doorbell Wedge and with the Ring Doorbell angle mount.
On a Ring Doorbell Installation where your Ring Doorbell is mounted to a wall adjacent to your door like in the diagrams below you will get a great view of visitors and package delivery people who come to Ring the doorbell. This is because it’s natural to turn and press the doorbell and look at it when you go to press it meaning you will get a good shot of peoples faces who do press your doorbell.
But if your looking to protect your home from would be amazon package thieves and you have a side facing doorbell as shown in the diagram below it’s useful to consider the following. A package thief isn’t going to ring your doorbell and orient their face looking directly at your door, their primary goal is to get the package and get in and out as quick as possible they are looking at the package on your front doorbell not your doorbell. Often times amazon package thieves try and obstruct their faces as much as possible with either hats or hoods.
Ring Doorbell Installed With No Wedge, Ring Doorbell Viewing Angle Diagram
If the Ring Doorbell is mounted to the side of your door as in the diagram below you can risk only getting a profile shot of the package thief, which might not be as helpful to authorities as getting a full frontal face shot. In the diagrams below we illustrate the potential issue and view that you would see though your Ring Doorbell . The green side shows you what will be on camera and the red side shows what will most likely be obstructed from view.
If you have a side mounted doorbell you can add the 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell angle mount to increase the probability that you will catch a good face shot of a package thief approaching the door as shown below.
The first diagram shows the view with no wedge or angle adjustment. The second diagram shows the view with the 35 degree Ring Doorbell angle mount
Ring Doorbell Installed With Adjustable Viewing Angle Wedge
There are several options online for Ring Doorbell adjustable angle mounts but we prefer the 30-55 Degree Ring Wedge mount shown below because it offers the most versatility for adjustment, good quality and a fair price.
Having the ability to precisely adjust the viewing angle degree by degree allows you to maximize the view of your doorbell and increases it’s functionality.
Ring Doorbell With Ring Doorbell Mount & Nest Wedge
In the example Ring Doorbell installation below we show you what a completed installation looks like using the Ring Doorbell Wedge with adjustment between 30-55 degrees. This Ring Pro Doorbell is adjusted to 30 degrees.
Ring Doorbell Pro With Adjustable Wedge Installed
Ring Doorbell Installed In A Corner
Below we show you an example of a Ring Doorbell installed in a corner and the typical view you will get with a Ring Doorbell installed in a corner using the 15 degree provided Ring Doorbell wedge.
You can see with the provided Ring Doorbell 15 degree wedge you get a good view of the approach to the door and a portion of the side yard. This viewing angle covers the entire front of the door and you can actually see the left side of the door frame in the lower left of the Ring Doorbell live video feed.
The only downside to current view using the the 15 degree wedge is that a portion of the feed is viewing the wall.
If you wanted to maximize the view for better coverage of the side yard you could use a 30-55 degree Ring Doorbell wedge.
View with 15 degree Doorbell Wedge installed.
How To Adjust The Nest Hello View Up Or Down
We commonly get asked if you can change the up-down vertical viewing angle of the Ring Doorbell and you can easily change the vertical viewing angle of the Ring Pro, Ring 2 and Ring Doorbell. All you need is a wedge that adjust’s the viewing angle up or down.
We have found most people want to adjust the viewing angle downwards to view a steps that go down from a landing or a porch to street level to better cover people approaching towards an elevated house.
We’ve included links below to the up and down adjustment doorbell wedges for each type of Ring Doorbell below.
Ring Doorbell Wedge: Summary
Adjusting your Ring Doorbell viewing angle can be a great way to maximize the security coverage for your home. There are options to adjust the up and down viewing angle as well as the side to side viewing angle for the Ring Doorbell. In my experience a fully adjustable Ring Pro Doorbell Mount or a fully adjustable Ring 2 mount will allow you to get the best viewing angle for your smart doorbell.
FAQ: Ring Doorbell
Does Ring Work With Alexa?
Yes, the Ring Doorbell works with all Amazon Echo Alexa devices. If you have an echo device with a screen like the Echo Show 5 you can view the live stream a
Does The Ring Doorbell Come With A Wedge?
Yes, with fixed wedges in the box, but you can’t precisely adjust the angle like an adjustable mount, which is what we recommend for larger adjustments to get the best view.
Do I Have To Install The Ring Doorbell With The Wedge?
No, you can install the Ring Doorbell without the Ring Doorbell Wedge.
