Learning how to mount a Ring doorbell starts with identifying the exact model you own. Ring has changed its doorbell dimensions, mounting plates, battery designs, and release mechanisms several times. A bracket made for the 2024 Battery Doorbell may not fit a 2026 Battery Doorbell, while a mount for a battery model may exclude every wired model. This guide explains the standard drilled installation, no-drill choices, angle mounts, and the right approach for brick, stucco, wood, and vinyl siding.
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Table of Contents
| Mount | Compatible Ring Models | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Homalor Anti-Theft Door Mount | Video Doorbell 1–4, 2020 Video Doorbell, and 2023–2024 Battery Plus/Pro models | Renters and inward-opening doors |
| RIOVO 30–55° Angle Mount | Many 2020–2026 battery models plus select Video Doorbell Wired and Pro models | Broad compatibility and moderate angle correction |
| tihii 40–140° Angle Mount | Latest 2025–2026 Battery Plus/Pro and select new wired bodies; choose the correct variation | Recessed doors and severe side angles |
| Pyfhy No-Drill Adhesive Mount | Newest second-generation Battery Doorbell, Plus, and Pro bodies | Smooth, flat surfaces where drilling is prohibited |
| Sibada Vinyl Siding Wedge Mount | Video Doorbell 1–4, 2020 Video Doorbell, Wired, Pro, and Pro 2 | Correcting the upward tilt caused by 4-inch standard vinyl siding |
Where to Mount a Ring Doorbell
Ring’s current installation guides use approximately 48 inches, or 1.2 meters, from the ground as the standard starting height. That is not an unbreakable rule. Head-to-toe models have a different vertical view than older 16:9 doorbells, and steps, raised porches, narrow trim, and existing wiring can all affect the final position.
The useful target is the visitor’s approach path. A doorbell facing straight outward may cover the walkway well, but a doorbell beside a recessed or side-facing entry may need an angle mount to aim across the porch. An angle bracket redirects the existing field of view; it does not make the camera lens itself wider.
Before drilling, hold the doorbell or bracket in position and check Live View in the Ring app. Look for faces, packages, the edge of the doorway, and any large area of sky that could dominate the exposure. Also check that the selected location is not directly beneath a gutter joint or roof edge that regularly dumps water onto the wall.
How to Mount a Ring Doorbell With Screws
The drilled method is normally the strongest long-term installation, but Ring does not use one universal procedure across every battery and wired model. Use these steps as the mounting sequence and follow the model-specific instructions in the Ring app for wiring, battery installation, and final attachment.
- Identify the model. Confirm the complete model name and generation before choosing a bracket, wedge, or no-drill plate.
- Complete the app setup. Scan the QR code and follow the Ring app until it reaches the physical installation stage.
- Choose the location. Start near 48 inches from the ground, hold the doorbell in place, and check the view before marking holes.
- Shut off electrical power when wiring is involved. If you are replacing a wired doorbell, turn off its circuit at the breaker. Confirm your transformer and chime meet the requirements for your exact Ring model. Don’t skip this step.
- Mark the holes. Use the supplied mounting plate, angle mount, or drilling template. Make sure it is level before drilling.
- Drill for the surface. Use a wood bit for solid wood and a masonry bit for brick, concrete, or traditional stucco. The hole diameter must match the wall anchor or the dimension specified in the Ring manual.
- Fasten the plate or angle mount. Tighten the screws until the bracket is secure without distorting plastic parts or crushing the mounting surface.
- Attach the doorbell using its model-specific mechanism. Depending on the model, that may be mounting screws, a snap-in bracket, a faceplate security screw, or a release-tool system.
- Test the finished view. Check Live View, motion zones, package coverage, and door clearance before putting away the tools.
How to Mount a Ring Doorbell Without Drilling
There are two genuinely different no-drill methods: an adhesive wall plate and an anti-theft holder that clamps around the edge of an inward-opening door. They solve different problems and are not interchangeable.
An adhesive mount needs a smooth, flat, clean, fully cured surface. Painted wood, metal, glass, and other nonporous surfaces are the usual candidates. Brick, rough stucco, uneven stone, dirty siding, and fresh paint are poor choices because the adhesive cannot form a consistent bond. Clean an approved surface with isopropyl alcohol, allow it to dry completely, and observe the mount manufacturer’s curing time before attaching the doorbell.
A door holder places the doorbell in a metal enclosure and wraps around the door edge. It does not depend on the wall surface, but it generally requires an inward-opening door with enough clearance between the door and frame. These mounts usually do not fit storm doors, screen doors, outward-opening doors, or doors with unusually tight weatherstripping.
No-drill does not mean universal. The enclosure must fit the doorbell body, and 2026 Ring battery models use different dimensions from several older generations.
How to Mount a Ring Doorbell on Brick or Concrete
Adhesive plates are unreliable on rough masonry, so a drilled installation is normally the better choice. Several current Ring manuals specify a 1/4-inch masonry bit for the wall anchors supplied with that particular doorbell. Check your manual before drilling because included hardware and hole sizes can differ.
Drilling into a sound mortar joint can make the hole easier to repair later, but mortar is not always the stronger location. Old, sandy, cracked, or deteriorating mortar may not hold an anchor securely. Solid brick can provide a firmer installation when drilled correctly, although it is harder to patch invisibly. Choose the sounder material at the exact mounting location rather than treating mortar as an automatic rule.
Use a masonry bit, keep the drill square to the surface, clear dust from the hole, and insert the specified anchor. Do not enlarge the hole by rocking the drill, since an oversized opening can prevent the anchor from gripping.
Mounting on Stucco or Vinyl Siding
Traditional cement stucco can usually be drilled with a masonry bit, but the hole should match the anchor manufacturer’s specified diameter. Start without hammer action if the finish is brittle, switch modes only if needed, and avoid overtightening the screw against the surface. Synthetic stucco systems can have foam behind the finish and may require different anchors or solid backing. We’re not masons, so study up on this prior to starting.
Vinyl siding is not structural support. Do not rely on a screw threaded only into the thin siding panel. A properly installed siding block can provide a flat mounting surface, but the block and doorbell still need to be fastened to suitable sheathing, framing, or another approved substrate. Doorbell-specific siding wedges and seam-mounted brackets are alternatives when they are rated for your siding profile and exact Ring model.
For more surface-specific hardware ideas, see our guide to outdoor security camera mounts.
Best Ring Doorbell Angle, No-Drill, and Vinyl Siding Mounts
Homalor Anti-Theft Door Mount
This is the renter-focused choice for an inward-opening apartment, condo, or dorm door. The stainless steel holder uses hidden rear fasteners and requires no holes in the wall or door. It fits doors approximately 0.59 to 1.98 inches thick with at least a 0.06-inch gap, but it does not fit storm doors, screen doors, iron security doors, or outward-opening doors. Compatibility includes several older Ring Video Doorbells plus 2023–2024 Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro models. It specifically excludes the new 2026 Battery Doorbell, Plus, and Pro bodies.
RIOVO 30–55° Adjustable Angle Mount
The RIOVO is the broad-compatibility angle choice in this group. Its current compatibility list spans many older Ring Video Doorbells, the 2020 and 2024 bodies, several 2026 battery models, Video Doorbell Wired, and select Pro models. The adjustable 30-to-55-degree range is useful when the doorbell sits beside the door and needs to face more directly toward the approach path. Because Ring has reused similar product names, compare your complete model name with the current listing before ordering.
tihii 40–140° Adjustable Angle Mount
This is the specialized pick for the redesigned 2025–2026 Ring bodies and for entrances requiring much more rotation than a normal wedge provides. The listing offers different model variations, including one for the 2026 Battery Doorbell and another for the new Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro bodies. The wider 40-to-140-degree adjustment is useful beside a deeply recessed or side-facing doorway. Select the variation that names your exact doorbell rather than choosing by appearance.
Pyfhy No-Drill Adhesive Mount
This adhesive bracket is aimed at the newest second-generation Ring Battery Doorbell, Battery Doorbell Plus, and Battery Doorbell Pro bodies. It is the appropriate style for a smooth apartment wall, finished wood trim, metal, or another flat surface where drilling is prohibited. It is not the right answer for brick, coarse stucco, stone, or loose paint. Clean the surface first and follow the adhesive curing instructions before placing the full weight of the doorbell on it.
Sibada Vinyl Siding Wedge Mount
The Sibada wedge is made for 4-inch standard vinyl siding. It corrects the upward tilt created by the siding profile so the doorbell faces forward. The current listing names Ring Video Doorbell 1, 2, 3, and 4, the 2020 Video Doorbell, Video Doorbell Wired, Video Doorbell Pro, and Pro 2. It does not fit Dutch lap siding, and the listing does not include the newer 2024 or 2026 Battery Doorbell bodies. This is a screw-mounted correction wedge, not a no-drill siding clip, so the screws still need suitable backing behind the siding.
Can You Mount a Ring Doorbell on the Door?
Yes, but a door-mounted holder is primarily for battery-powered models. The camera moves and vibrates whenever the door opens, which can produce extra motion events or temporarily change the view. A wired doorbell is generally unsuitable because the low-voltage wiring would have to move with the door.
Before ordering a door mount, check four measurements: door thickness, the clearance gap at the edge, the doorbell body dimensions, and whether the door swings inward. Also open the door fully to confirm the holder will not strike the frame, wall, or nearby hardware.
Ring Doorbell Mounting FAQ
What is the best mounting height for a Ring doorbell?
Approximately 48 inches from the ground is Ring’s standard starting point. Adjust only when steps, existing wiring, trim, or the field of view from your particular model makes another height more useful.
Can you mount a Ring doorbell without drilling?
Yes. Use an adhesive plate on a smooth, approved surface or a door-edge holder on a compatible inward-opening door. Adhesive mounts are not dependable on rough brick, coarse stucco, uneven stone, or uncured paint.
Should you drill into brick or mortar?
Use whichever material is sounder at the mounting location. Mortar is easier to repair, but weak or crumbling mortar may not hold an anchor. Solid brick can provide a firmer installation when drilled with the correct masonry bit.
Do all Ring doorbells use the same mounting bracket?
No. Ring doorbells vary in body size, hole pattern, battery design, and attachment mechanism. Always match an aftermarket bracket to the complete model name and generation.
Does an angle mount improve Ring motion detection?
It can when the stock position points away from the actual approach path. The mount redirects the camera and detection area; it does not increase the lens’s native field of view.
