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RodneyE
Starting Member
Canada
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 Posted - 07/18/2016 : 02:54:24 AM
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| Hi everyone I just recently bought a new security camera for my house as I would be leaving on a vacation soon. I am looking for a good place to place the camera so that the neighbourhood trouble makers can stir clear out of my house.I found a blog from api alarms that mentions some good locations to place your camera http://www.apialarm.com/blog/home-security-camera/best-locations-to-install-home-security-cameras/ .Can you guys tell me where do you normally place the camera and how to best protect my house while I am away. Any input would be great.Thanks |
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stusviews
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USA
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Posted - 07/18/2016 : 10:19:18 AM
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If you have only one camera, then you might want to place it indoors facing the most likely break-in point.
Actually, there is no one place that's best for all installations. An ideal location depends on the layout of you property and you home as well as any entrances.
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RodneyE
Starting Member
Canada
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Posted - 07/27/2016 : 03:06:18 AM
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| Thanks for the reply. You are right I guess the front door entrance would be the best place. |
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jakinidtek
Starting Member
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Posted - 07/29/2016 : 05:10:07 AM
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1. Front Door
An estimated 34% of all burglars enter your home through the front door, so you�ll definitely want to train one of your surveillance cameras here. To prevent a thief from knocking out your camera, place it at second-floor level, or even in the eves of your house, and train it on the front door. If your home has just one level, consider enclosing your front door camera in mesh wiring to protect it from errant rocks, sticks, or other weapons.
2. Back Door
Another 22% of home burglars enter through the back door, so you need a camera here, as well (and if you have side doors, they count as back doors for sake of statistics). The bottom line is, arm each entry door with a camera. Again, make the effort to place your camera out of the reach of human hands, or to protect it from projectiles, like rocks or sticks or anything an intruder might hurl at it.
3. Off-Street Windows
Burglars often enter a home by breaking a rear window. By choosing a window that is not in direct view of the street, they decrease their chance of being caught and buy some privacy to do the dirty deed. Get a jump on them and train a camera on any area of your home with windows that cannot be viewed from the street.
4. Backyard/Side Gate
Crooks love a good backyard, since they�re often brimming with expensive lawn & garden machinery, recreational equipment, and kids� toys. Arm your yard with motion-sensor floodlights and a night vision surveillance camera to protect your home and belongings. If your backyard is fenced in, make sure your camera has a view of the entrance gate (or install a second camera there).
5. Basement Stairs
Many basements have access hatches/doors, or at least small windows that are large enough to crawl through. Place a camera on the stairs leading up from the basement to your home to record any wayward prowlers who sneak their way into your home via the subterranean route. |
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Boggy
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 10/06/2016 : 11:08:46 PM
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Originally posted by jakinidtek
1. Front Door
An estimated 34% of all burglars enter your home through the front door, so you�ll definitely want to train one of your surveillance cameras here. To prevent a thief from knocking out your camera, place it at second-floor level, or even in the eves of your house, and train it on the front door. If your home has just one level, consider enclosing your front door camera in mesh wiring to protect it from errant rocks, sticks, or other weapons.
2. Back Door
Another 22% of home burglars enter through the back door, so you need a camera here, as well (and if you have side doors, they count as back doors for sake of statistics). The bottom line is, arm each entry door with a camera. Again, make the effort to place your camera out of the reach of human hands, or to protect it from projectiles, like rocks or sticks or anything an intruder might hurl at it.
3. Off-Street Windows
Burglars often enter a home by breaking a rear window. By choosing a window that is not in direct view of the street, they decrease their chance of being caught and buy some privacy to do the dirty deed. Get a jump on them and train a camera on any area of your home with windows that cannot be viewed from the street.
4. Backyard/Side Gate
Crooks love a good backyard, since they�re often brimming with expensive lawn & garden machinery, recreational equipment, and kids� toys. Arm your yard with motion-sensor floodlights and a night vision surveillance camera to protect your home and belongings. If your backyard is fenced in, make sure your camera has a view of the entrance gate (or install a second camera there).
5. Basement Stairs
Many basements have access hatches/doors, or at least small windows that are large enough to crawl through. Place a camera on the stairs leading up from the basement to your home to record any wayward prowlers who sneak their way into your home via the subterranean route.
Great post jakindtek, really helpful. I'm wondering if it's a good idea on the outside to put up fake cameras which are a lot cheaper just as a deterrent? |
Edited by - Boggy on 04/05/2021 03:41:57 AM |
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RalphXHoff
Starting Member
Canada
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Posted - 11/14/2016 : 7:59:36 PM
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| Is your home multi storeyed? |
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jetfulfilled
Average Member
Philippines
111 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2021 : 08:16:31 AM
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| I've seen in prank videos home owners putting fake cameras to deter robbers. It works for them! |
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topazann
Starting Member
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Posted - 04/21/2021 : 03:06:51 AM
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| One suggestion I can make is don't place your cameras right at the doors themselves. Instead, place them at least 10 feet away. That way, you capture a wider field of view rather than just a partial head (sometimes happens if the camera is too close). |
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whitecharger
Junior Member
Philippines
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Posted - 04/26/2021 : 5:59:09 PM
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Originally posted by topazann
One suggestion I can make is don't place your cameras right at the doors themselves. Instead, place them at least 10 feet away. That way, you capture a wider field of view rather than just a partial head (sometimes happens if the camera is too close).
If you are not going to put the cameras at the door, where is the best to put it? Install an antenna on the top of the roof? Do you think will it work? |
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bernardand
Starting Member
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Posted - 05/05/2021 : 08:10:41 AM
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| One camera will not be able to fully secure your home and give you a complete understanding of everything that happens in your home in your absence. I can recommend you to take a set of security system, sensors and cameras. This will not cost much, and at the same time it will help you to have a complete understanding of the security of your home. By the way, such smart security systems as ****'s have special applications on your smartphone that will send you a push notification when the sensors are triggered. This is a very convenient feature. |
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