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How to Install a Portable Home Security Camera

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You've decided to buy a portable home security camera. Follow these instructions to install it.

From Quick Guide: Home Alarms
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Choose a room for the camera, then decide on the height and angle at which the device will be installed.

  2. Step 2

    Find the mounting bracket that came with the camera. Hold the bracket in place with one hand and use a pencil to mark the screw holes with the other hand.

  3. Step 3

    Determine if the screw holes will be in a stud. Use a stud finder from a home improvement store if necessary.

  4. Step 4

    If you will not be screwing the screws into a stud, use a drywall anchor bolt for each screw.

  5. Step 5

    Predrill a hole into the stud. Use a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw you will use to mount the bracket.

  6. Step 6

    Alternatively, drill a hole for the drywall anchor bolt and insert the anchor bolt into the drywall.

  7. Step 7

    Holding the mounting bracket in place, insert the screws into the predrilled holes or the drywall anchor bolts.

  8. Step 8

    Place the camera onto the mounting bracket.

  9. Step 9

    Plug the camera into an outlet.

  10. Step 10

    Sync the camera to the base station following the manufacturer's directions.

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