Quick answer

The August Doorbell Cam Pro Mounting Plate is the flat base that replaces your existing wired doorbell setup and holds the camera. The August Doorbell Cam Pro Mounting Wedge is an angled spacer that tilts the camera left, right, up, or down so it sees what you actually want it to see. Buy the plate when your old doorbell base is damaged or won't fit; buy the wedge when the camera's view is too narrow or points at a wall.

What the mounting plate actually replaces

The plate is not a cosmetic cover. It is the interface between your home's existing wired doorbell wiring and the Doorbell Cam Pro body. When you remove an old push-button doorbell, the plate gives the camera a flat, stable surface to sit on and covers the old screw holes and wire opening. If your current base is cracked, painted over, or drilled for a different footprint, a fresh plate is often the simplest fix rather than patching and repainting the trim.

Because it is a replacement part, it does not change how the camera works or add features. It restores a clean mounting surface. If your Doorbell Cam Pro is already mounted, level, and stable, you do not need this part.

When a wedge is the right fix

Doorbell cameras are usually mounted on a wall that runs parallel to the walkway, which means the camera looks straight ahead while visitors approach from the side. A wedge rotates the camera body toward the path, the gate, or the driveway. The August Doorbell Cam Pro Mounting Wedge is a wedge-style mount for angled positioning, so the camera can be angled as needed after installation.

The practical test is simple: stand where a visitor would stand and look at the camera. If you can only see yourself at the very edge of the frame, or if a porch column, brick return, or siding corner cuts off half the view, a wedge will do more for you than any software setting. If the camera already centers the walkway and the door, skip it.

Plate vs wedge: they solve different problems

These two parts are often confused because both sit behind the camera. The plate answers the question 'what does the camera attach to?' The wedge answers 'which direction does the camera face?' You can use the wedge with the original base if the base is sound, and you can use a new plate without any wedge if your only issue is a worn or mismatched base.

If you have both problems, a damaged base and a bad viewing angle, you can combine them, but check the screw length and the surface flatness before you commit. Stacking parts can leave a small gap against the wall, which is normal for an angled mount but worth knowing before you drill.

What to check before ordering

Confirm the camera model first. Both accessories are listed as compatible with the August Doorbell Cam Pro, and the wedge and plate are sold as separate items with their own SKUs, so ordering the wrong one is an easy mistake. Look at the back of your current doorbell: if you see a flat plate with screw slots, you need the plate; if you see a flat plate and the camera still aims at the wrong spot, you need the wedge.

Also decide whether you are replacing a wired doorbell or adding one. The plate is described as designed to replace your existing wired doorbell setup, so it assumes you already have doorbell wiring at that location. If you do not, a mounting plate alone will not create a power source.

Doorbell Cam Pro accessory FAQ

Do I need the plate if my old doorbell base is fine?

No. The plate is a replacement for a worn, damaged, or incompatible base. If your current mount is solid and the camera sits flat, keep it and spend the money on a wedge only if the view needs correcting. Inspect the base before ordering.

Will the wedge fix a camera that points at a wall?

Yes, that is exactly what it is for. The wedge angles the camera body so it can be aimed at the approach path instead of straight ahead. It changes the physical direction of the lens, not the field of view. Stand at the visitor's spot to confirm the angle you need.

Can I use the plate and the wedge together?

You can, but only if you actually have both problems: a base that needs replacing and a view that needs angling. Check that the combined stack still sits flush enough for your wall and that the screws reach. Buy both only when both issues apply.

Are these parts compatible with other August doorbells?

The supplied catalog facts list both the mounting plate and the wedge as compatible with the August Doorbell Cam Pro. Do not assume they fit other August models without checking the product listing for your specific device. Match the part to the model name on your camera.

Parts referenced in this article

  • August Doorbell Cam Pro Mounting Plate: Replacement mounting plate for the August Doorbell Cam Pro, designed to replace your existing wired doorbell setup. Use it when the old doorbell base is damaged, painted over, or drilled for a different footprint and you want a clean, level surface for the camera.
  • August Doorbell Cam Pro Mounting Wedge: Wedge-style mount for the August Doorbell Cam Pro that positions the camera at an angle when mounted. Use it when the camera's straight-ahead view misses the walkway, gate, or driveway and you want to aim it without moving the wiring.
  • Mounting Plate for Smart Lock 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen Pro: Mounting plate that attaches to the inside of your door to hold the August Smart Lock, compatible with the 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, and 3rd Gen Pro. This is a different part for a different device. If you are working on a smart lock rather than a doorbell, this is the plate you want.