The Quick Start Guide for the Ring Motion Detector (second generation) says to place it at least “0.5 in (15.24 cm)” from the ceiling.
I assume that was meant to be 0.5 ft, not 0.5 in. Right?
@joshp123 wrote:
The Quick Start Guide for the Ring Motion Detector (second generation) says to place it at least “0.5 in (15.24 cm)” from the ceiling.
I assume that was meant to be 0.5 ft, not 0.5 in. Right?
Hello @joshp123 ,
No, it actually does indeed mean to place it at least 0.5 inches (1/2") from the ceiling, because it needs that little minimum amount of space for when you need to replace the batteries in 3 years. The Motion Sensor needs to slide upwards a little for you to remove it from its mounting bracket which is fixed to the wall. Without that 1/2 inch space, it can’t move up enough to detach it off the bracket.
Alarm Motion Sensors (2nd Gen) have a recommended mounting height of 7’ 6" above the floor. But if you have low ceilings or Crown Molding, you might not be able to go high enough to get this 7-1/2 feet. You should then mount if as high as the ceiling/molding allows while still leaving the needed 1/2" space above the sensor.
I hope this clears up any misunderstanding. 
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