Do you want to keep an eye out on your home even when you’re not there? The best way to do this is by installing a security camera or CCTV surveillance system. The bad guys know that the images recorded through these devices constitute sufficient evidence to see them locked up.

Nevertheless, your surveillance system won’t be much use at all if you don’t set it up correctly. And with that in mind, we present the 5 locations to install a security camera in your home.

The Front Door

Most burglars wouldn’t be as brazen as to walk right in through the front door, would they?

Actually, they would. About a third of all robbers seek entry through the front door first, either kicking it down, breaking a window pane, or just by opening an unlocked door.

A tough burglar-proof door will undoubtedly stop them from gaining entry at this point. However, installing a security camera in plain view, above the door will convince them to look elsewhere altogether. That way, you won’t have to worry about them trying to gain access through another part of the house.

As a bonus, a modern home security system at the front door comes with a whole host of other benefits.

  • You can see who is coming and decide whether or not to let them in.
  • You can communicate with the person at the door via an intercom, which means you don’t have to make your presence known, if you feel unsafe.
  • Your camera will automatically photograph everyone who rings on the doorbell, leaving you with a record of who has come to visit, while you were out of the house.
  • You can check to see if your latest Amazon purchase has arrived without getting up off the couch.
  • You can record the entry and exit time of domestic staff to ensure they’re complying with their contractual agreements.

Every Other Door in Your Home

The front door may be the obvious access point, but the other doors in your home are vulnerable as well. If the front door is easily visible from the street, many burglars prefer to try another that is hidden safely out of sight. Possibilities include the basement door, the back door, the side door, or the garage door, so it’s wise to place a camera on top of each one.

To solidify your security setup, consider installing burglar proof doors on all these as well.

Your Office

If you’ve got a well-equipped home office, then the chances are you’ve got a few thousand dollars’ worth of kit in there. There are all your personal documents such as passports and birth certificates to worry about. These aren’t only difficult to replace, they’re valuable commodity for identity thieves as well. Given all that’s at stake, it makes sense to ensure this area is as secure as possible. Install a camera in the corner of the room, so that it can record the entire space simultaneously.

Another sensible safety precaution is to hide the room from sight, both from the street and from your backyard, keeping the curtains drawn at all times.

The Backyard

A criminal may enter the backyard to steal a stray bike or to find an alternative entry point into the home. Therefore, it’s prudent to install a video camera that records as much of your yard as possible. When choosing a location, opt for one that will be readily visible to anyone entering your yard. Remember, it’s more important that would-be robbers see your camera than it is to record them committing a crime. Prevention is better than cure, after all.

Another added advantage of having a backyard camera is the ability to check on your kids or pets.  Furthermore, should you have any small children or elderly parents who you’re worried might wander off, you can set your backyard camera (or any other camera) up with a motion sensor and receive automatic notifications on your mobile phone, any time there’s movement in the yard.

The Baby’s Room

If you’re installing a comprehensive security camera system throughout your home, it would be wise to get one in your baby’s room. Not only does this mean you won’t have to purchase an expensive baby monitor, but a wifi security camera has a host of other benefits as well.

Perhaps most useful is the motion sensor system, which can alert you via your phone when someone goes into the baby’s room or when your bub escapes the crib. Being able to record audio and video as well as attain a wider viewing angle comes in handy as well.

Things to Know Consider When Shopping For a Camera

The best home security cameras come with a bunch of nifty features, although at a premium.

Before deciding on a product, work out exactly where you’ll place your cameras and write up a list of requirements. That way, you won’t pay more than you have to.

Consider the following:

  • Image resolution
  • Night vision
  • Field of view
  • Static or able to tilt and pan
  • Ease of installation
  • Motion detection
  • Motion sensor floodlights
  • 1 or 2 way audio

A wide range of camera systems is available on Home Safety Store.  Keep your family and property secure with a reliable home security system today.