Find the right location It is important to find the right location for your cameras. Try to avoid any obstructions in the line of sight and also keep in mind that future changes in the house won’t obstruct the line of sight as well. If you are putting the camera outdoors, then try to avoid trees, stems, etc so that the camera can record what’s important.
Keep it away from windows Glare is a common problem with home cameras, especially with the ones that are placed indoors. Indoor cameras are usually more affordable than outdoor ones and some affordable options lack glare-free features. So, try to avoid placing the camera in front of the window so there’s no or reduced glare.
Video doorbells are better for doors If you are planning to place a security camera for your door, then invest in a video doorbell instead. This will serve the purpose of both a security camera and a doorbell. These doorbells record motions and even when someone rings the bell automatically.
Play with the angles – both indoors and outdoors One important thing to keep in mind is you are trying to record your surroundings. In the case of outdoor setup, try and adjust the camera in a way that focuses more on the ground than the sky. In the case of an indoor setup, try to focus on the floor and bottom part of the house rather than the ceiling or walls.
Keep the cameras ventilated Try to keep the camera away from appliances, exhaust fans or refrigerators. Doing this will ensure that the camera is ventilated well and can record voices too without catching the noise from the fan, refrigerator or exhaust.
There will be blind spots No matter how carefully you place your cameras, there will be some blind spots. Try and adjust the camera in such a way that it creates blind spot areas in safe zones or less important parts of the house.
Don’t be creepy Just because you have a security camera setup at home, you should use it ethically. Avoid prying on your neighbours. Keep in mind that the camera setup is for security purposes and not to infringe on someone’s privacy.
Storage is important Most security cameras come with a built-in SD card option. Try to integrate the bigger storage cards to be able to record high-quality videos and keep them stored at least for several days.
Go for a Cloud storage solution Newer camera models come with Wi-Fi connectivity and also offer cloud-based features to make them more efficient. The cloud plan also comes with unlimited storage and added features. Not only this, the feature allows you to get the footage downloaded anywhere across the world.
Keep backup for your cameras Cameras are powered either by batteries or a direct power supply. Make sure that they have a backup power solution to keep them powered on even when there’s no electricity. This enables 24/7 security surveillance for you.
