Maximum Arlo pro placement height?

[Drocks523]

What is the maximum height on the outside of your house recommended to still get maximum functionality out of the motion detector and voice

[trayes77]

I read an article the other day, can't remember the site, but a security expert suggested to have a camera approximately 9ft off of the ground for effectiveness. Though the expert was talking in general and not specifically the Arlo/Pro. I have my Arlo pro about 8ft from the ground. I get motion detection about 10-15 ft from the camera and can hear speaker audio if I speak loudly. My camera is pointed as far down as the included magnetic base would let me. Hope this helps.

[TomMac]

I like the lower ranges if the camera is hardened or protected.... BUT, for Arlo I use about 8 feet.

The height is sort of a balance between getting a good face shot ( esp if they wear baseball caps ) and putting the camera out of normal reach.

( use to install cameras for security )

But, I also recommend a short tether of 6" on the arlo camera if you use a ball mount... from the mount to the threaded hole on camera ( 1/4-20 bolt )

So if it is knocked, it wont fall to the ground.

[Drocks523]

I was thinking of either buying the ceiling mount or the outdoor security mount. Im thinking of installing it above my garage door as the 2nd floor bumps out 3-4 feet and and i think it would keep the camera out of the direct sun and weather. do you have any advice as to which mount is better and more secure?

[TomMac]

The more secure mount is a threaded mount over the half ball and/or table mount

But I would recommend using a temp mount ( half ball / one screw ) till you are sure it is a good location before mounting a threaded mount which can use 3 or 4

[Retired_Member · Accepted solution]

Drocks,

I recall NETGEAR having a position on this. Here is what they have to say:

"Mount your Arlo camera at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) above the floor or ground, angle it slightly downward, and place it within 10-15 feet (3.0-4.6 meters) of where motion is expected."

Source: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Arlo-Knowledge-Base/How-do-I-optimize-my-Arlo-Wire-Free-or-Arlo-Pro...

Regards,

Dave