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Alright! So they have wired it up but I have some questions on the wiring.. I did see where it talked about to never run parallel to power, but these currently do run like that in some spots, so wanted to check opinion here if will cause much issues? These are cat6 cables, don't think they are...

Hello again! So the prewire is about to be done and the installer wants to install electrical boxes with wall plates where the cameras will be on the brick. So by the garage light sconces (#2, 3 and 4) and by the window on the left (#8). Does it make sense to do that from aesthetics perspective...

That part I understand, just per your initial post: Cam 4 use a Motorized IPC-T5442T-ZE or IPC-T3241T-ZAS, based on budget. Cam 5 for LPR use a IPC-B5442E-Z4E if within 90ft. Both of these are high under soffits, where as many suggested Cam 4 specifically needs to be at garage level for face...

Was referring to IPC-T5442T-ZE in spot #4, not LPR on #5, unless I'm reading wrong? If so, apologies!

Btw, framing has started, so pre-wiring should be in a month or so! Jut showing the wood if anyone's curious on the build process.

Per numerous comments from others, wouldn't #4 be too high for ID those who come up the driveway if by the soffit? It's a rather flat driveway. I can, and probably will, pre-wire there just in case, but just curious.

Good idea - the corner between garage and entry door will be some sort of shrubs/flowers, etc. So potentially can put it there, marked #11. Wouldn't it make sense to put two though? One facing the entry door and one facing the driveway? Then there's definitely not a need to keep all cameras...

Here's an updated plan. 1: LPR 2-8: PTZ? 9: General view 10: Flood Light With this set up I'm not sure I'll need all of #2, 3 and 4? Perhaps remove 4?

Makes sense! Thank you for the advice!

It will go in the basement, which is currently unfinished, so it's up to my imagination where to put it there once it's finished. If we decide to add a room in the basement, then will probably go there in the closet to hide from roaming eyes. Maybe even add a fake wall in the closet, hah!

I was going to potentially go with the vendor's cameras (from what I have been told 1080p varifocal Speco cams) but given uncertainty on what I need, will probably pass and do testing first. Don't have access to electrician, unfortunately. Only after the house is done can hire someone for any...

Phew! A lot of things to absorb and consider, so thank you all for the comments! Noted with thanks! Doesn't BI have sort of a real time alert of spotting people, etc? Lucky to be able to lay cable! I wish I had that opportunity haha! Noted on the rest. Any reason for weather cam that beats...

I was hoping to use soffits for mounting as to not be completely obvious where the cameras are. I assume no point at all in cam 5 then, besides general overview? Thought behind 8 is to catch whoever is trying to go up the deck. So even they make it all the way up it should take a clear shot...

Hello all! After posting in the intro thread, posting here for suggestions on camera placements for a new build, as I have an option to pre-wire. Neighborhood is in the quiet part of town, so not looking for extreme setup, but definitely would like it to be useful for ID if a need arises...

Front brick veneer, sides and back vinyl. Arch on the porch is stone. Will try to post images tonight in the installation forum.