How do I mount my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell?

This article provides instructions for mounting your wired or wire-free Arlo Essential Video Doorbell. The wire-free version of the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell can be set up in either a wired or wire-free configuration, whereas the wired version can only be set up in a wired configuration. For guidelines about placement and positioning of your wire-free Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, visit How should I position my Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free?.

All the items that you need to mount your doorbell came in the box with your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell. To review these items, refer to the quick start guide.

To mount your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell, you need the following:

• Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (wired or wire-free)
• Doorbell mounting plate
• Angled mounting plate (optional)
• Screws and wall anchors that came in the package
  Note: Wall anchors are recommended when mounting the doorbell on drywall, brick, or tile.
• Wire extensions and wire nuts (optional; for the wired configuration only)
• Tools: a Philips-head screwdriver, power drill, and 6mm (15/64 in) drill bit

To mount your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wired:

1. Use a 6mm (15/64 in) drill bit to drill two holes into the wall where you plan to mount your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell.
   Note: Make sure the holes are the same distance as the two openings on the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell mounting plate.
2. Optional Steps:
   1. Use the angled mounting plate with your doorbell. For more information, visit How do I use the angled mounting wedge that came with my Arlo Video Doorbell?.
   2. Use wall anchors to mount your doorbell. For more information about the wall anchors, visit How do I use the wall anchors that came with my Arlo Video Doorbell?.
   3. Use wire extensions to connect the doorbell wires to your Arlo Essential Doorbell Wired. For more information, visit How do I use the wire extensions that came with my Arlo doorbell?.
3. Align the mounting plate with the two holes in the wall.
4. While holding the mounting plate over the two holes, use a screw driver to put a screw into each of the holes.
5. Connect the wires to your doorbell.
   Note: Make sure the power is off at the breaker. Do not touch any doorbell wires while power is on.
6. Place the doorbell on the mounting plate in an up-and-in motion.

Note: You should here a click when the doorbell is secured.

To mount your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free:

1. Use a 6mm (15/64 in) drill bit to drill two holes into the wall where you plan to mount your Arlo Essential Video Doorbell.
   Note: Make sure the holes are the same distance as the two openings on the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell mounting plate.
2. Optional Steps:
   1. Use the angled mounting plate with your doorbell. For more information, visit How do I use the angled mounting wedge that came with my Arlo Video Doorbell?.
   2. Use wall anchors to mount your doorbell. For more information about the wall anchors, visit How do I use the wall anchors that came with my Arlo Video Doorbell?.
3. Align the mounting plate with the two holes in the wall.
4. While holding the mounting plate over the two holes, use a screw driver to put a screw into each of the holes.
5. Place the doorbell on the mounting plate in a down-and-in motion.

Note: You should here a click when the doorbell is secured.