Introduction

Proper camera placement is essential to securing your home effectively. It not only ensures optimal coverage but also reduces unnecessary alerts and protects privacy. Follow our expert tips to position your CCTV cameras just right.

Ideal Coverage Zones

  • Main entry points: Front door, back door, garage entrances.

  • Windows facing the street: Cover blind spots and potential entry points.

  • Driveway & side access: Capture approaching vehicles or individuals.

Overlap Is Your Friend

Aim for overlapping fields of view – this means no single blind spot if one camera fails or is tampered with. For example, a front door cam and a porch cam capturing the same area reinforce security.

Height, Angles & Lighting

  • Height: Install 2.4-3m high to avoid vandalism while maintaining facial clarity.

  • Angles: Tilt slightly downward – this avoids sky glare and captures faces.

  • Lighting: Position near light sources and use wide dynamic range (WDR) cameras.

Minimising False Alerts

  • Exclude trees & bushes: These can trigger motion sensors.

  • Avoid busy roads: If footage of vehicles isn’t needed, angle away.

  • Create privacy zones: Prevent capturing neighbour’s windows or private spaces.

Mapping Your Setup

A simple, well thought-out layout for your CCTV Cameras helps:

  • Identify entries, blind spots, & light sources.
  • Sketch coverage overlap zones.
  • Test with a livestream before finalise installation.

Professional Home CCTV Installation

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Published On: 1st May 2025Categories: Home Security, Latest NewsTags: , , , ,

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