{"id":1138,"date":"2022-04-25T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T07:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2023-12-05T10:19:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:19:58","slug":"home-security-camera-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-camera-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Security Camera Placement: Where Should You Install Yours?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Before installing home security cameras<\/a>, it\u2019s important to establish how many security cameras are needed. Then, you can work out where the best positions are.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most popular places to install security cameras are indoors, around entrances, and in areas where valuables are kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn where to install home security cameras and how to install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Should Outdoor Security Cameras Be Placed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Many homeowners prefer to install security cameras around entrances if porch pirates<\/a> are a problem or when preventing intruders<\/a> is a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of priorities, below are the most common places to install outdoor security cameras and why they are beneficial for homeowners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Front Door and Porch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Since 34% of home burglaries in the US<\/a> take place via the front door, installing a home security camera over the porch and entryway is an obvious choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front door cameras may help deter intruders, provided the camera is visible. They can keep an eye on who is coming in and out of the property, so parents can monitor if kids have come home from school and look out for delivery packages even when absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Backdoor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Surprisingly, backdoor burglary entrances are about 12% less likely<\/a> than front door ones. Back doors tend to be more out of sight than front doors and windows, making them an excellent place for intruders to enter undetected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add outside cameras between 2 and a half to 3 meters above the ground<\/strong>, or on the top of back doors. You can also install another camera pointing out towards the back yard, which is particularly helpful if there is a back gate or exposed fence that backs onto a busy street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Garage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Garages are a key target for burglars. With the exception of reinforced or electric garages, garage doors tend to be old<\/a>, vulnerable, and easy to break into. When a garage is attached to a property, it provides easy access to the rest of the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See AlfredCamera in Action<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unattached garages are also a prime target for burglars. Power tools, cars, gym equipment, bikes, and other valuable appliances kept in garages are prone to theft. Protecting the garage with a security camera is one of the best ways to deter break-ins and keep possessions safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What AlfredCamera Users Think<\/strong>

Not everyone feels the same about just where the best place to put their devices is. Different folks, different strokes! That\u2019s why we\u2019ve asked our users to share how they are using AlfredCamera to improve security outside their homes.

The top three places AlfredCamera users place their devices are:
1. The front yard
2. The garden
3. The driveway

For inspiration on how to set up your device to maximize your home\u2019s security, check out a range of different ideas in our Alfred\u2019s 100 Poses photo album<\/a> below. 

Download now for iOS <\/strong>and Android<\/strong> devices<\/a>, and start protecting your home with AlfredCamera<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where to Place Indoor Security Cameras<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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In the unfortunate event that an intruder does enter the property, be prepared with an in-home security camera positioned in the most vulnerable spots inside the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Main Stairway\/Hallway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Having a security camera in the main stairway\/hallway is a good idea if your valuables are kept upstairs. After all, about 81% of burglaries begin on the first floor.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With motion-sensor cameras, a notification will be sent to a mobile device when someone is detected going upstairs. This enables users to notify the police ASAP, and provides essential evidence for insurance purposes in the event of a theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install the cameras in the corner of the hallway by the ceiling, as high as possible. Preferably, hallway cameras should be mounted more than 2.5 meters high<\/strong> to prevent them from being removed easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Above Large Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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One estimate suggests that about 23% of entry-grains are through a ground-floor window<\/a>. Regardless of how large or unusual the design of the home is, windows are always going to be the farthest point of any room, thereby providing a more advantageous vantage of the central areas of the property with optimum light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Security cameras should be placed in view of the exterior of main windows and above them, allowing for a wide view of living rooms and kitchens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placement above windows makes it possible to \u2018look down\u2019 on the space, meaning there\u2019s less need for multiple cameras in one room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. In Corners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Installing indoor cameras in the corners of ground floor rooms is also a great way to get the most out of a home surveillance camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By having an in-home security camera in the corner of a room, the camera has minimal blind spots, since it is positioned against a wall on all sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to mention, a corner is likely the darkest spot in a room, decreasing the chance of glare impacting the quality of the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Placing Security Cameras Inside The Home From AlfredCamera\u2019s Users<\/strong>

A home\u2019s a big place (or at least it can be), and no two houses are the same. We wanted to see what users thought about camera placement inside the home. So we asked!

The top three places AlfredCamera\u2019s users place their devices are:
1. Living room
2. Bedroom
3. Front door

Learn more about how AlfredCamera can be used inside the home by checking out Alfred\u2019s 100 Poses. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Not to Install Security Cameras<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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A truly effective home security system isn\u2019t achieved by placing as many security cameras as possible. In fact, there are some locations that it might be wise to avoid entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Where Glare is Significant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Pointing a security camera through a main window is a common way to observe vehicles in the driveway and front porches, but it can lead to reflection issues as external light shifts throughout the day and hits the glass at different angles. This is further impacted by internal light sources behind the camera being switched on and off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can degrade image quality and confuse <\/strong>motion detection capabilities<\/a>, sometimes raising a false alarm. If it\u2019s necessary to have a device pointed through a window, make sure to follow these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n