topic Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame in Arlo Video Doorbell

Options to mount on a thin door frame

sjgoel — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:22:50 GMT

I want to install the video door bell where the existing audio bell is installed. But I have a thin door frame. What are my options?

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

jguerdat — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:11:21 GMT

Depends on what you mean by thin - not thick or not wide horizontally. I've mounted mine on the siding next to the door frame and have also used double-sided tape.

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

sjgoel — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:12:35 GMT

Not wide enough, as in the photo.

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

jguerdat — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:14:25 GMT

Ah - I missed the attachment. That's a tough call - all I can think of is to mount it on the angle bracket to the brick surface. Otherwise, on the opposite side of the door if room permits.

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

StephenB — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:19:08 GMT

@sjgoel wrote:
Not wide enough, as in the photo.

How wide is it (including the molding at the brick wall)?

The width is 1.77 inches (per Amazon) - 45 mm.

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

sjgoel — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:17:49 GMT

Including the moulding - 1.7 inch (1 in flat surface, 0.7 in moulding)

Re: Options to mount on a thin door frame

StephenB — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:36:46 GMT

@sjgoel wrote:

Including the moulding - 1.7 inch (1 in flat surface, 0.7 in moulding)

So the door frame is a little too narrow, even if you cut the moulding.

@jguerdat's angle bracket idea would work, though it might be a bit tricky to conceal the wiring (and you wouldn't want the wiring to be exposed to the elements).

You might also check with a carpenter - I suspect you could replace the trim on the outside with a 2" board (though it would extend about .3" over the side door jamb).

FWIW, the Arlo Audio Doorbell is about 1.5" wide. Though that would need a separate camera to pair with.