bkay24 0 Posted June 8, 2016 Hi Everyone I am new to the site.. but have been reading for a few weeks - lots of good info. Thought I would reach out for advice on the placement of exterior cameras on my new home that is currently under construction. I am installing an Swann Bullet Cams (POE, 3MP, 75° view, 115' Night)... not high end, but suitable for my needs. Looking at the pics below.. what do you guys think? Front: are Cams #1 & 2 enough? I'm thinking #1 will see both the front door/porch & also the driveway.... Do I need to also add #6 up top? Side: #4... should I mount high or low? Rear: #3 seems like good spot for view of back door and also under future covered porch. #5 on which corner? I am hoping to get by with 5 cams outside (2 front/2 back/1 side?)... Any thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainvideo 0 Posted June 8, 2016 Higher is great for general observation but that always makes facial recognition More difficult due to the perp wearing a hat ,hoodie ,or just looking down . ,I like to capture facial recognition at choke points like doorways .so I generally Focus on doorways first with vulnerable windows behind . One common mistake is that people try to do too much with 1 camera . For most residential sites I generally like to use 3 cams in the front ,1 on each Side and 2 in the back I would recommend running wires or string to every potential camera location and Label it at the nvr end .wiring is cheap at this stage of construction .leave it coiled up in the soffit or in a plastic low voltage box in the wall or ceiling . Another great investment to consider that will help your surveillance system Out tremendously is proper exterior illumination .I know that your camera's have IR but good lighting will help much more .now is the time while still Under construction .talk to the builder or electrical contractor . motion detection or dusk to dawn led's will save on electric . I find that flood lights up high work way better than a pole light in the yard creating backlight issues . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkay24 0 Posted June 8, 2016 Higher is great for general observation but that always makes facial recognition More difficult due to the perp wearing a hat ,hoodie ,or just looking down . ,I like to capture facial recognition at choke points like doorways .so I generally Focus on doorways first with vulnerable windows behind . One common mistake is that people try to do too much with 1 camera . For most residential sites I generally like to use 3 cams in the front ,1 on each Side and 2 in the back I would recommend running wires or string to every potential camera location and Label it at the nvr end .wiring is cheap at this stage of construction .leave it coiled up in the soffit or in a plastic low voltage box in the wall or ceiling . Another great investment to consider that will help your surveillance system Out tremendously is proper exterior illumination .I know that your camera's have IR but good lighting will help much more .now is the time while still Under construction .talk to the builder or electrical contractor . motion detection or dusk to dawn led's will save on electric . I find that flood lights up high work way better than a pole light in the yard creating backlight issues . thanks for the response! specific to my situation... and looking at my pics.. would you think 2 cams in both the front and back are enough? what about the height in the back? too high? thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainvideo 0 Posted June 8, 2016 Probably a good idea to post camera specs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
