The Best Places to Install Camera Setups Inside Your House

Having reliable home security cameras requires knowing where to install them. Here are the best places to put your camera setups for your indoor areas.

In the blink of an eye, a crime can change your life. Nearly seven million property crimes occurred in the United States in 2019. That's more than ten crimes a minute.

But America doesn't have to suffer from the scourge of crime. You can take basic steps to keep you and your family safe, such as installing indoor cameras. The key is to find the right camera setups for your needs. 

How do burglars break into homes? What do they like to steal, and where should you put your cameras up? What other steps should you take to increase your safety? 

Answer these questions and you can avoid break-ins and burglaries without breaking the bank. Here is your quick guide.

Front and Back Doors

When people think about break-ins, they think about thieves smashing windows or jimmying doors with crowbars. But a 2017 survey of more than 80 burglars found that the majority entered a home through an unlocked front or back door.

Whenever you are installing security cameras, you should place a camera facing each door of your house. A thief looking through a window may see your camera, and they may be deterred from breaking in. 

If you want to conceal your camera, you can place it over your door, facing into your house. However, you should make sure your camera has enough light to capture high-quality video. You may want to place a light by your camera so you have a clear view of everything.

Look at indoor camera features as well. You may be able to install a night-vision camera like the Nooie Cam Pro so you can record your doors when it is dark out.

Do not just set up your cameras and forget about other security measures. Lock your doors, even when you are inside your house. You can place objects like plants or chairs near your doors to make it harder for a thief to get inside.

Windows

Windows are another common entry point for thieves, especially on the first floor. You should place your cameras facing toward the windows so you can catch thieves as they enter. Doing this can also capture video of vandals or trespassers who walk in your yard but don't break into your house. 

Keep in mind that light can reflect off your glass and create a glare in your camera. You should set your cameras a few feet back from your windows to prevent this.

You should draw the blinds on your windows whenever you leave your home. Even though this will obscure your camera's view of the outside, it will prevent thieves from looking into your house. 

You should also always lock your windows. Place plants and gravel underneath your windows to make it harder for thieves to walk up to them.

Hallways

If you have valuable objects like paintings or furniture in your hallways, you should put cameras in your hallways. You can place one camera at one end and have it point down the length of the hallway. This allows you to see anyone who enters or lingers near one of your valuables. 

You can talk to your security camera provider about adding a motion-activated feature to your hallway camera. When it detects motion, it can send a message to your phone and let you watch the video. This will let you know if someone is in your house while you are away or while you are sleeping. 

Place your valuables toward the center of the hallway, away from windows and stairs. The further away your valuables are from points of entry, the harder it is for thieves to access them. You should also put locks on your bedroom doors so home invaders cannot enter at night.

Basements

Thieves like basements because they are secluded. Homeowners may not notice that someone has broken into their house until hours after the break-in has occurred. 

If you are on a tight security camera budget, you should prioritize your basement. You can place a 360-degree camera in the middle of your basement, covering all parts of the floor. You can also put a camera over your staircase, letting you see anyone coming up from your basement. 

You should avoid storing valuables in your basement. If you must keep them down there, you should put them in a safe or a locked drawer.

Garages

Many homeowners spend time securing their homes, only to forget about securing their garages. A thief may break into your attached garage so they can then get into your home. But they may be happy stealing just the valuables in your garage, especially your car or motorcycle. 

You should put a camera in your garage facing your garage door. If your garage attaches to your home, you should put another camera pointing toward the door that leads into your home. Lock your garage door whenever you are out and shut your car off to make it harder to steal.

The Best Camera Setups for Indoor Cameras

There are a few camera setups for indoor cameras you should consider. Thieves like to enter through doors and windows, so you should have cameras there. Make sure you select high-quality cameras that capture clear video. 

A hallway camera can monitor artworks and furniture, even when you're not at home. Basements and garages are easy places to sneak in, so you should put at least one camera in each room. Keep your basement and garage locked as an extra deterrent. 

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