Overview
Modernize a legacy intercom opening with a clean retrofit made for the Ring Battery Doorbell (model 5F97F2). This two-piece intercom adapter plate by Hidden River Lab covers many NuTone / M&S intercom cutouts and provides a proper mounting surface for your doorbell. The hidden-screw design delivers a finished look while maintaining a 0° straight view for natural camera framing.
Compatibility
✔︎ Designed for: Ring Battery Doorbell (often referred to in older listings as “2nd Gen”)
✔︎ Model reference: 5F97F2 (current marketing model) / 5UM5E5 (older reference used in some listings)
✔︎ Retrofits: Many NuTone / M&S intercom door station openings (and similar-size cutouts)
✔︎ Angle: 0° straight view (no horizontal side angle, no vertical tilt)
✔︎ Mounting surface: Flat only
✖︎ Not compatible with:
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Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
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Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
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Any Ring Wired-series doorbells
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OEM corner/wedge kits
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Any other Ring models not listed above
Not sure what you have? Send a photo of your doorbell and intercom opening — we’ll help confirm fitment.
What’s Included
▪︎ 1 × Back plate (covers the intercom opening; reuses existing holes where possible)
▪︎ 1 × Face plate (mounting interface for Ring Battery Doorbell 5F97F2)
▪︎ Machine screws to secure the back plate and face plate together (hidden-screw design)
▪︎ Self-tapping screws to mount the doorbell to the adapter plate
✖︎ Doorbell and wall anchors are not included. Photos may show example setups for illustration.
Fit & Measurements
▪︎ Purpose-built to cover many NuTone / M&S intercom cutouts on flat surfaces
→ Please compare your opening to the product photos/measurements before purchase. If you want, message us photos and approximate opening size and we’ll verify.
Installation Notes
Basic tools required (e.g., screwdriver). Anchors may be needed depending on your wall surface.
▪︎ Remove the old intercom door station.
▪︎ Position the back plate over the existing opening (reuse old holes where possible).
▪︎ Attach the face plate to the back plate using the included machine screws (hidden-screw design).
▪︎ Mount the Ring Battery Doorbell (5F97F2) to the face plate using the included self-tapping screws.
▪︎ Weather-seal as appropriate for your environment.
Materials & Finish
♺ 3D-printed durable plastic for everyday outdoor use.
▪︎ New condition. Minor internal artifacts may be visible due to additive manufacturing (3D printing). External faces are designed to present cleanly once installed.
Color & Image Note
Actual color may vary slightly due to lighting and display calibration. Photos may show example setups; doorbell is not included unless stated above.
Brand & Affiliation Disclaimer
This is an aftermarket adapter made by Hidden River Lab. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ring, NuTone, or M&S. Ring®, NuTone®, and M&S® are trademarks of their respective owners. Brand names are used solely to indicate compatibility.
Intellectual Property Notice
The design, images, and listing text are intellectual property of Hidden River Lab. Purchase does not grant any license to copy, reproduce, manufacture, reverse-engineer, or commercially exploit the design in whole or in part.
Support
Unsure about your intercom opening or which Ring model you have? Message us with photos and measurements — we’ll help quickly.
