Exteranally Mounting Arlo Wirefree Cameras

[55JWB]

I have purchased a 4 camera kit for externaly monitoring and hopefully motion detected recording, I have only installed one camer so far at the rear of our home located in the back garden/yard, I think I will have to relocate the camera as it seems to be too far away to pick up movement at the back door, I can only get the motion to detect and record if I walk up closer to the camera.

anyway, my actual question is about mounting cameras at the front of the property, hight seems to be an issue with motion detect, I guess its a fine line between being high enough for the cameras to be relatively safe from malicious tampering or damage and low enough for them to capture motion and record acordingly.

also the obvious issue of attending to the camera and replacing batteries etc.

as a result has anyone used a glass/suction mount for external use??  there are hundreds of gopro style suction mounts varying massively in price, there are single 'cup' mounts and multiple cup mounts, I assume the latter being more heavy duty but of course are a lot more intrusive/noticeable. 

I am toying wiht the idea of first floor external window mounts so they can be easly accessed but I am worried about loss of suction and the thing crashing to the ground.  Anyone considered this? have any useful feedback?  opinions and options would be gratefully recieved.

many thanks

Jason  

[TomMac · Accepted solution]

You can use ANY mount as long as it has a standard threaded camera stud ( it will fit the bottom threaded hole ).

As to suction cups... sure why not.  If your worried about loss of suction and the camera falling, just tie a short thether on the mount so it doesn't go far

[MichaelRogers]

I have not used a suction mount, but here are a few tips for easily changing batteries (remounting and re-aiming) as well as another option if you have any metal (other than aluminum) surfaces on your house.

I use this (see first link below to "Grip and Grab") to pull my cameras 3-4 feet out of my reach off the magnetic ball mount, change batteries, remount and re-aim. Very handy and no ladder (or sweat) needed to change high cameras.
Ettore 49150 Grip 'n Grab Reach Tool, 50-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KUBWZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6yGDxbV6YF79K

I've used these thin but powerful magnets (see first link below) to mount the magnetic ball mount (see second link below) to metal surfaces. It's a very strong magnetic bond and prevents having to drill holes. Just make sure the metal plate on the back of the mount is tightly attached to the plastic part. I actually used a bonding glue to make sure the metal plate on the back of the mount is attached securely to the plastic part. I learned the hard way (see next story) that the metal plate on the product is not securely attached to the plastic part of the mount. (Just some weak glue/tape substance.)

N45 Disc Neodymium Magnet Dia 1.75" X 1/16" NdFeB Permanent Neodymium 4-count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CQ9C7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eAGDxbF3C9Q02

Arlo Smart Security - Table/Ceiling Mount for 100% Wire-Free Cameras (VMA1100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TTLGK2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8DGDxbAYGJ3A2

If you're going to use a suction cup to mount the camera to glass, you should know I once had a camera fall ~60 feet on to concrete, but it still functions perfectly (despite having a few bumps and bruises). My guess is if that you're going to use a suction cup system as a quasi permanent mount (outside especially), your camera will take a few spills from time to time.

If the metal mounting surface isn't an option, I suggest mounting the magnetic ball mount to the (wood part of the) house securely with screws, and then using the "Grip and Grab" to mitigate the pain in the ass part of changing batteries. No ladders, no sweat, no muss and no fuss.

[55JWB]

Many thanks for the reponses, I have now seen the teather and if using a window mount i will defo use one, makes perfect sense..

Wood and metal mount are not really an option, to reach the wood I would need a large ladder

this is the front of the house...  I am thinking windown mounted on the first floor left and right...