For your home security doorbell camera to function effectively, it must be positioned in a proper manner. However, what this means is that it is going to differ for each household and each family, depending on one’s preferences and the layout of the home. It will also depend somewhat on the kind of video doorbell camera you own.
Getting that right placement, as well as the angle, is an important factor for ensuring a home security doorbell camera works effectively!
Various home security companies recommend placing your video doorbell cameras at least 48 inches above the ground. The doorbell should be mounted flat against the frame of your door or a wall. However, there are multiple other factors and installation kits involved to adjust the vertical as well as the horizontal angles. Getting them right is one thing that you need to tackle!
Whether you are a new doorbell camera owner or are moving to a new place, you should know the necessary details to place and mount it right! You should also know the steps and the tools required to install!
Home Security Doorbell Camera - Positioning
There are multiple factors involved when it comes to positioning your home security doorbell cameras. They are -
1. Power source
2. Angle
3. Height
Power source
The primary factor you need to get right is placing your doorbell cameras as per the power source. However, we often forget that if the power source is not placed properly, your cameras will not be in the correct location.
- If your doorbell camera is a model where it requires hard-wiring with your pre-existing home doorbell wires, you get limited options when it comes to its placement.
- If you require more flexibility in terms of placement, you should consider getting a battery-operated doorbell camera. This equipment can be installed anywhere around your door frame or the side of your walls.
- If you own a doorbell camera with a peephole, ensure it is battery-operated. This way, you can install them on your door’s pre-existing peephole. You will get all the flexibility you need in terms of positioning.
- Doorbell camera equipment powered with the help of an ethernet cable from your already installed internet router. You can easily place this equipment around your home’s pre-existing doorbell. You can also cut a small hole in your wall or your door frame and feed the ethernet cable through the same. This way, you can install the home security camera where it can be connected to the cable.
Height
Home security cameras and doorbells work best when they are mounted at the height of at least 48 inches above the ground. Place your doorbell camera at this height, either on your outer wall or the door frame.
If you place your video doorbell cameras at a height below this or below one’s eye level, the motion sensors do not function as expected. They are often unable to detect movement towards or away from your door. Motion sensors can easily detect motion at least five feet away and as much as 30 feet away. This way, your camera also gets a good range of motion, i.e., 160 degrees horizontally.
Your doorbell camera gets a larger field of view, vertically, against motion sensors. You get the opportunity to see others’ faces as and when they approach your door through the camera.
Angle
Usually, doorbell cameras come with two different kinds of installation kits that can help you place your equipment at the right angles!
- Wedge kits offer you the ability to angle your camera above or below, 5-15 degrees.
- Corner kits offer you the ability to adjust your doorbell cameras at a horizontal angle, 5-55 degrees.
Usual cameras come with any of these two installation kits. Some might even come with both. However, if your video doorbell cameras do not come with any installation kits, ensure you get to choose kits that are fully compatible with your equipment.
Installation kits are extremely helpful in cases where you are investing in hard-wired equipment. These kits, when combined with this kind of equipment, offer people better flexibility to position their doorbell camera at the best possible angle and position. For instance, if your doorbell is placed higher than four feet above the ground, you can use wedge kits to angle them down a little. This helps you avoid any unwanted motion alerts constantly.
Finding the best placement for your doorbell camera
You should not be extremely afraid when it comes to being creative while installing your doorbell camera. You can test out multiple angles and placement positions until you figure out the best one for you and your home. The perfect position will ultimately optimize the performance and functionality of your home security doorbell camera.
There are a few limitations to the flexible installation equipment since some devices can’t be mounted horizontally. Some doorbell cameras do not come with screen rotation features. The videos and images from such devices would be sideways. This also means that motion detection will not work efficiently.
How to Mount Your Video Doorbell Camera
You can easily mount your video doorbell camera on your own with the help of an installation kit provided with your equipment. If not provided, you can get it as an add-on with your device.
One can easily mount their doorbell cameras using the directions present with the kit. Usually, the process stands similar for most devices, but it could vary, depending on the version or type of device you buy and install.
Conclusion:
To summarize, the best way to position your home security doorbell camera is at least four feet above the ground. If you are trying to install hard-wired doorbell equipment, your mounting options seem to be limited, especially in terms of height. However, you can easily adjust the angles and overall position of your hard-wired device with the help of an installation kit provided along.
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