Replacement Cable Guard Installation

Choose the option that matches your setup. This helps us give you the right guidance to position your camera safely.

• Mounted on wall: Smooth drywall or finished concrete only
• Position on surface: Dresser, nightstand, or shelf
• Floor stand: Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand (sold separately)
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• Follow the in-app guidance after selecting your camera location.

Confirm you have the right cable guards.  Before you start, double check you're using the correct pre-routed cable guards.

If you do not have the pre-routed cable guards, tap ‘add shipping info’ in the app and we will send you the correct cable guards. 

Confirm you have a compatible wall surface

Mounting works on smooth, finished surfaces — like standard painted drywall.  It will not work on:

• Heavy textured or popcorn drywall
• Rough or unfinished concrete
• Brick

Quick check

Run your hand over the wall. If it feels smooth and flat without noticeable bumps, ridges, or grain, you’re likely good to go.  If you feel heavy or rough texture, try one of the options below.

Other Options

Choose a different placement: Look for a smooth painted wall where the spacing works. Your camera should be 38" above the crib, with the outlet 3 feet away. The cable must be secured and covered within 3 feet of the crib to help prevent cable strangulation.

Position on a surface: Place your camera on a dresser or shelf at least 3 feet from the crib. We will walk you through securing the cable.

Try a Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand. Our Dream Sight Floor Stand grows with baby and keeps the camera and cable away from the crib entirely. (Compatible with Dream Sight camera only).  Find it at owletcare.com 

What you’ll need

The mounting hardware within the Dream Sight packaging is labeled.

• Owlet Dream Sight
• New: Pre-routed cable guards (single use)
• Zip tie
• Power adapter
• 2 screws
• 2 white plastic anchors
• Drill alignment guide (inside the screw/plastics box)
• Not included: A Phillips screwdriver (or a drill with a Phillips head bit), a measuring tape, and a level.

If you’re replacing cable guards and your camera is staying in place, you only need the new cable guards and cable. If you need to reposition the camera, the anchors, screws, and drill guide are included for that. If your camera is already mounted, tap I already have it mounted.

Choose the best location for the camera

Mark 38” (97 cm) from the top of the crib. Keep the outlet 3 feet (91 cm) from the crib. When you’re done, the guard runs down the wall, turns at the corner piece, and covers the cable to the outlet.

Need a different length? Tap What if I need it longer or shorter? Use every guard piece, even if your outlet is close to the crib. Extra cable can’t be bundled in the cable wrap within 3 feet of the crib. If you can’t use a different outlet, a different wall placement, a surface placement, or the Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand will fit better.

Remove your old cable guards (if you’re replacing existing cable guards)

Old cable guards can’t be reused because the adhesive weakens once removed. Peel each guard from top to bottom:

1. Warm the cable guard with a hair dryer on low or medium for roughly 30 to 60 seconds.
2. Start at one edge, preferably the top or bottom.
3. Run dental floss or thin fishing line behind the guard, using a slow sawing motion to separate the foam and adhesive from the wall. Don’t use a screwdriver or putty knife to pry it.
4. Once the plastic guard is removed, leave the remaining adhesive on the wall at first rather than trying to pull everything off with the guard.
5. Warm the remaining adhesive again and stretch or roll it off slowly, keeping your pulling force nearly parallel to the wall.
6. Remove any final residue with your fingers or a small amount of paint-safe adhesive remover.

Note: You’ll use a new cable guard and cable for this installation. Don’t reuse your old charging cable.

Install the anchors

Drywall needs anchors for a secure hold.

1. Center the drill guide on your mark, with the two holes level.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver (or a drill with a Phillips head bit), screw the anchors in until flush.
3. Secure the screws through the guide into the anchors.

Mount the camera and connect the cable

1. Attach the camera. The camera’s mounting base should line up with the screws.
2. Connect the cable to the camera. Plug the end of the cable into the back of the camera. Wrap the cable around the camera base so it comes out at the bottom, ready for the first cable guard.

Attach the cable guard

Remove the adhesive backing from the first cable guard only after you have checked placement. Cable guards are single use, so make sure placement is right the first time.

1. Route the cable through the notch at the top of the guard.
2. Hold the guard flush against the camera base, pointing straight down. A level can help.
3. Peel the backing and press firmly for 10 seconds.
4. Peel and connect each new guard to the last, continuing straight down the wall.

When you reach the piece marked with an arrow, that’s your last vertical piece. The corner connects there.

Install the corner piece

The corner piece can be used in either direction. One side connects to your last vertical guard, and the other runs horizontally toward your outlet. Snap the two halves together around the cable. Continue connecting straight pieces horizontally as you head toward the outlet. Two arrows mark where the corner piece goes.

Connect the final piece

Route the cable through the channels in the end piece, snap the cover on, and tug gently to check it’s secure. Next, secure any excess cable (see Securing the excess cable below).

The anchor won’t hold or feels loose

On the Installing the anchors screen, tap Something not working?

• I don’t feel comfortable with this step: Tap Finish later and consider contacting a professional handyman to help you get this installed.
• The anchor will not hold or feels loose: This usually means the hole has been stripped. Do not force it. A loose mount isn’t safe for your camera. If the hole feels stripped or will not hold anything, you may need to drill a new hole nearby rather than reuse this one. If the anchor seems wrong for your wall, tap Finish later and contact support for a replacement.
• Other alternatives to wall mounting: Place your camera on a surface at least 3 feet from the crib following the surface mounting guidance further below in this article, or try the Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand.

The cable guard isn’t sticking

On the Attaching the cable guard screen, tap It’s not sticking.

• Check your wall type. Mounting works on smooth, finished surfaces, like standard painted drywall. Brick, tile, or textured concrete won’t work.
• Already tried to stick the guards? Cable guards are single use. Once removed, the adhesive will not hold as well the second time. Contact support for a replacement kit, or explore the options if your wall type will not work.
• Still will not hold? Switch to a surface placement or try the Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand.

The pieces aren’t fitting

On the Connect the final piece screen, tap Something isn’t fitting.

• Is the cable routed through all the channels? The cable has to pass around each ridge, not sit straight along them. If it pulls free with a gentle tug, take it out and re-thread it.
• Cover won’t close? The cable may be sitting too high in the channel. Press it down between the ridges, then try the cover again.

Still stuck? Contact our support team by clicking the chat icon.

Babies reach further than you’d think as they grow. Once babies start moving more, any exposed cables within 3 feet of the crib can be a strangulation hazard. It’s easy to overlook the cable when a camera is on a shelf or dresser, but little hands find cables fast.

Place your camera on a dresser or shelf at least 3 feet from the crib, somewhere the cable will not cross open floor or hang within reach. Then follow the steps in Securing the excess cable.

The tutorial includes a video that shows how to set up your new floor stand, install the U-clip, and adjust the different height settings. Next, you’ll learn how to secure excess cable, choose a safe outlet, and position the sensor to keep cables out of baby’s reach.

Always use the cable guards included with your floor stand to secure the cable. Then follow the steps in Securing the excess cable.

This step applies to every placement: wall, surface, and floor stand. Gather any extra cable near the power adapter and bundle it with the included zip tie.

1. Gather any excess cable near the power adapter into a small, neat oval-shaped loop.
2. Pinch the center of the loop together, keeping the cable flat and free of twists or kinks.
3. Wrap the included zip tie around the center of the bundled cable.
4. Pull the zip tie firmly by hand until the cable is held securely and the individual loops do not slide freely. Do not overtighten or damage the cable.
5. Keep the bundled cable close to the wall outlet and make sure the power adapter is not under tension.

When you’re done, the bundled cable should be at least 3 feet away from the crib.

The last screen, You’re all set, shows Positioning & Cable Safety as Completed. To finish, check both statements under Review and confirm, then tap Complete:

• I have read and understood the risks associated with Strangulation Hazards and Cable Safety.
• I confirm all cables are secured with the cable wrap and no cable is within 3 feet of my baby’s crib or sleep space.

Your home screen then shows a reminder that cable guards are single use, and that if your setup changes you can find the cable guard section in your camera settings.

Tap Finish later at any point. A Read this before you step away screen reminds you that cables should be at least 3 feet from the crib to prevent strangulation risk. Keep cables safely contained and out of baby’s reach for as long as your Owlet-brand camera is in use. If anything is peeling, loose, or damaged, move your Dream Sight to a surface instead of the wall, and wrap any excess cable with the cable wrap.

To leave, check both boxes and tap Confirm and finish later. If you were in the wall mounting steps, you’ll also see Position on surface instead. Your Setup summary then shows Positioning & Cable Safety as In progress. Tap Resume setup whenever you’re ready to continue.

Can I reuse my old cable guards?

No. Cable guards are single use. Once a guard is removed, the adhesive weakens and will not hold as well, so you’ll need new cable guards for any new location.

What if my wall is textured, brick, or tile?

Wall mounting works on smooth, finished surfaces, like standard painted drywall. For other wall types, choose a smooth painted wall elsewhere in the room, place your camera on a surface at least 3 feet from the crib, or use the Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand.

What if the cable guard is too long or too short for my space?

Use every guard piece, even if your outlet is close to the crib, because extra cable can’t be bundled within 3 feet of the crib. If you can’t use a different outlet, a different placement, a surface placement, or the Floor Stand will fit better.

Where can I get help?

Contact our support team by clicking on the chat icon. You can also shop the Dream Sight Camera Floor Stand here.