The 6 Best Places to Install Your Security Camera (and What to Avoid)
The article outlines the six best locations to install home security cameras, emphasizing optimal placement for maximum effectiveness and security. It highlights both exterior and interior spots such as front and back doors, garages, yards, common areas, and hallways. The article also cautions against placing cameras in ways that violate neighbors' privacy.
- ▪34% of burglars use the front door, making it a critical spot for camera placement.
- ▪22% of break-ins occur through the back door, warranting surveillance on all secondary entry points.
- ▪Cameras with wide fields of view, at least 130 degrees, are recommended for monitoring large outdoor areas like yards.
- ▪Interior cameras in common areas and hallways can monitor household activity and detect intruders moving through the home.
- ▪Homeowners should avoid pointing cameras at neighbors' private property to respect privacy and avoid legal issues.
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| Original publisher | CNET |
| Canonical URL | https://www.cnet.com/home/security/6-spots-where-your-security-camera-can-best-protect-your-home/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
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Today's security cameras are masterful devices. I haven't seen anything like the advances in the past couple of years, including AI detection and descriptions as well as innovative wireless designs. But if you're getting a new security cam, one question quickly becomes the most important: Where are you going to place it?Cams can work in many different spots, but they perform better in some places than others. After years of testing models all around my own house, here's where I suggest putting your security cameras -- and why they work well in these spots.Read more: How to Give Old Home Devices New Life as Birdcams, Energy Savers and MoreArlo Pro 5S 2K: CNET's Best Overall Home Security Camera $120 at Amazon Where should you install a home security camera? 1.
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