topic Re: Using stock magnetic mount outside in Arlo Pro

Using stock magnetic mount outside

llano — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:46:31 GMT

I want to mount my Arlo Pro cameras outside. Have folks used the magnetic mounts that come with the cameras for outside mounting? If so, any problems or things to think through about that setup? If not, what is the reaosn why?

I should note -- two spots would be partially sheltered, but one spot would be out in the open. Not a high wind area, but we do get strong gusts with thunderstorms a few times a year.

Thanks.

Re: Using stock magnetic mount outside

jguerdat — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:47:50 GMT

From a weather perspective, no real problem. It's more of a security one where a threaded mount woul slow down a thief.

Re: Using stock magnetic mount outside

llano — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:13:10 GMT

Thanks. Other thoughts welcome. Hadn't thought of that issue, though. Some will be mounted high enough to be out of reach, but will have to consider where they all are set.

Re: Using stock magnetic mount outside

TomMac — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:41:15 GMT

Magnetic mounts have worked for me for two years now... just in case tho, I recommend a short teather from the mount to a 1/4-20 bolt screwed into the camera threaded hole ...many have had birds knock the cameras off.

( I use fishing line , works fine )