You can place the camera on a horizontal surface, such as a desk, dining table, or coffee table.You can also mount it on a wall. Here are the steps for the wall installation of the device: 1. Stick the mounting template sticker in a proper position on the wall. Drill holes in the wall that align with the holes on the sticker, with a diameter of about 6mm and a depth of about 30mm; 2. Insert the plastic wall plugs into the drilled holes; 3. Place the side of the base with arrows facing forward, and then align the holes. Insert the screws and then tighten them into the wall plugs with a Phillips screwdriver; 4. Align the grooves on the bottom of the camera with the protruding part on the base, and then turn the camera clockwise until it locks into place. Note: 1. The wall should be able to support at least three times the total weight of the camera; 2. The camera should be securely fixed to the ceiling or wall according to the installation instructions to prevent possible injury; 3. If you choose to invert the camera, you need to rotate the image 180° in the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home APP's screen settings; 4. It is not recommended to install the camera outdoors. Thisproduct is an indoor camera and is not waterproof or dustproof.