Best Places to Install Security Cameras
To protect your property effectively, you need to know which places are the most ideal for your security camera installation. It’s important to plan ahead in this matter before even purchasing your security cameras. It’s also critical to note that solar-powered security cameras need to be installed and mounted in direct sunlight to function properly.
These are some of the best places to position your security camera around your property:
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Around main entrance points. These are the main entry points for a burglar and include doors and windows – especially on the ground floor.
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Driveway and patio areas. A critical area of surveillance is right outside your home. This placement allows you to see who is at your door before opening it or who is at your driveway before opening an outside gate.
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Across the backyard. Many thieves might use the cover of bushes or trees to hide from view – this is why it’s important to have a whole view of your yard and surroundings.
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Around garages, detached buildings, or basements. These are isolated areas where burglars might try to break in and steal supplies or tools or simply use them to hide out until dark.
While keeping a wide net of security surveillance can be a good thing, there are also areas where you should not have a security camera. Let’s get into those areas now as well.
Where Not to Install Security Cameras
Security cameras are meant to protect your home and provide consistent and reliable monitoring. However, there are angles and camera placements that impede privacy and may cause legal problems in your neighborhood. These are some of the areas you should not be installing a security camera:
Inside Bedrooms or Bathrooms: Having a security camera angled towards a bedroom window or bathroom encroaches on personal privacy.
Towards neighboring properties: This also encroaches on privacy and there are laws in several states that ban homeowners from using cameras that see into other people’s yards or homes.
Now that we know where not to place our security cameras, let’s go over some of the best tips for installing your security system effectively.
Placement Tips for Security Cameras
Installing a security camera involves selecting the right location, mounting the camera securely, and connecting it to a safe power source and monitoring system. When it comes to outdoor security camera placement, you need to consider several factors to ensure that your property is secure:
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Height: Your security camera needs to be placed high enough so that it won’t be tampered with and has a wider range of coverage. Typical camera height recommendations stand around 8 to 10 feet off the ground.
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Wi-Fi: Wireless cameras - like the ones from Baseus - allow you to install a camera wherever a Wi-Fi signal can be found. Ensure that your Wi-Fi is strong and expandable enough to accommodate the number of cameras you need and their placements.
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Angles: The best angles for security cameras are from a high angle facing across the entire property. This gives homeowners a wide view of the entire property. You can also position cameras at opposing corners of the property for a full view of each side.
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Weather Protection: Try to install your camera in an area with protection from the rain, snow, or heavy winds. Baseus security cameras are crafted to stand up against various conditions.
Fortunately, we have the best security systems available for your indoor and outdoor needs with Baseus – and they’re a breeze to install and position.
Best Security Cameras for Easy Installation
Baseus has been a leading name in security system innovations that are advanced yet easy to use, install, and maintain.
The Baseus S1 Pro security camera is an innovative solar-powered security camera with a unique sun-powered tracking system that moves directionally with the sunlight to ensure consistent energy at all times. The S1 Pro also has a dual camera with 3K clarity for clear visuals in high definition.
The wide-angle lens of the camera features a 120° field of view to ensure that all your surroundings are captured with precision and vivid detail while the telephoto lens provides an 8-times zoom that allows you to see details from up to 49ft (15m) away.
On top of that, the Baseus S1 Pro is so easy to install. Simply watch this video below to see how simple setting up your security system can be.
Setting up your Baseus S1 Pro home security camera system.
Alternatively, homeowners can opt for the Baseus N1 Outdoor Camera 2K 2-Cam Kit with an ultra-wide 145° field of vision lens for 2K HD capture with 24/7 coverage. The N1 security camera also comes with full-color night vision and a 100ml spotlight.
The N1 camera’s IP67 rating further allows it to adapt to any weather condition while advanced data encryption ensures that your footage is safe and secure. Watch this quick installation video for the Baseus N1 outdoor camera and see how easily your safety can be achieved.
Setting up your Baseus N1 Outdoor Camera security system
Baseus offers a range of advanced and innovative security camera systems that will maximize your safety and protection across the board. Contact us today or view our extensive security camera range today and make sure your home and loved ones get the best protection.
