Best Places To Put Your Home Security (CCTV) Cameras

Check out the bullet points below to find out more about the ideal placement for your home CCTV system:

• Eliminate shielded access: Houses often have areas where there is access to the home that is shielded from your view, and the view of your neighbours; for example, fencing with no lighting. As a result, it’s a perfect place for burglars to target if they know you’re not at home. Placing your CCTV cameras in these spots will help make your property less desirable.

• Light up the dark: Darkness is a thief’s best friend. By positioning a home camera in places where there is little light, you’ll reduce the darkness and remove any cover for burglars. Alternatively, you can opt for a night vision feature to keep an eye on your home.

• Consider vulnerable areas: Every home has them, so yours isn’t exempt. Once you figure out where your house is weak from a security perspective – for instance, the windows and doors – you can use CCTV cameras as a backup.

• Don’t forget previous break-ins: If someone has broken in before, it may happen again. CCTV camera locations should always include the point of entry of any attempted or successful break-in. Research any incidents before you lived in the house, too.

It’s vital that you factor in access, dark spots, vulnerable areas, and previous break-ins to answer the question, “where can I point my CCTV cameras?” However, burglars have their favourite areas to target, and these are just as integral to your strategy.

Front Door

Most break-ins occur through the front door. Merely installing a CCTV camera won’t be enough if you leave it within reach. Therefore, it’s worth placing it on the first or second floor to prevent lawbreakers from messing with it. Also, this height stops them from throwing things to interfere with the video.

Garage

The garage is a prominently targeted area because it leads directly to the house in most circumstances. As a result, you should position your home CCTV camera to capture footage surrounding the garage. Even if it’s a separate building, it’s still crucial to cover it as your car is inside and is a valuable asset.

The Backyard/Garden

Doors at the rear of the property might not be as robust, which is why thieves try them. Plus, they are concealed and offer adequate cover. But, you want the camera to focus on the whole garden since it might store expensive items, such as a lawnmower or kids’ toys. If you have a shed, make sure the system records the comings and goings.

Off-street Windows

Windows at the sides and back of the house will be off the street, making them obscured from view from the main road. As passing cars and pedestrians can’t see what’s going on, it’s worth pointing a camera in the direction of any off-street windows to add an extra layer of protection. Considering 23% of burglaries happen due to these features, it’s definitely a crucial area.

Basement

You can’t see what’s going on in the basement, and that makes it scary if you hear a noise in the middle of the night. Thankfully, a cellar camera will record everything and give you access. All you have to do is check out the live feed on your mobile or laptop before going down, and you can save yourself the risk of encountering a burglar by calling the police.

The Driveway

The brilliant thing about the driveway is that it offers an unrivalled view of the entire property. Not only can you see who enters and leaves, but you can watch where they go once they are on your drive. Try and position your camera to face towards your home, giving a 180 degrees scope.

Inside

Don’t buy into the myth that CCTV is for outside only. The best CCTV camera placement guidelines inform homeowners to focus a lens on the front door, off-street windows, and first and second-floor common areas in case anybody makes it through your initial security measures.

Keeping you and your family safe is our main concern at Britannia fire & Security. If you need any information on how to secure your property or business, please don’t hesitate to contact us on: 01733 246990.