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Options to mount on a thin door frame

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sjgoel
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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?

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jguerdat
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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.

sjgoel
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Not wide enough, as in the photo.
jguerdat
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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.

StephenB
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@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.

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

StephenB
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@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.

 

 

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