To get the most out of your camera system, correct installation is crucial. Unfortunately, things often go wrong during installation. Because where and how you hang a security camera ultimately largely determines how much benefit you get from your camera system.
- The height at which you hang the cameras
First of all, an important point to pay attention to, regardless of where exactly you hang the camera. Because the height of a security camera is decisive. If you choose a position that is too low, they are easily accessible for burglars. They sabotage your camera by walking towards it through a blind spot. So hang them so high that you cannot easily reach them. At the same time, a position that is too high also hinders usable recordings. Because it makes faces unrecognizable. The angle of the camera allows you to look at people on top of the head. Moreover, most burglars choose to wear concealing clothing. A cap or other form of head covering immediately makes the images even more unusable. Therefore, do not hang your cameras higher than 3.50 meters. - The angle and field of view of a camera
You get the most out of your cameras when they film a lot at the same time. Moreover, the intention is to fully visualize certain passages and rooms. This means that burglars have no way of sneaking past the field of view. In general, a corner is a suitable place. Because from there you can oversee an entire room. The walls ensure that a burglar does not walk towards the camera unnoticed. - Good places to hang your cameras outside
Criminals try to enter your home through every possible access route. The front and back doors are used a lot. The same applies to windows that do not directly look out onto the street or are placed out of sight of passers-by. It would be a good idea to at least cover those access roads with cameras. A driveway with a carport is also a popular place for burglars. Because there they go about their business unnoticed. Install a security camera to monitor this part of your home. Mounting your surveillance camera behind your window seems attractive. Because you film the area around your house while the device itself hangs safely indoors. But a camera that films through windows produces mediocre images. The infrared function is even completely unusable. - Smart places to hang cameras indoors
You can keep an eye on criminals who have entered your home with smart cameras in your smart home system. Most homes have quite a few rooms. That is why it is not feasible to install a camera in every room. Particularly secure rooms where there are many valuables. There are probably quite a few appliances in your living room. Try to capture as much as possible with one camera. In addition, it is smart to provide passageways with extra security. Because burglars will undoubtedly walk through this when they search your house. Good examples are a staircase, a hall and the landing. Mounting your surveillance camera behind your window seems attractive. Because you film the area around your house while the device itself hangs safely indoors. But a camera that films through windows produces mediocre images. The infrared function is even completely unusable.
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