Mounting a doorbell cam on ones front door?

Sugar_Rush

I got the Ring 2nd gen Doorbell cam.

Are the screws provided intended to be used in wood?

Using a screwdriver to sink them in, it feels like the door is screaming out in pain, not to mention the last few millimeters are proving kind of stubborn.

Perhaps it's possible to just use smaller screws than the ones provided?

The depth of the screw goes almost exactly 50% depth into the thickness of the door...... so it's a thick enough door.

Anyone mounted one of these cams and how did you find mounting the bracket on your door to work out?

PS - you think my landlord would have beef with me sinking 4 screws into the front door of his rented accommodation?

Sugar_Rush

Also, this being mounted on an external door in a housing estate, probability it could get vandalized itself?

This is an image of the cam.

Hi, your landlord might be annoyed. You should really have asked. But, if the screws are hard to install. Perhaps drill a small pilot hole first.

ted1

As a (former) landlord i wouldn’t have been bothered

Screw Holes are easy to fill.

Sugar_Rush

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121612381#Comment_121612381

Oh really?

I know one can fill concrete holes but a wooden door?

Provided they can be fixed good as new I guess it's not big deal.

ted1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121612400#Comment_121612400

you use something like this : https://www.woodies.ie/ronseal-100g-multi-purpose-wood-filler-white-325335?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhomtBhDgARIsABcaYynt5Sy9QpQh7-fuwVTBiL8fq9L4U2LG8iLTBWP2YH1sC44l3Nps5Z4aAgrlEALw_wcB

con747

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121612400#Comment_121612400

Wood filler and paint.

1874

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121612381#Comment_121612381

Depends on how much of a mess has been made, doesnt appear to have considered doing a pilot hole which would make sense.

If there was an existing doorbell, it would make sense to put it in the same place, using some of the existing holes and at least leaving it so others can be filled/covered at a later date. Also, wood can be filled, some clown may think the same if its pvc and it might look like a complete mess. Given the OP (no offence) doesn't seem to have a clue what they are doing in such a basic task, I think it may be better to ask for help before starting.

astrofool

Most screws work fine in wood, the noise is likely the metal squeaking against the wood, a small pilot hole would help. There could also be a metal bar providing rigidity for the door and that's what you've hit up against. Other screws can be used, just make sure you're not so stiff that you strip the screws now.

...Ghost...

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You don't seem to know what you are doing for a very basic task. You've come to the right place though.

I'm going to assume you don't have any tools besides maybe a screwdriver. If this is the case, you either need to start investing in basic tools, or get someone who can do the work for you. Installation shouldn't take more than 5 minutes.

The reason for the squeaking is you are screwing into a hard wood frame, The dense wood is gripping the screw super tight the further you screw it in. You need to drill a hole where the screws are to go first. Use a 1.5mm wood screw bit to drill the holes and then use the screws. Please note that small drill bits break easily, so drill slow, straight and support the weight. A snapped drill bit in the wood can be a massive pain to remove.