If you are considering getting home security cameras to protect your property and give you peace of mind when you are out at work or away on holiday picking the perfect location for their installation is vital.

Unfortunately, so many people simply install one camera at the front door, sometimes in the form of a doorbell Ring camera, and leave things at that.

Sure it is a lot better than nothing, but these sort of systems are pretty common these days and the modern burglar will have no problems avoiding the front entrance when picking their next target.

The truth is that a single CCTV camera can only do so much. No matter how wide the lens is, or how impressive the zoom may be, if you truly want to protect your home in an effective way, multiple CCTV cameras are simply a must have.

What are some of the best places to install CCTV cameras?

At the front and back doors

Ok, we said that the front door should not be the ONLY place that you install CCTV, but it certainly is one of the most important. In fact any door connecting the inside of your home with the outside is a potential vulnerability and ensuring that each is covered by a camera should be your starting point when building a CCTV system.

Covering the driveway and in the garage

Your car is one of the most attractive assets you have for any burglar and probably the most valuabl you own outside of the house itself.

Install security cameras that cover not only the vehicle/s themselves, but also the garage door. Another good idea is to install a motion detection alarm or lighting system on the outside of the garage to deter anyone who comes a bit too close.

Windows that cannot be seen from the street

Windows are another popular point of entry for a burglar, particularly if they are hidden from sight and the risk of being seen is minimal.

If you have any large windows around the back of your property, these are another key location that you should be protecting with security cameras.

Top Security tips

• Keep your security cameras within sight to act as deterrent, yet high enough that they cannot be tampered with.
• Ensure that your attach your cameras securely so they cannot easily be removed and will not be disturbed in high winds or other inclement weather.

What about commercial CCTV?

Protecting a large scale commercial premises is a whole different level to a domestic home and you will almost certainly need to call in a professional security company if you want to do so effectively.

Do your research and find yourself a well known supplier of commercial CCTV systems who will be able to advise you on the best places to install your cameras around the premises.

They will also be able to help you combine your CCTV with other commercial security tools such as alarm systems and access control gates.