The Ring Indoor Cam remains one of the more flexible compact indoor security cameras because the mounting options are better than they first appear. Out of the box, it already includes a useful stand, and the camera body supports the standard 1/4″-20 mounting thread that opens the door to several
The eufy SoloCam lineup is one of those products that quietly overdelivers. Solid video quality, built-in solar options, and a clean app experience make it an easy recommendation. But there’s one area where it still falls short — the mounting system. The included mount works, but only up to a
The Arlo solar panel is one of the best upgrades you can make to a battery-powered Arlo camera. Once it is installed, you stop worrying about climbing a ladder every few months to swap or recharge batteries. The panel keeps the camera topped off continuously, and for cameras mounted in
If you’ve just set up an Arlo camera system, the mount that comes in the box gets the job done for basic wall placement but it’s not always the right tool for every location. Awkward corners, gutters, ceilings, and theft-prone areas all call for something different. Arlo has expanded their
The TP-Link Tapo C660 is a solar-powered 4K pan/tilt camera that covers your yard, driveway, or entry points without any wiring. It tracks people, vehicles, and pets across a 326° horizontal sweep, keeps itself charged on 45 minutes of daily sunlight, and stores footage locally without a subscription. For placement
The TP-Link Tapo C615F is a solar-powered 2K pan/tilt floodlight camera that runs entirely on battery power, which means it can go places most floodlight cameras can’t. No electrician required, no running wire through walls. The mounting system is more conventional than the magnetic C425 or the slide-click C660, which
The Chevy Colorado is a capable mid-size truck with one notable quirk that Colorado owners discover quickly: the dash geometry on the 2015-2022 generation makes universal adhesive mounts unreliable. There is no large flat surface on the driver’s side to grip onto, which means the typical stick-anywhere suction cup or
The myQ Smart Garage Camera is one of those devices that works extremely well—until you try to place it somewhere other than where the manufacturer expects. If you’re using a LiftMaster or Chamberlain opener, the default magnetic mounting solution is actually pretty clever. But it’s also limiting. I ran into
The TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Home Security Camera — model C120 — is one of the better budget indoor cameras available right now. Two-megapixel 2K resolution, color night vision, two-way audio, and a clean app make it a solid choice for anyone getting into home security without spending a lot.
The TP-Link Tapo C425 MagCam is a wire-free outdoor camera with a magnetic base that snaps onto any metal surface in seconds. Most people mount it using the included hardware and never think about it again, and for straightforward wall installations, that is completely fine. But the C425 has more