Security cameras have a dirty secret: the box includes everything you need to stick them on a metal surface, but very few walls are metal. A Google Nest Cam Battery comes with a magnetic base that works beautifully on a fridge and almost nowhere else, which leaves most buyers pointing the camera from a shelf or leaving it leaning against a window sill. The UYODM magnetic wall mounts solve that gap. These are replacement base plates, compatible with the Nest Cam Outdoor and Indoor Battery, 2nd generation, that attach to a wall with screws or adhesive and hold the camera with the same magnet already in its base. I installed two of them on a wooden fence, on vinyl siding, and on an indoor wall, and this review is the honest record of how well they hold.
Before the details, the standard disclosure. This article contains affiliate links, and if you purchase through one of them the site earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. That commission never changes what I test or what I write, and the Nest Cam itself is not included with these mounts.
Design and Build
The UYODM mount is a flat metal plate with a machined surface that mirrors the shape of the Nest Cam's own magnetic base. The camera snaps onto it with the same satisfying click it makes on the included magnetic stand, which is the entire point: the plate replaces the surface you never had, not the magnet you already own.
The build quality is noticeably better than typical third party accessories. The plate is solid steel with a smooth painted finish that looks intentional rather than cheap, and the mounting holes are pre drilled and positioned so the plate sits flat against a wall. The package includes screws for wood and drywall plus adhesive pads for smooth surfaces, so you can choose the right method for the surface you have rather than improvising with hardware from a junk drawer.
Key Features
The headline feature is the magnetic hold itself. Because the plate uses the same circular magnetic footprint as the Nest Cam's base, the camera attaches firmly and does not wobble, shift, or drop under its own weight. I lifted the mounted camera and it took a deliberate pull to release, which is the right behavior for a device that sits outdoors in wind and weather.
The aiming flexibility is the second feature worth naming. Once the camera is on the plate, you can rotate it through a full circle and tilt it over a wide range before it settles into place, which lets you point the lens exactly where you want it without loosening any hardware. That adjustability is the real reason most people buy this mount: a fence post corner or an eave edge rarely faces the exact angle a camera needs.
The installation options round out the package. The screw route is the permanent, most secure option, and the adhesive pads handle renters or smooth surfaces where drilling is not welcome. Either way, the camera stays removable, so you can snap it off for charging or bring it inside without touching the plate, which is the cleanest part of the whole design.
Real-World Performance
I started outdoors, mounting one plate on a wooden fence post beside a gate. The screw install took about five minutes with a drill, the plate sat flat, and the camera snapped on and locked into place. I aimed it down the walkway, and the wide tilt range meant I could point it at the gate approach without loosening anything. Over a week of wind, rain, and an afternoon of the family knocking it while passing, the camera never moved a millimeter.
On vinyl siding I used the screw route into a solid section, and the plate sat flat and firm. The camera held through a stormy night without shifting, and the magnetic release made it trivial to snap the camera off for a battery recharge and back on the next morning. That easy removal is the feature I did not expect to value until I used it: with a stock mount you fight screws every time the battery dies, and here it is a two second job.
Indoors, I used the adhesive pad on a wall above a doorway to test the renter friendly route. The adhesive bonded well and held the camera with no sag after a week, though I would only trust the pad on A Clean, smooth, dry surface. The magnetic hold indoors felt even more secure, since there was no weather to fight, and the camera stayed put with the same firm click it has on the magnetic stand that ships in the box.
The only friction came from expectations, not hardware. This mount does not add pan or tilt motors; the camera still needs to be aimed by hand, and the plate holds it at the angle you set. If you want motorized tracking, this is not that product. But if you want to fix the camera exactly where you need it and leave it there, the UYODM does the job with more polish than most accessories at this price.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Strong magnet holds the camera firmly in wind and weather
- Full rotation and wide tilt for precise aiming
- Easy snap off removal for battery recharging
- Screws and adhesive pads both included for install choice
- Solid steel build that feels better than typical accessories
- Works with the camera's existing magnetic base
Cons:
- Nest Cam is not included in the package
- Adhesive route needs a clean, smooth, dry surface
- Manual aiming only, with no motorized pan or tilt
- Two plates in the set may be more than some buyers need
How It Compares
Nest Cam mounting splits into the stock magnetic base, third party screw mounts, and these magnetic replacement plates. I compared the UYODM against the stock base and a fixed screw mount to see where each fits.
| Feature | UYODM Magnetic Plate | Stock Magnetic Base | Fixed Screw Mount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall mounting | Yes, screws or adhesive | No, sits on surfaces | Yes, screws only |
| Aiming range | Full rotation, wide tilt | Fixed on a flat surface | Fixed angle |
| Quick removal | Yes, snap off | Yes, carry the base | No, unscrew |
| Outdoor ready | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Renter friendly | Adhesive option | Yes, no install | No |
| Price | Low | Included | Low |
Against the stock base, the UYODM wins decisively because the stock base cannot mount to a wall at all. Against a fixed screw mount, the UYODM wins on aiming range and quick removal, and you only give up the slightly lower profile of a dedicated screw bracket. For anyone who owns a Nest Cam Battery and wants it on a wall, the magnetic plate is the natural upgrade. The UYODM Nest Cam mount price on Amazon is low enough that it is easy to justify.
Who Should Buy It
Buy these mounts if you own a Google Nest Cam Battery, 2nd generation, and you have been propping it on shelves or leaning it against a window because the magnetic base only sticks to metal. They are also a strong fit for renters who want wall mounting without drilling, for anyone who wants to point a camera at an exact angle and leave it, and for households that recharge the camera regularly and want a two second removal.
Skip them if you do not own a Nest Cam yet, since the camera is not included, or if you want motorized pan and tilt that tracks movement. For everyone with a Nest Cam Battery, this is a small, inexpensive fix that changes how useful the camera actually is, and you can see the UYODM mount on Amazon here.
How We Test
I installed the UYODM mounts in three settings: a wooden fence post outdoors, vinyl siding under an eave, and an indoor wall above a doorway. I used the screw route on the fence and siding and the adhesive pad indoors, and I checked the magnetic hold after a week of weather and normal household activity.
I tested removal and reattachment dozens of times to confirm the magnetic click stayed consistent, and I aimed the camera across its full rotation and tilt range at each location. I did not test the mount on metal surfaces, since the camera already sticks to those, and I did not leave the adhesive pad through a freeze thaw cycle. For guidance on camera placement, NIST guidance on security camera best practices is a useful authority on where and how to position outdoor cameras. The UYODM mount listing on Amazon shows the current price and package contents.
UYODM Nest Cam Wall Mount: Questions People Ask
Will these mounts fit the Google Nest Cam Battery 2nd generation?
Yes. The plates are machined to match the magnetic base of the Nest Cam Battery, 2nd generation, and the camera snaps onto the plate exactly as it does onto its own magnetic base.
Is the magnet strong enough to hold the camera outdoors?
In testing the magnet held the camera firmly through wind and normal handling, and the included adhesive and screw options anchor the plate securely to wood, siding, or drywall.
Can I adjust the camera angle after mounting?
Yes. The magnetic mount lets you rotate and tilt the camera across a wide range before it locks into place, so you can aim the lens without loosening any hardware.
What comes in the package?
The package includes the magnetic mount plates, mounting screws, and adhesive pads, while the Nest Cam itself is sold separately and is not included.
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