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Mounting a Blink Sync Module to a Power Outlet

Optimal placement of the Blink Sync Module is key to ensuring uninterrupted video from these wireless cameras. Ideally, the Blink settings will show five bars from the sync module to the wireless access point as well as five bars from the camera to the sync module. If the optimal location of the device doesn’t have a table or shelf nearby, an alternate means of placement would be handy. Hence, we’re going to discuss mounting Blink Sync Module to a power outlet. Mount Analysis We discussed mounts for the Blink XT2, Blink Outdoor and Blink Indoor Security System in the past. … Read more

Mounts for the Blink Mini Home Security Camera

Today we will be looking at some alternative mounts for the Blink Mini Home Security Camera. This camera was released in April, 2020. We’re used to Blink’s wireless battery powered cameras but this is a totally different design. Our previous article on Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera Mounts covered some alternative possibilities for the wireless cameras. None of that applies to this Blink Mini as the design is totally different. Unlike other Blink cameras, this is not battery powered, it plugs into an A/C adapter. Additionally, it connects directly to a wireless router, not through a traditional Blink sync module. Blink … Read more

Mounting the Wyze Cam Home Security Camera

We recently got our hands on an inexpensive (and innovative) home security camera called the Wyze Cam. If you’re looking for an inexpensive home security with some high-end features, it’s a good candidate. Edit: Since publishing this article, Wyze Cam has introduced their Wyze Cam V2. The mounts discussed within this article apply equally to both models as the exterior dimensions and features are basically the same. They have also introduced the Wyze Cam V3 which is a totally different camera with many more mounting options. If you haven’t purchased a camera yet, we suggest opting for the V3. Included … Read more

Mounts for the Wyze Cam Pan

Wyze Labs announced their first pan and tilt camera in late May. The Wyze Cam Pan is a great camera offered at a bargain price that rivals many cameras selling for much more. Being a pan and tilt, this camera covers a lot more territory than traditional security cameras so the mounting requirements are a little different in that you want to eliminate anything that will block the 360 degree view. Mount Analysis You cannot use mounts for the traditional Wyze Cam. The Wyze Cam Pan is a different concept. This camera is larger and as already stated, it’s spinning. … Read more

Wyze Cam Outdoor Mounting Options

The Wyze Cam Outdoor is the company’s first dive into the outdoor camera market. It uses a hub to connect to the internet which is similar to how Blink does it. The stock mount i what is used in the accompanying photo. We previously checked out a few other Wyze cameras. We noted the limited availability of alternative mounts. This camera has a poorly documented feature that overcomes this issue. Wyze Cam Outdoor Mounting Options in the Box The Wyze Cam Outdoor includes an integrated stand similar to previous generations. It’s a good stand if you plan to use it … Read more

SCT X4 and Bama X4/SF4 Power Flash Tuner Mount Options

The and SCT X4 Power Flash Programmer and Bama X4/SF4 are popular monitoring and tuning solution. The device is used to improves horsepower, torque and overall performance. Since this site concentrates on mounting solutions, we aren’t going into the technical details of the SCT Bama line and will leave that for other review sites that have that level of expertise. Mount Analysis Fortunately we do have a lot of expertise with mounting the SCT X4 and Bama X4/SF4 Power Flash Tuners. Most of these tuners do not come with a mount. The purpose of the mount is attach the SCT X4 or Bama X4/SF4 … Read more