Blink XT + XT2 Mounting Bracket System

The mounting piece that comes with the Blink XT camera system leaves a lot to be desired. It is flimsy, limited in adjustability (due to the single hinge axis and being too close to the wall), and prone to detaching from the camera. In addition, changing the batteries will usually throw off the aiming of the camera. This design aims to fix all of those issues. This design fits both the XT and XT2 cameras.

Two mounting options are offered - one for flat on the walls, and another for corners. The height is 26mm to allow for use of 1" mounting tape without trimming. You can also screw the flat mount to the wall.

The Body Bracket (1) connects to the Ball Arm (2) using two #6 pan head wood screws of around 1" in length.

The Ball Arm (2) does not fit straight into the Wall or Corner Mounts. You have to turn it sideways to get it in, then twist 90° (so that the flat side is facing down) to secure the ball in the mount.

The flat Ball Sockets (3) connect to the Siding Mount (