Outdoor CCTV or IP video security cameras are vulnerable to theft and vandalism, as intruders may dismantle, blind, damage, or even steal the cameras or NVR/DVR to avoid detection.
Solutions:
To prevent outdoor surveillance cameras from being stolen, place them out of arm’s reach, such as up on walls, under eaves, soffits, or roof overhangs, and mount them using screw mounts or security mounts (Click here to find more prefect installation spots for security cameras).
Alternatively, you can place the NVR/DVR in hidden areas such as bookshelves or cupboards to prevent theft.
You can also use surveillance camera metal housings or covers to protect the camera and lens, keep them clean, and prevent theft.
Another option is to convert the outdoor security cameras to black and hide them from sight, or use skins or camouflage covers to make them tamper-proof and avoid being blinded by flashlights or laser pointers.
Additionally, you can hide the outdoor security cameras in birdhouses, as some homeowners do.
Check out this post to learn more about feasible ways to conceal your outdoor security cameras from intruders.
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