I have been browsing for a cheap and suitable mounting bracket for the Xiaomi Da Fang Smart Camera. Chose this mounting bracket that has a mid-arm with ball-joints on both ends, which makes it flexible for various positions.
Mounting bracket with 1/4" male threaded screw.
The mount came with 3 screws and 3 wall plugs. If you are mounting it on dry/plasterboard walls or ceiling, it is a good idea to replace those plugs with drywall plugs/anchors. Make sure the size of the plugs matches the size of the screws as well.
This type of mounting bracket may sell at the same price but their quality can vary. It's probably better to purchase one unit to test it out first. Check out the photos below.
Better quality Da Fang mount/bracket on the left.
Left mounting bracket has thicker arm.
The better quality bracket has a thicker base plate. On the inferior one, base plate is already uneven because it's made of soft and thin material.
Xiaomi DaFang mounted on the wall.
*update(3/5/2018): Responding to a question on the comments section below, if the recording will auto-flip. It doesn't auto-flip, you'll have to enable it at the camera settings. Here's a screenshot of it.
where can i get the mount?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.aliexpress.com
DeleteWill image flip or need to setup?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't auto-flip, you'll need to set it at the camera settings. I've updated the post with a screenshot of it.
DeleteI couldn't find it on aliexpress. Can you share the link for the mount?
ReplyDeleteIt's not listed anymore.
DeleteYou could probably try this
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rotating-Metal-Wall-Mount-Bracket-Ceiling-Stand-for-CCTV-Security-IP-Camera-CCTV-Bracket-black-white/32796257233.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.37.60d24263BLdOVo&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10307_5722715_10059_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5722515_10621_10620-normal#cfs,searchweb201603_25,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=5106d3de-090f-4722-b36b-825b6f0ed450-5&algo_pvid=5106d3de-090f-4722-b36b-825b6f0ed450&priceBeautifyAB=0
You can always check the feedback, whether it's made of iron or just cheap thin aluminium.
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