Nowadays, home security surveillance is becoming increasingly common as the technology to protect our homes becomes more widely available. Buying a security camera is as easy as visiting an online electronics retailer and places like Best Buy or The Home Depot carry home monitoring systems that the average consumer can afford. Also, many of these devices now come with do-it-yourself installation manuals and are easy to set up. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when installing home surveillance cameras.

1)      Camera type

Today there are both wired and wireless home security cameras. Choose the camera type that works best for you and your home. For a hassle-free installation, a wireless camera is the best way to go since you won’t have to worry about drilling holes in your walls or running cables around your house. Nevertheless, there are factors other than the ease of installation that you will want to consider when deciding between wired and wireless systems.

2)      Location

The best way to get optimal results from your home security surveillance system is to place the cameras in the right location. For outdoor cameras, it is recommended that cameras are visible since this is the best way to deter would-be intruders. Front door cameras that are placed on the wall over the entrance to your home send a strong signal to potential burglars. The entrance to basement stairs, rear windows, and side gates are also optimal locations for security cameras. For indoor cameras, never place a camera in a location where privacy can reasonably be expected, such as in a bathroom or guest bedroom, since this is against the law.