camera placement

  1. D

    Build / Selection Help & Location Assistance

    Hey guys, I've been reading and watching a ton over the past couple of weeks, but there's just so much to take in. What I have in mind is a 6-camera setup with Blue Iris as my NVR. Here are my theoretical build items, so feel free to give feedback. I'm also attaching a drawing of the property...
  2. C

    Camera placement recommendations?

    I'm a first time home-buyer, I just moved into a new 1800 sq house with a newborn and my wife is rightly concerned about security. I've put together our floorplan with my planned camera locations, entrances and fence gates are marked in red. I would love to get some feedback on my planned...
  3. J

    Advice Requested: Garage Camera Placement

    I have a quick question I'd like to ask this forum. I have an odd shaped garage (See attached rough) that I'm trying to determine the best options for camera placement inside the garage. There will be a camera outside the garage just to the left of the garage door (when looking at the...
  4. C

    Camera location vs zoom level (initial physical camera location)

    Hi all, new user and excited to learn. I have a new Dahua IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2mp Starlight IR varifocal eyeball camera I've installed to capture the NW corner of my house ((6' wide access area). Had a question regarding camera placement (Also using Blue Iris). -If the goal is to best capture...
  5. WorldCup82

    Suggestions for cameras and placement

    Hi all, Brand new here and I was curious as to what some of you would do for a system for the house in the middle of the picture. Where would you place cameras? What type? (not looking for model numbers yet). I want to start designing a system for my house. Thanks for everyone's input! Dan
  6. W

    Camera Placement

    Please assist with recommendations on the # of cameras needed and placement for new construction home. Attached is a site map highlighting doors and windows. The home sits on a corner lot. I highlighted all doors/windows. Draft design on cameras, however I have no clue on proper coverage or...
  7. C

    Front door camera placement

    I'm trying to figure out where to mount the camera at my front door. I have a narrow brick entryway that leads to the front door. The ceiling is about 14 feet high so that's not an option. The door is 96 inches tall so it's not a normal height door. Camera will be small turret style camera with...
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