Baby Monitor Shelf Mount vs Wall Mount vs Cot Mount: Which Should You Choose?
Published UpdatedThe best baby monitor mount depends on two things: your exact camera model and where you need the camera to sit. A mount can be perfectly made and still be the wrong choice if it does not suit the room.
Quick comparison
| Mount type | Best for | Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Angled shelf mount | High shelves, dressers and floor-bed rooms | No drilling; sits on a stable flat surface |
| Wall mount | Permanent, furniture-free camera position | Screw-fixed using suitable wall fixings |
| Snoo, bassinet & cot mount | Compatible sleep-space rims | Slides onto the compatible rim; no wall drilling |
| 1/4 inch adapter + flexible arm | Travel and adjustable temporary setups | Requires a compatible 1/4 inch thread or model-specific adapter |
| Screen dock | Parent unit on a bedside table or desk | Sits on a flat surface; not a camera mount |
Angled shelf mounts
A shelf mount is a good option when the camera is already on a shelf but cannot tilt far enough downward. Our shelf mounts are model-specific and use a fixed 30 degree angle.
They are also useful for renters because there are no holes to patch later.
Wall mounts
A wall mount gives the camera a permanent position and keeps the shelf or dresser clear. Our current wall mounts use a fixed 45 degree downward angle. They need appropriate wall fixings and are less convenient if you regularly move the monitor.
Snoo, bassinet and cot mounts
Our Snoo Bassinet & Cot Mounts slide onto compatible rims rather than clipping or screwing into the furniture. Each listing states the compatible camera models and any rim-width requirement.
Position this type of mount toward the foot end and away from where it could fall onto the child. Keep every cable out of reach.
Adapters and flexible arms
A model-specific 1/4 inch adapter lets a compatible baby monitor camera connect to standard camera mounting hardware. This can be paired with a flexible arm for an adjustable setup.
Do not assume a camera has a standard thread just because another version of the same monitor does. Some model families have threaded and non-threaded base versions.
Screen docks are different
A screen dock holds the parent unit upright. For docks, use the model number on the back of the parent unit, not the model number printed on the camera.
Check compatibility before choosing the mount type
Use our Compatibility Finder with the exact camera model for camera mounts and adapters. For screen docks, check the exact parent-unit model. If the model is not listed, send us a photo before ordering.
Safety
Whichever mounting style you choose, keep the camera and all cords out of reach, use a secure mounting surface and do not position the setup where it could fall onto a child.