The Best Places to Install a Home Security Camera?

Smart Home Security

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all rule. Everyone’s home, budget, and security priorities are different, but there are some things you may want to consider. Identifying your home’s vulnerabilities and the areas you’d like to have a better awareness of is the first step.

For instance, you may be concerned about package theft, in which case a video doorbell should be a priority. Alternatively, you may want to check in your kids from work, so a camera in the dining room or living room may be a solution. Today’s home security cameras are low profile and wireless, so they can be installed anywhere you need them, here are some of the most common places to consider.

Your Front Door

Alarm.com Wifi Doorbell Camera A security camera or video doorbell at your front door is a great way to deter thieves and keep an eye on deliveries. With video AI cameras can be programs to send alerts directly to your phone when someone approaches your home, whether they are a visitor, delivery driver, or stranger.

They are also good for notifying you when someone leaves or returns to your home.

Back or Side Entrances

Similarly, your front door, rear or side entrances are also good places for security cameras. They are often out of the line-of-site from the street which makes them particularly of interest to potential intruders.

Garage & Driveway

A camera monitoring your garage and/or driveway keeps a watchful eye on bikes, tools, grills, sports equipment, cars and everyone that handles them. It also provides an extra layer of security as garages are often another entry point for homes.

The Backyard

Backyard cameras are good for keeping an eye on kids playing, animal visitors, or trespassers.

Inside Common Areas

Installing cameras inside your home can also be very useful. Consider installing home security cameras in common areas such as your living room, dining room, or kitchen. These can help you keep an eye on kids or elderly relatives while you are at work as well as babysitters, house cleaners, and even pets.

Any room you want to keep an eye on

You should also consider security cameras for any room with valuables on display. Cameras can keep an eye on valuable art or collectibles. New parents may also want to consider a camera in the nursery as a visual baby monitor.

The Best Places to Install a Home Security Camera?

Tips for Installing your smart home security cameras

Use Corners

to maximize your vantage point and capture as much of a room as possible.

Indirect light.

Pointing cameras directly into a light source such as the sun will cause glare or high contrast that will impact the quality of your video.

Privacy

Avoid installing cameras anywhere that violates an expectation of privacy. Bedrooms and bathrooms for instance. Also, be mindful your cameras are not violating your neighbor’s privacy by inadvertently capturing footage of inside their home through windows.

Talk to a professional.

Our home security consultants have years of experience installing home security cameras. They can help you find the best places in your home to help you get the awareness you need. And our technicians can install your system professionally, so there is no need for creative DYI or troubleshooting.

If you already have a smart home security system contact us to add cameras or a smart doorbell camera to your system. If you are not already an Alarm Systems customer getting started is easy, just speak to one of our security consultants.