Security Camera System for a House
Most break-ins start at a door: the front door, the back door or the garage. A good home system covers every door up close, the driveway, and the paths around the house, with one or two cameras inside.
Where the cameras go
| Spot | Cameras | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 | Packages, visitors and a clear face of anyone at the door. Mount it about 8 feet up, close to the door. |
| Back door | 1 | The door burglars use most, because nobody sees it from the street. |
| Driveway | 1 panoramic | Cars, the garage door and the street in one 180° view. |
| Sides of the house | 1 per side | Gates and windows people walk past to reach the back yard. |
| Inside | 1 | The main hallway or stairs every intruder must cross. |
Example system: 6 cameras
A house with a front door, a back door, a driveway, two sides to watch and one camera inside. Prices load live from silarius.com.
| Hardware total | … |
The recorder powers every camera through its own cable, so no outlets are needed at the cameras. Silarius hardware ships free in the US and carries a 3-year warranty. Cable and mounts are extra.
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Plan my houseNo cable to the camera spots?
Running network cable is the best choice, but not always possible. Silarius professional Wi-Fi cameras plug into an outdoor outlet and connect over Wi-Fi to the same recorder or to Silarius Cloud. The Site Planner asks about this and picks the right cameras for each spot.
Worth adding
- Watch from your phone: live view and playback in the free app, wherever you are.
- Off-site copy: Silarius Cloud from $6.99 per camera per month, so the video is safe even if someone takes the recorder.
Questions
How many security cameras does a house need?
A townhouse or small house usually needs 3 to 5 cameras; a larger house with a yard, 6 to 10. Start with every outside door and the driveway.
Where should I not put a camera at home?
Don’t point cameras into a neighbor’s windows or yard, and keep them out of bedrooms and bathrooms of guests or staff. Also avoid aiming straight at the sun or a bright streetlight.