Wireless security cameras are an easy and affordable way to protect your home or business. They let you check in from anywhere, offer motion-triggered alerts, and help capture essential evidence in case something goes wrong, but here’s the catch, if you don’t place them in the right spots, they’re no more than useless gadgets missing the point.
Where’s the best spots to mount to your cameras? Read on for some helpful info about placement of security cameras for maximum coverage and peace of mind, and how other tech like reversing cameras, TPMS, and even an AED defibrillator can boost safety around your home or business.
Front Door – The First Line of Defence
We have to start with the obvious. The front door is where most people come and go, including potential intruders, it’s also where parcels get dropped off, visitors ring the bell and strangers try to sell you things!
Mount your camera at least 2.5 metres high, angled slightly downward to capture faces without being within easy reach. Look for cameras which feature two-way audio as this allows you to talk to visitors or scare off dodgy characters.
Back and Side Doors – The Sneaky Entrances
After the front door, trespassers tend to head straight for less visible entrances, making your back and side doors prime real estate for a wireless security camera.
Make sure your camera is mounted out of reach, aimed to clearly capture the doorway and equipped with night vision as these entrances are often in complete darkness.
Just like reversing cameras in vehicles help you avoid surprises behind you, rear and side door cameras give you visibility where you’d normally be blind.
Driveway or Garage – Keep an Eye on Your Ride
We’ve all seen on the news recently about the skyrocketing statistics of car thefts from residential properties so a camera in the driveway or garage has almost become a non-negotiable.
Got reversing cameras on your vehicles? Then you already understand the value of rear visibility and you should treat your driveway the same way.
If you’re concerned about tyre health and safety, you might already use a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Think of wireless security cameras as the TPMS of your home’s perimeter, offering early warnings for potential issues.
Main Living Areas and Hallways
Once someone’s inside your property, internal cameras help you monitor movement and activity. Focus on main living areas, entryways and hallways and any areas where you store valuables.
Indoor cameras can also be helpful if you want to keep an eye on kids or pets, or for business owners who want to monitor staff areas.
Placement Tips for Best Performance
To get the best out of your wireless cameras, here’s a few pro placement tips:
Install cameras at 2.5-3 metres as this helps to avoid tampering and captures wide angles.
Mount cameras where they won’t be blinded by sunlight, headlights or security spot lights.
Overlap coverage – Make sure one camera’s blind spot is covered by another.
Just like reversing cameras make driving safer and a TPMS helps you avoid a flat on the freeway, wireless security cameras give you eyes where you need them most!
While you’re beefing up your home security, why not think about the broader picture too? From reversing cameras on your vehicle to a AED defibrillator on the wall of your business, it’s all about being ready for anything.
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