Tips for placing security cameras
If you’re installing security cameras yourself, it’s easiest to buy wireless cameras. Since there are no wires or cables to worry about, it’s a snap. Also, with most wireless cameras, you can remotely view footage from a smartphone or other internet connection. With that in mind, here are some common places where people put security cameras in their home:
Back and front door
Many people put cameras at their front door, but then they neglect the back door. According to famous jewel thief Walter T. Shaw, burglars will often favor breaking into the back door rather than the front. Shaw says that, “The No. 1 way into a home is through the French doors or sliding doors in the back.” So, he is puzzled when he sees homes that only guard the front door with security cameras.
Areas of high foot traffic
Inside your home, you’ll want to place cameras in areas of high foot traffic, places where an intruder would have to walk through to access other parts of the house, such as hallways, entryways, and living areas.
Bedrooms
Burglars often ransack master bedrooms first, so it’s a good idea to put at least one camera in there. Additionally, if you want to use cameras to keep an eye on your kids or an infant, put cameras in the kids’ rooms. Imagine being able to cook dinner, work at your desk, or watch TV in another room, while being able to easily check on your sleeping baby or children from your smartphone.
Playrooms
If you want to keep an eye on your kids while you take care of work around the house, set up a camera in the playroom. You can periodically check on them from your smartphone, no matter your location, for peace of mind.
Point your camera in the right direction
Make sure to place your cameras at the most effective angle. Cameras with motion sensors will better detect motion when an intruder walks past it and not directly toward it. That’s why hallways and entry points are great places to put cameras.
Security cameras should be placed in areas where there’s enough light to get a good, focused shot. Although, night vision cameras can help you see footage in dark areas they’re usually grainy or difficult to see.