Where to Put Your Cameras (and Where Most People Get It Wrong)

Most homeowners aim their one camera at the front wall, facing the street. It looks reassuring, but it's rarely where an actual break-in happens. Most intrusions happen at the back or side of a property, away from view of the road and neighbours.

The five spots we always recommend

1. Front door — the most common entry point for opportunistic break-ins and package theft.
2. Back door / kitchen entrance — usually the least visible, and the most targeted.
3. Garage and driveway — covers vehicles and a second common entry route into the house.
4. Side passages — narrow, dark, and exactly where someone would try to work unseen.
5. Perimeter walls — catches anyone approaching before they even reach the building.

Beyond placement, check the specs: full-colour night vision, IP65 weatherproofing, a reliable phone app, and battery backup for loadshedding. A camera that goes dark the moment the power drops isn't protecting anything.

Not sure about your setup? We do free site visits, no obligation, and we'll tell you honestly whether your current cameras are covering the right spots.