# Top 5 Places to Hide Your Security Cameras Around Your Property Security cameras do help to make a house or office more aware, but it is not just about the quality of the cameras, it's also about where they are placed. Cameras may only be used in a legal manner and are prohibited from recording individuals in private areas without their knowledge. With professional CCTV installation services in Dubai, Urban Clap can support property owners with practical camera cover planning. ## **1. At the Main Entrance** One of the most significant places for a security camera is the main entrance. A camera set up quietly near the entrance can be useful for recording any activity in the immediate vicinity of the door, and will record when people are coming near the door. The camera does not necessarily have to be at eye level, rather it may be mounted higher in a suitable wall, canopy or architectural surface, where there is a clear view. Ensure that the camera is not obstructed by plants, decorations, doors or bright lights. An expert installer can determine a suitable viewing angle and mounting position. ## **2. Garage or Driveway Area** Garages and driveways can be beneficial areas for CCTV to be installed as they are often entry points and exit areas. A nonobtrusive camera can track vehicles, individuals coming to the property and activity around garage doors. The camera should be set up so as to capture the driveway, but not the surrounding property or public places that will not be used. Careful angle adjustment can offer valuable security coverage, without sacrificing privacy. ## **3. Side/Rear Entry** Some homeowners have failed to **[CCTV installation Dubai](https://urbanclap.ae/cctv-installation/)** at their side door or rear entrance. If security cameras are only installed at the front door, these areas could be blind spots. These less obvious entry points can be covered by cameras that are inconspicously placed. If you would like to install the camera under an overhang or on a suitable exterior wall that is not exposed to direct weather, you may do this. Be careful of the location, so that nearby objects do not obstruct the lens. ### **4. Access to the garden or outdoor space**. Outdoor access areas, gardens and pathways might need to be monitored, especially if they form connections across different areas of a property. A camera can be placed inside a wall, near a light fixture or elsewhere so that it gives a wide view, but isn't dominant. It's important to have a camera that has good night vision, but not point it at a bedroom window, neighboring houses, or other private areas. Positioning ensures security and privacy. ### **5. Entry Hall / Reception Area (indoor)** An indoor entrance, hallway or reception can be helpful for monitoring authorised access for homes and businesses. A camera can be set up in a high corner or another strategic spot that can have an unobstructed view of the entry and exit points of people. Avoid placing the camera in private areas, like bathrooms, bedrooms for privacy, or changing areas, in an indoor setting. Record the use of cameras for security reasons, not for spying on people's lives, and let people know where the cameras are, if there are any, per applicable rules. ### **Select Placement Over Concealment**. While cameras can be hidden, it is not always advisable to have cameras completely hidden. The visible cameras can be a deterrent and the poor concealment camera can offer a narrow or obstructed view. The focus must be on good coverage, positioning, safe mounting, and privacy. The installation required and the placement of a camera may be visible, hidden or in a protective enclosure depending on what is required for the professional installation. ### **What's the reason to select Urban Clap?** Urban Clap is a professional CCTV installation company in Dubai, providing services for residential, villas, offices, shops, and others. The system can be installed properly by the experienced techs who can analyse the layout, decide upon the critical areas, suggest the type of suitable cameras, and install them correctly. Urban Clap can help configure the camera, wire it, setup the DVR or NVR, set up remote viewing, setup night vision and perform system testing. ### **The following are tips for better placement of CCTV**. Look for light at night as well as during the day. Ensure cameras are well powered and network connected, and protect recording equipment. Clean camera lenses and perform regular recordings to ensure system is functioning properly. When planning a system, resolution, storage, remote access and backup power should also be taken into account. These details can help to make recorded video evidence more helpful if an incident has to be reviewed at a later stage, particularly in larger properties with more than one way in and out. #### **Conclusion** The optimal placement of CCTV is in places that will help to protect key access points and offer valuable coverage without invading privacy. Any external points of access including main entrances, garages, side entrances and outdoor access areas, and appropriate internal points of entry, can all be a part of a more robust security system. Do not just hide cameras; consider clear camera recordings, proper camera placement, camera angles, and responsible use! Dubai property owners can use Urban Clap to create a viable CCTV system that takes into account privacy and property needs.