Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Anyone who owns a Blink camera knows the biggest complaint is the mounting clip that come with them. The limited articulation makes positioning and stability a real headache. These outdoor weather mounts and cases remove many of the issues I have had with mounting the Blink XT cameras outside. The camera is housed in a 5 screw secured case that itself screws into the camera wall mount with a ball hinge. This mount has a base that, when tightened, will secure the ball hinge in the position that you placed it. I found this mount much easier to get into the right position with little difficulty. These mounts are also more secure that those that come with the Blink XT camera. With the old mounts, the camera just snapped into the mount making it very easy to steal. These, while obviously not theft proof (and they don't claim to be), are more involved in their mounting. This allowed me to put the cameras in places that are more easy to reach, because once I used these mounts I was unconcerned that someone would be able to walk off with them so easily. Some things to note: It will make battery changes a little more cumbersome having to unscrew the case to get to the camera, but I see this as a benefit to the additional weather proofing and security the case provides. Additionally, the inclusion of a downward facing hole for a power cable means I will be able to eventually connect the camera to power, eliminating the need for frequent battery changes. The camera itself remains unobstructed. The case fits well, in that it is not exposed to the camera. Additionally, the hood over the lens is also out of sight and provides a good amount of coverage to protect the lens from rain. The mounts do not appear to affect the signal that the camera needs to function. It's similar to the same signal strength as I had before. Build quality is good, and each individual mount (in this 3 pack) comes with all the necessary equipment, plus extras in the case of the screws (ie. only 5 are needed for the case screws, but they give you 7). The only required tool I needed was a screwdriver for the wall part of the mount (this set does include a screwdriver for the case screws.) Overall, I am highly satisfied and will be getting more of them when I expand my camera system.