Strategic Camera Placement

Even the best cameras won't protect your property if they're poorly positioned. This guide helps you eliminate blind spots and capture the footage that matters.

General Principles

Height Matters

Mount cameras 8-10 feet high—high enough to avoid tampering but low enough to capture clear facial details. Avoid pointing cameras directly into the sun.

Cover All Entry Points

Every door and ground-floor window should be visible. For larger properties, use multiple cameras to create overlapping coverage.

Consider Lighting

Place cameras to avoid backlighting. If necessary, install additional lighting or use cameras with WDR (Wide Dynamic Range).

Specific Locations

Front Door

Position to capture faces of visitors and packages. Our doorbell cameras are perfect for this location.

Driveway

Mount high enough to see vehicle make/model and license plates. Consider a PTZ camera that can track moving vehicles.

Backyard

Cover patio doors and yard areas. Use cameras with good night vision for after-dark monitoring.

Garage

Both interior and exterior coverage. Alert when garage doors open unexpectedly.

Advanced Tips

Use the "45-Degree Rule"

Position cameras at 45-degree angles to corners rather than pointing straight out. This provides wider coverage of both walls.

Test Night Vision

Check footage after dark. Adjust camera positions if infrared reflection from walls or foliage obscures the image.

Consider Privacy

Be mindful of neighbors' windows and property. Use privacy masks in camera settings to block unintended areas.

Pro Tip: Walk around your property and think like an intruder. Where would you approach? What would you target? Place cameras accordingly.