The SimpliSafe SimpliCam is a solid indoor security camera, especially if you’re already running a SimpliSafe system and want to take advantage of video verification — the feature that lets the monitoring center pull footage when an alarm triggers and forward it to law enforcement. It’s a well-designed camera with a metal privacy shutter that ties into the alarm state. The built-in stand is weighted and stable enough for shelf or table use.
The mounting situation, however, requires some thought. There’s no standard 1/4″-20 tripod thread on the SimpliCam, which means the universe of third-party mounts is more limited than it is for cameras like the Wyze Cam or Blink. What you do have is a proprietary slot on the back of the camera that the included stand slides into, and that same slot is what most compatible wall mounts use. Here’s what works.
Wall Mounting: SimpliAccessories CM1
The most reliable wall mount for the SimpliCam is the SimpliAccessories CM1 Wall Mount, which is designed specifically for this camera and uses the same back slot as the included stand. It attaches to the wall with two hollow wall anchors (included) and allows pivot and swivel adjustment to dial in the right angle. It’s the cleanest option if you want a wall installation that looks intentional rather than improvised.
Installation is straightforward: mark your position, anchor the mount to the wall, slide the camera in. The camera stays removable, which is useful if you ever need to relocate it or take the system with you.
Wall Mounting: UYODM Aluminum Bracket
If you want a sturdier build, the UYODM Aluminum Wall Mount is worth considering. It’s machined aluminum rather than plastic, with a connector plate that secures the camera and 360-degree rotation at the mount head. Three screws and wall anchors are included. It’s a bit more hardware than the CM1 but gives you a more secure, less flexible-plastic feel if that matters for your installation.
No-Drill Option: 3M Command Strips
If you’re renting, don’t want to put holes in the wall, or just want a quick placement, the SimpliCam is light enough to mount using 3M Command Strip Adhesive Tape. Remove the stand, apply strips to the back sides of the camera body, and press firmly against the wall surface for 30 seconds. 3M rates Command Strips for clean removal without wall damage, and that holds up in practice on most painted surfaces — though glossy paint grips better than flat.
For a more permanent no-drill bond, 3M VHB Tape (Very High Bond) is an option, but go in knowing it’s not coming off cleanly. VHB will likely pull paint on removal. Use it only if you’re certain of the placement. Generally speaking avoid this option, because you will eventually want to move or replace the camera and the leftover VHB tape will leave damage to the wall.
Window Placement: eLhook Shelf
Pointing the SimpliCam out a window is a common setup for monitoring outdoor activity without running an outdoor camera. The best way to do this is with a Stick-On Camera Shelf, which adheres to a window or wall surface and gives the camera a stable platform at glass level. The shelf base SimpliCam sits on it comfortably with the included stand attached.
A couple of tips for window use: get the lens as close to the glass as possible to minimize reflections, and turn off the camera’s status light in the SimpliSafe app. The status light reflects back off the window at night and washes out the image. Also turn off any infrared night vision enhancing features as that will reflect as well.
If You’re Happy with the Shelf
Worth saying plainly: if your plan is to set the SimpliCam on a shelf, bookcase, or entertainment center, you don’t need any of the above. The included weighted stand is stable on flat surfaces and does the job. Save the extra purchase for placements where you actually need it.
