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d_gitale

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Sloped ceiling mount

2024-04-24 16:06:29 - last edited 2024-04-26 07:21:50

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Model: Tapo C500

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I am interested in the TPlink tapo c500 outdoor camera, but I have to mount it on a SLOPED ceiling.

I know the camera could compensate by just tilting down, but I am afraid this will be weird when it is panning around. Also, it might not look nice with the main body of the camera mounted at an angle.

Is it possible to keep the camera straight, with the mounting bracket attached to a 15 degree sloped ceiling ?

Or is there an easy hack to physically compensate for the sloped ceiling ?

Thanks in advance

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Wayne-TP

2024-04-25 08:24:44 - last edited 2024-04-26 07:21:50

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Re:Sloped ceiling mount-Solution

2024-04-25 08:24:44 - last edited 2024-04-26 07:21:50

@d_gitale

The mounting bracket for the Tapo C500 does not do the job, the angle is fixed.

Tapo C500(EU)_V1_Quick Installation Guide

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Wayne-TP

2024-04-25 02:55:57

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Re:Sloped ceiling mount

2024-04-25 02:55:57

@d_gitale

Are you saying you want the camera to stay level with the ground, not tilted down 15 degrees? The physical compensation you mentioned is a good approach.

Maybe prop up a wooden block or something similar at the camera's installation spot? Then attach the camera securely. Just make sure whatever you use is stable, so there's no risk of it falling and take the camera down with it.

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d_gitale

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Re:Sloped ceiling mount

2024-04-25 03:04:57

@Wayne-TP

Yes, I want the camera to be positioned vertically, just as if it was mounted on a flat ceiling.

A wooden block might be an alternative,- thanks... but I was wondering if the mounting bracket that comes with the camera, allows to compensate for the sloped ceiling. That would make things much easier.

I have not purchased the camera(s) yet and I can only find examples of flat ceiling mounts online.

Wayne-TP

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Re:Sloped ceiling mount-Solution

2024-04-25 08:24:44 - last edited 2024-04-26 07:21:50

@d_gitale

The mounting bracket for the Tapo C500 does not do the job, the angle is fixed.

Tapo C500(EU)_V1_Quick Installation Guide

More product information can be found on the TP-Link official website's Specifications or Support page (Search a model -> Click Specifitions or Support).

▶ Landscape Mode - Tapo App for Pad ▶ Share Your Pet Story. Win Free Tapo Care! ▶ Smart Action 2.0 Explore and meet the next level home automation.

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