Mounting a Blink camera sounds simple until you actually try to do it on a real house. The included ball-and-socket mount that ships with current Blink cameras is genuinely good for standard flat wall installations. But the moment you have vinyl siding, no accessible flat surface, a gutter you want to use, a window you want to monitor from inside, or a battery camera you want to run without ever swapping batteries, the included hardware falls short.
This guide covers the best ways to mount any Blink outdoor camera on your home, including no-drill options for vinyl siding, gutter mounts, solar panel charging mounts, suction cup setups for windows and glass, and placement advice that applies across the full Blink outdoor lineup.
Blink Outdoor Camera Models and Their Mounting Systems
The Blink outdoor lineup has gone through several generations with meaningful changes to the mounting system along the way. Understanding which model you own matters before buying any third-party mount.
The Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) and Blink Outdoor 2K+ are the current flagship models. Both use a ball-and-socket mount that ships in the box and allows full tilt and rotation. The camera snaps onto the mount base and can be ceiling-mounted using an included adapter. The mounting system on these models is Blink’s best yet.
The Blink Outdoor (3rd Gen) uses the same general ball-and-socket approach as the current models and is compatible with most of the same third-party mounts. It also supports the official Blink Solar Panel Mount for wire-free solar charging.
The Blink XT2 and Blink XT are older but still widely used. They use a proprietary battery compartment latch attachment rather than the newer ball-and-socket system, but the same gutter, vinyl siding, and suction cup mount solutions work across all generations. Many third-party mounts explicitly list XT and XT2 compatibility.
For all models, the included mount requires drilling into a flat surface. If you want to avoid drilling, the sections below cover every practical alternative.
Quick Comparison: Best Blink Camera Mounts
| Mount | Best For | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Siding Clips (12 Pack) | Best No-Drill Siding Mount | Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, XT |
| Holicfun Vinyl Siding Mount | Best Siding Mount with Bracket | All Models |
| Wasserstein Gutter Mount | Best Gutter Mount | Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, XT |
| Uogw Solar Panel Charging Mount | Best Solar / No Battery Swaps | Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, XT |
| ALERTCAM Suction Cup Mount | Best Window / Indoor Mount | Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, XT, Mini |
The Included Blink Mount: When It Works and When It Does Not
The ball-and-socket mount included with current Blink cameras is the best version Blink has shipped. It snaps into the back of the camera, allows full tilt and rotation, and includes an adapter for ceiling and soffit mounting. For a standard installation on wood trim, fascia, or any flat vertical surface where drilling is acceptable, it works well and gives you a clean result.
It does not work well on vinyl siding, which flexes and provides an unstable base for screws. It is not practical for gutters, windows, or glass. And if you want to avoid drilling entirely, you need one of the alternatives below.
Best No-Drill Option for Vinyl Siding: Siding Clips
Vinyl siding is where most Blink owners run into problems. Drilling into vinyl siding is not just aesthetically messy — it can cause cracking, lets moisture behind the panels, and leaves permanent holes if you ever remove the camera. Siding clips solve the problem entirely.
Vinyl siding clips are small stainless steel hooks that slide underneath the overlapping edge of standard lap siding panels. They hook onto the bottom lip of the siding course and give you a solid attachment point without any drilling. You attach the Blink mount base to the clips using the included screws, slide the clips into the siding seam, and snap the camera in. The whole setup is fully reversible with no marks left behind.
Stainless Steel Vinyl Siding Clips (12 Pack)
This 12-pack of stainless steel siding clips is the most practical way to mount multiple Blink cameras on vinyl siding without drilling. The 304-grade stainless steel is rust-resistant and rated for year-round outdoor use. Each clip holds up to 10 pounds, which is more than sufficient for a Blink camera. The 12-pack gives you enough clips for several cameras, and the low-profile bend design keeps them stable once installed.
Compatible with Blink Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, and XT cameras. These attach to the mount that came in the box with the camera. Works on standard horizontal lap vinyl and aluminum siding.
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Holicfun No-Drill Vinyl Siding Mount
The Holicfun vinyl siding mount is a more complete solution that includes both the siding clip mechanism and an adjustable mounting bracket in one package. Rather than just providing hooks, it gives you a bracket that attaches directly to the siding and provides a more secure base for the camera with 360-degree adjustability. Compatible with all Blink models via a 1/4-20 thread adapter, and confirmed for Ring, eufy, Wyze, and Arlo as well if you have a mixed camera system.
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Best No-Drill Outdoor Option: Gutter Mount
Gutter mounting is one of the most practical outdoor camera positions available. The eave height puts the camera 10 to 15 feet off the ground depending on your home, providing a wide downward field of view over driveways, walkways, and yard approaches. At that height the camera is significantly harder to tamper with or steal, and you get the added benefit of the roofline providing some weather protection overhead.
Wasserstein Gutter Mount
The Wasserstein gutter mount clamps to the front lip of your rain gutter using two tightening screws, with no drilling into the house required. A universal screw adapter is included that connects to the Blink camera base. The mount adjusts 360 degrees of swivel and 180 degrees of tilt, and the rust-resistant construction handles year-round outdoor exposure reliably. Compatible with Blink Outdoor, Outdoor 4, XT, and XT2 cameras.
Installation takes under 10 minutes. The clamp works on aluminum, vinyl, and steel gutters. If you later need to clean the gutters or have roof work done, the mount slides off and reinstalls without any tools.
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Best Solar Option: Uogw Solar Panel Charging Mount
If you are tired of swapping AA batteries every few months, a solar panel charging mount is the most practical long-term solution for any Blink battery camera. The Uogw solar panel charging mount is a two-in-one unit: a wall mount for the Blink camera and an integrated solar panel that keeps the camera continuously powered without any wiring or battery changes.
The built-in 3300mAh battery stores solar energy during daylight hours so the camera continues to run overnight and through cloudy periods without interruption. The 2W monocrystalline panel is rated IP67 waterproof and operates in temperatures from -4F to 120F. The 360-degree adjustable mount bracket lets you aim the panel toward the sun independently of the camera angle, and the whole unit installs with screws into any wall or trim surface.
Compatible with Blink Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT3, XT2, and XT cameras. For owners with the Blink Outdoor 3rd Gen specifically, the official Blink Solar Panel Mount is also worth considering as a brand-specific alternative.
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Best Window and Indoor Option: ALERTCAM Suction Cup Mount
For monitoring a driveway or front yard from inside a window, or for indoor setups where you want no wall contact at all, a suction cup mount is the cleanest solution. The ALERTCAM suction cup mount attaches to glass, tile, and other smooth surfaces without any drilling, adhesive, or permanent marks.
This is particularly useful if you want to keep a Blink camera inside a window pointing outward. The glass acts as a weather barrier so the camera stays dry, the suction cup holds securely on standard window glass, and the camera can be repositioned or removed in seconds. For indoor monitoring, the same setup works on tile walls, glass shower enclosures, and any polished surface.
Compatible with Blink Outdoor 4, 3rd Gen, XT2, XT, and Mini cameras. The two-pack is practical for covering multiple windows or entry points.
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Placement Tips for Better Blink Camera Coverage
The mount gets the camera where you need it. Placement determines whether the footage is actually useful.
Mount between 8 and 10 feet high. This is the sweet spot for Blink outdoor cameras. Below 8 feet and the camera is easy to reach or block. Above 10 to 12 feet and the downward angle becomes steep enough that facial recognition suffers and the motion detection zone shortens. Gutter height is typically ideal for most single-story homes.
Focus on entry points first. Driveways, front doors, side gates, and walkways are where coverage matters most. A camera covering the driveway approach gives you earlier warning of approaching vehicles than one mounted above the door covering only the porch.
Corner placement maximizes field of view. Mounting at the corner of the house rather than the center of a wall gives the camera a wider coverage angle across both faces of the structure. If you can only put up one camera on a given side of your home, the corner is almost always the better position.
Avoid pointing directly into the sun. East-facing cameras deal with direct morning sun and west-facing cameras deal with afternoon sun. Both cause lens flare and washed-out footage during peak hours. South or north facing positions avoid this problem. If east or west is unavoidable, a mounting position under an eave or soffit provides some shade.
Check WiFi signal strength before finalizing position. Blink cameras depend on a reliable WiFi connection for alerts and video upload. Before drilling or committing to an adhesive install, check the signal strength at the planned camera location using your phone. A weak signal causes delayed alerts and missed recordings regardless of how well the camera is mounted.
Common Blink Mounting Mistakes
Mounting too high. Eave height is ideal. Roofline height creates a steep downward angle that hurts both recognition quality and the PIR motion detection range. Higher is not always better with battery-powered cameras.
Drilling into vinyl siding. Unnecessary and hard to reverse. Use siding clips instead. They hold just as well and leave no marks when removed.
Ignoring the solar panel position. If you are using a solar charging mount, the panel needs southern exposure from roughly 9am to 3pm to charge effectively. Mounting the camera in the ideal coverage position but accepting poor solar panel placement will result in insufficient charging during winter months when daylight hours are short.
Using a suction mount outdoors in temperature extremes. Suction cups lose grip in extreme heat and cold. The ALERTCAM suction mount is rated for indoor and window use. For outdoor installation on non-siding surfaces, use a gutter or wall mount instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do siding clips work on aluminum siding as well as vinyl?
Yes. Standard siding clips work on both vinyl and aluminum lap siding. The hook slides into the overlap seam the same way on both materials. Aluminum siding is typically thinner, so tighten the screws gradually to avoid deforming the seam.
Will the Wasserstein gutter mount fit my gutters?
The Wasserstein mount fits standard K-style gutters in aluminum, vinyl, and steel. Very thin-walled aluminum gutters may need a rubber pad between the clamp and the gutter interior to prevent deformation. The mount is not compatible with European round-profile gutters.
Can I use the solar charging mount on a north-facing wall?
Not recommended. The solar panel needs direct southern sky exposure for effective charging. On a north-facing wall the panel will receive minimal direct sunlight in the northern hemisphere. If your desired camera position faces north, use a longer cable to separate the panel from the camera and mount the panel on a south-facing surface nearby.
Does the suction cup mount work on textured glass?
No. Suction cups require a smooth, flat surface to seal properly. Textured, frosted, or patterned glass will not provide a reliable seal. Standard flat window glass works well.
Can I use these mounts with the Blink Mini?
The suction cup mount is confirmed compatible with Blink Mini. The vinyl siding clips and gutter mount are designed for the outdoor camera line. Blink Mini is primarily an indoor camera and has different mounting considerations — see our Blink Mini mount guide for indoor-specific options.
What is the best mount for a rental property where I cannot drill?
Vinyl siding clips are the cleanest no-drill option for exterior installation. They leave no marks on removal and work on standard lap siding. The suction cup mount works for window positions. The gutter mount is also fully removable with no marks. All three can be taken down cleanly at the end of a lease.
