Where Is the Best Place to Install Outdoor Motion Activated Cameras?

According to a report, about 60% of convicted burglars said that the presence of security cameras influenced their actions. Therefore, placing cameras in visible locations can deter crime. Consider these top three spots:

  1. Front Door: Accounts for 34% of break-ins.
  2. Backyard: Accounts for 22% of break-ins.
  3. Near Off-Street Windows: Accounts for 23% of break-ins.

If you’re aiming for hidden cameras, here are some discreet placement ideas:

  • Under eaves, ceiling or soffits
  • Inside a birdhouse
  • Behind a glass window (for software-based cameras, as PIR sensors won’t work through glass)
  • Within everyday objects like desk plants or bookshelves
  • Near trees and bushes

Read also: Outdoor Motion Activated Camera: How It Works and Why You Need One