camera placement

  1. M

    Lake House Install (Camera Placement) — Help!

    I would like your opinion on where to install cameras on this lake house (lake view house). At the moment the cams will be battery powered, for an instant install and 130 degree FOV… but later, after more planning, I would like to move forward with a POE-based system. Right now, we just have a...
  2. Lcardoni

    NVR/POE Recommendations(?) - How many / Where / What models? Mid-tier budget

    My home sits on a one acre lot and I am looking to improve surveillance for peace of mind and evidence capture for any incidents that may occur. Layout: The lot is approx 150’ wide along the road access, and 300’ long. Densely wooded stewardship forest to the south, neighbors to the west...
  3. D

    Build / Selection Help & Location Assistance

    Hey guys, I've been reading and watching a ton over the past couple of weeks, but there's just so much to take in. What I have in mind is a 6-camera setup with Blue Iris as my NVR. Here are my theoretical build items, so feel free to give feedback. I'm also attaching a drawing of the property...
  4. C

    Camera placement recommendations?

    I'm a first time home-buyer, I just moved into a new 1800 sq house with a newborn and my wife is rightly concerned about security. I've put together our floorplan with my planned camera locations, entrances and fence gates are marked in red. I would love to get some feedback on my planned...
  5. J

    Advice Requested: Garage Camera Placement

    I have a quick question I'd like to ask this forum. I have an odd shaped garage (See attached rough) that I'm trying to determine the best options for camera placement inside the garage. There will be a camera outside the garage just to the left of the garage door (when looking at the...
  6. C

    Camera location vs zoom level (initial physical camera location)

    Hi all, new user and excited to learn. I have a new Dahua IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2mp Starlight IR varifocal eyeball camera I've installed to capture the NW corner of my house ((6' wide access area). Had a question regarding camera placement (Also using Blue Iris). -If the goal is to best capture...
  7. WorldCup82

    Suggestions for cameras and placement

    Hi all, Brand new here and I was curious as to what some of you would do for a system for the house in the middle of the picture. Where would you place cameras? What type? (not looking for model numbers yet). I want to start designing a system for my house. Thanks for everyone's input! Dan
  8. W

    Camera Placement

    Please assist with recommendations on the # of cameras needed and placement for new construction home. Attached is a site map highlighting doors and windows. The home sits on a corner lot. I highlighted all doors/windows. Draft design on cameras, however I have no clue on proper coverage or...
  9. C

    Front door camera placement

    I'm trying to figure out where to mount the camera at my front door. I have a narrow brick entryway that leads to the front door. The ceiling is about 14 feet high so that's not an option. The door is 96 inches tall so it's not a normal height door. Camera will be small turret style camera with...
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