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As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your property is protected 24/7. You can elevate your security efforts with a home surveillance camera system.

However, every homeowner has different priorities when it comes to their residential security needs, budget, and property. There never is a one-size-fits-all solution for a home surveillance camera system.

When picking a system, you must consider your budget, property requirements, and residential security needs before choosing a system that will work right for your home.

In today’s post, we’ll share some helpful tips about home surveillance camera systems.

Front Door

You would think burglars would use the side entrances or back door to sneak into your property. However, up to 34% of them gain access through the front door. Package thieves or porch pirates are also striking through the front doors.

A surveillance system right at your main entrance will ensure that all activities happening will be monitored. You will know everyone that comes in and out of your door – from your household members to delivery people to solicitors and more.

Back Door and Side Doors

Doors that are not front and center allow for undetected access to your premises. Whether these guests are wanted or not, you want to make sure that whoever enters through your doors are monitored.

Back doors and side doors must have a home surveillance camera system.
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Back and side doors, which are also known as secondary doors, will benefit from having a home surveillance camera system installation.

Garage and Driveway

When you have a surveillance system at your driveway or your garage, you can keep a watchful eye on your cars, grills, tools, sports equipment, and other items you keep in those places.

If you have a detached garage, a camera system will help you keep a watchful eye in that part of the house. This added security ensures that this access to your property is always being watched. Also, if you have a gate at the driveway, consider adding a camera.

Common Areas Inside the House

These common areas include the living room, kitchen, den, or sunroom (if you have one.) By having a surveillance camera system in these areas, you can make sure that the kids or not doing anything they’re not supposed to, you can know what your pets are up to, or check on the babysitter, maintenance specialists, cleaners, or other service providers.

Furthermore, if you are thinking about installing a home surveillance camera system, consider the rooms on the ground floor with large windows. These windows can be used by intruders as an access point to break into your home.

Hallway or Main Stairway

Install a surveillance camera system in the main access areas inside your home. These areas include the hallways and main stairways. It will help you keep an eye on everyone right in your home as they move around the house. Even if they try to gain access through an unmonitored part of the house, you can still see them in the hallway or stairway.

Areas of the Home You Shouldn’t Set Up a Home Surveillance Camera System

Here are some areas within your property that you shouldn’t do a camera system installation.

Locations that Intrude Upon Your Neighbors’’ Privacy

Don't invade your neighbor's privacy with your home surveillance camera system.

There are laws regarding this specific rule, but you should check with your local laws and homeowners association to be sure.

Typically, you are well within your rights to install outdoor camera systems. If they are capturing your neighbor’s public property, it should be fine.

It won’t be legally okay if your cameras are capturing where your neighbors are expecting privacy like any part of the inside of their home (bedroom, bathroom, etc.)

Remember that audio recording without consent and knowledge is not allowed by law in most circumstances.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Your family members deserve privacy within the house. Don’t install a camera system in these areas. Consider placing a baby monitor in their bedroom if you must keep a watchful eye on your child or baby. If you have an elderly family member living with you, consider a medical alert system for seniors.