# Mounting options. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Tags:** cam-v1-v2\ **Created:** [January 17, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307 "2018-01-17T21:59:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ckyfan36](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@ckyfan36](https://forums.wyze.com/u/ckyfan36)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/1 "2018-01-17T21:59:02Z")
Hello all. First off, just want to say how much I love my Wyzecam. Already have several family and friends sold on it. Mounting options are pretty important to me. I think coming up with different options would be a big help and selling point for the company. I love the magnetic feature, and the circle magnetic plate is nice. However trying to move it without damaging your wall is impossible. What worked for me is, I drilled a hole directly into the center of the metal plate, then used a pan screw to fasten it into the wall. That way, if I ever have to move it again, I’m just patching a small hole, instead of a large tear. I would like to see that small change become a reality but, would also like to see what others have come up with. ---
**Author:** ![Loki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/loki/32/1595_2.png) [@Loki](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Loki)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/2 "2018-01-17T23:00:06Z")
The magnetic mount is great for temporary locations or surfaces that can’t take a screw. But rather than screw the metal ring to the wall, which still has the problem of the camera positioning being disturbed if you touch it, I have drilled a couple small holes in the sides of the gray foot. With these holes I can use a small wall anchor or two for a very secure immovable mount that will be easy to patch if removed. In the photo below, I used only one of the holes and a small drywall anchor and the camera is rock solid. ![IMG_0800.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/1X/1f2f488b73d09f91e60bf4c323c3af0f51ad02cf.jpeg) ![IMG_0800-1.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/1X/a481a5120a00fbcfe505ddd2b546f0ea217710b2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![WyzeDongsheng](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/wyzedongsheng/32/1536_2.png) [@WyzeDongsheng](https://forums.wyze.com/u/WyzeDongsheng)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/3 "2018-01-17T23:30:37Z")
We are working on a mounting kit, with pre-drilled holes and screw set. Stay tuned.   Other than screw, 3M command strip works too. We are in talk with them, but not sure if we could get something fitting our need. ---
**Author:** ![jonaschandler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@jonaschandler](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jonaschandler)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/4 "2018-01-23T20:07:40Z")
WyzeR, any suggestions on removing the magnetic circle from walls without also removing the paint? ---
**Author:** ![hkgraf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@hkgraf](https://forums.wyze.com/u/hkgraf)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/5 "2018-01-25T12:53:46Z")
I 3D printed a bracket for mounting: > **[Xiaomi XiaoFang holder by toritor](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2243040)** > > Xiaomi XiaoFang camera holder. And a little “hood” to protect it a bit from the elements: > **[Xiaofang/Wyzecam Outdoor Cover by hgraf](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2765297)** > > Outdoor cover for Xiaofang/Wyzecam outdoor camera. > While the camera isn't weatherproof, if you want to mount it outdoors but have at least a little protection from the elements this might do. > Hole in back is only for supply USB power cable, you'll... ---
**Author:** ![Bang321](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d07c76/32.png) [@Bang321](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Bang321)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2018, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/6 "2018-02-02T09:05:06Z")
Mine are mounted on small outlet shelves. I’ve replaced the cables with 6" usb cables to keep it tidy.   ![20180202_081630.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/1X/8624de2a1c4ce50a67e585a1eebb2a4760744551.jpeg) ![20180202_115140.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/1X/9ecc60f1d50b81077c29e7b48388c12a60c8321a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![kpkammer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/kpkammer/32/3056_2.png) [@kpkammer](https://forums.wyze.com/u/kpkammer)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/7 "2018-02-02T18:33:27Z")
I think they said you can remove it with a hairdryer. They also had a tip video about it: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/3X/0/c/0c107bedd92c7180323ca24d6f539ee6bf36d7f6.jpeg "Alternative Mounting Methods") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoRt9Kg57dM) ---
**Author:** ![allie.mickey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@allie.mickey](https://forums.wyze.com/u/allie.mickey)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/8 "2018-02-04T12:50:33Z")
Those are nice! ---
**Author:** ![rmundo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3d9bf3/32.png) [@rmundo](https://forums.wyze.com/u/rmundo)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/9 "2018-02-08T05:57:52Z")
Please share the link for the outlet shelves… ---
**Author:** ![Snortimer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/snortimer/32/723_2.png) [@Snortimer](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Snortimer)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/10 "2018-02-09T22:06:19Z")
You can probably use Command Strips to attach the base or magnetic disc to the wall. I plan to design a 3D printable mount, but it might be a few weeks until I get around to it. ---
**Author:** ![Phoffer961](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Phoffer961](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Phoffer961)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/11 "2018-02-10T14:38:52Z")
Hi, how long did it take for you to create the 3d printed hood? Would you consider making them and sell them on eBay? I would buy a couple of them! ---
**Author:** ![JackInThePast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@JackInThePast](https://forums.wyze.com/u/JackInThePast)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/12 "2018-02-12T00:14:32Z")
what kind of printable mount do you have in mind? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Snortimer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/snortimer/32/723_2.png) [@Snortimer](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Snortimer)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2018, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/13 "2018-02-12T06:53:56Z")
I hadn’t decided. I’m still playing with different placement ideas. Maybe a clip of some sort for Elfa shelves, among other options. Any requests? ---
**Author:** ![michael4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8c91f0/32.png) [@michael4](https://forums.wyze.com/u/michael4)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/14 "2018-03-19T10:43:39Z")
Have you considered providing a single, centered hole in the magnet, counter-sunk for a single #6 wood screw? Basically, just screw the magnet to the wall keeping a flat surface, and voila. ---
**Author:** ![BarryS441](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@BarryS441](https://forums.wyze.com/u/BarryS441)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/15 "2018-03-19T12:07:36Z")
This mount works GREAT! Thank you for the link. ---
**Author:** ![lpbonasso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ba0ec/32.png) [@lpbonasso](https://forums.wyze.com/u/lpbonasso)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2018, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/16 "2018-04-01T08:20:29Z")
I used a command strip to hold a 2" stainless steel washer ( at any hardware store) to the wall. The magnetic base of the WyzeCam sits perfectly on this circle. The camera has been in place for over 40 days with no apparent slippage. I wouldn’t try to get an arrangement with the Command Strip people since all you need to do is buy them off the shelf. I hope this info helps others. ---
**Author:** ![MrRat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/mrrat/32/1904_2.png) [@MrRat](https://forums.wyze.com/u/MrRat)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/17 "2018-04-16T10:47:42Z")
How about a [Joby Tripod](https://amzn.to/2J0NFXg) Found a nut that fit the tripod and glued it to the plate that comes with the cam. screwed the nut to the tripod stick the tripod anywhere ---
**Author:** ![Phoffer961](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Phoffer961](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Phoffer961)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/18 "2018-04-16T14:30:18Z")
Great idea Mr. Rat! Very smart mount! ---
**Author:** ![moxie136](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/977dab/32.png) [@moxie136](https://forums.wyze.com/u/moxie136)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/19 "2018-04-17T00:10:32Z")
I have used the command strips to attach the disc to drywall while trying out various locations and it comes off without any damage. The 3M tape that comes with the cam, I have removed it from other surfaces by using dental floss to saw off the attached piece, then rolling the remaining residue off with fingertips. I haven’t tried it on drywall, just glass, plastic, and painted steel surfaces. ---
**Author:** ![jbbentz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@jbbentz](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jbbentz)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307/20 "2018-04-18T17:12:58Z")
is there something in the base piece (not the metal plate, but the grey “foot” on the camera) that prevents you from just drilling a whole through it, and screwing it to the wall? [Next page](https://forums.wyze.com/t/mounting-options/3307.md?page=2)