CCTV positioning

[Sirtoddius]

Afternoon guys. 

 

Was as after a little bit of help from the all knowing folks of the forum. I'm going to install some Cctv on my house and had a few questions about placement. I'm going to use Hik 4mp ip Cctv cameras and fit a Poe Hik nvr next to my router behind my TV. Would this be ok or can anyone recommend any alternatives. 

Also im having a problem with placement of the cameras. 

 

iv attached a picture to show where I was thinking of putting some of the cameras.  1 is to cover front of house and front door. 2 to view the drive and garage and 3 to cover side of house. 

 

Any my help ,suggestions or guidance would be much appreciated. 

[sixwheeledbeast]

I don't like Hik, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Hard to tell from the picture but positioning looks ok.

Bear in mind the higher you go the less chance you have of getting facial images.

[datadiffusion]

As above, high isn't usually a good thing for recognition; it's often a typical sign of a DIY domestic setup TBH.

[Sirtoddius]

Thanks for the reply guys.  Point noted on the height. 

 

Does camera number 1 seem like a reasonable height. It's high enough that it can't be reached. 

 

I will think of alternate positions for the other two. Could maybe bring 3 down to match the height of 1 to the right of the porch to cover the drive. 

 

Sixwheeledbeast is there any other brands you recommend. I have access to trade accounts at suppliers so can get most stuff. 

 

 

[al-yeti]

3 hours ago, Sirtoddius said:

Afternoon guys. 

 

Was as after a little bit of help from the all knowing folks of the forum. I'm going to install some Cctv on my house and had a few questions about placement. I'm going to use Hik 4mp ip Cctv cameras and fit a Poe Hik nvr next to my router behind my TV. Would this be ok or can anyone recommend any alternatives. 

Also im having a problem with placement of the cameras. 

 

iv attached a picture to show where I was thinking of putting some of the cameras.  1 is to cover front of house and front door. 2 to view the drive and garage and 3 to cover side of house. 

 

Any my help ,suggestions or guidance would be much appreciated. 

 

Put four cam's high for overview wide picture and four cameras low for recognition as mentioned , and stick few more up around will look hardcore

[Sirtoddius]

15 minutes ago, al-yeti said:

Put four cam's high for overview wide picture and four cameras low for recognition as mentioned , and stick few more up around will look hardcore

I don't want the cameras to be obstructed by the barbed wire or manned watch tower. 

 

Do you know any good moat digging companies???

[Amps]

The fan noise from the Nvr will drive you crazy. You won't notice it at first but overtime it will get to you.

 

i wouldn't put it behind the Tv if I were you mate.

[al-yeti]

34 minutes ago, Sirtoddius said:

I don't want the cameras to be obstructed by the barbed wire or manned watch tower. 

 

Do you know any good moat digging companies???

No need , line a bunch of London rats on leads keep them hungry 

[Sirtoddius]

1 hour ago, Amps said:

The fan noise from the Nvr will drive you crazy. You won't notice it at first but overtime it will get to you.

 

i wouldn't put it behind the Tv if I were you mate.

mate. Did not even consider the noise of the fan. Cables run via the spare bedroom so nvr could go in there. 

 

1 hour ago, al-yeti said:

No need , line a bunch of London rats on leads keep them hungry 

I keep this on me at all times just in case I encounter any miscreants 

[james.wilson]

lol