Proper camera placement is just as important as camera quality. SmartX Technologies shares expert tips from 500+ installations in Gaya.
General Rules for Camera Placement
1. Cover all entry/exit points first
- Main door, back door, windows, gates
2. Height matters
- Install at 8-10 feet for best angle and tamper protection
3. Avoid backlighting
- Don't point cameras directly at light sources or windows
4. Overlap coverage
- Critical areas should be covered by 2+ cameras
5. Consider night conditions
- Test angles after dark for IR coverage
Home Camera Placement
- Front door: Bullet camera at 8ft, angled down at 30 degrees
- Back/side entrance: Bullet camera with motion detection
- Driveway/parking: Wide-angle camera for vehicle identification
- Living room/hall: Dome camera in center for 360-degree view
- Staircase: One camera per floor at landing
Shop Camera Placement
- Cash counter: Overhead dome camera for clear transaction view
- Entrance: Bullet camera capturing faces at eye level
- Storage/godown: Wide-angle camera covering all racks
- Billing area: Camera showing both screen and customer
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Placing cameras too high (faces become unrecognizable)
- Not considering monsoon splash for outdoor cameras
- Ignoring dark corners and blind spots
- Not protecting cables from tampering
SmartX Technologies provides FREE site visits to design optimal camera placement for your property in Gaya. Call +91 7004196478.