A Helpful Guide to Protecting Outdoor Security Cameras

Security should be one of your first considerations when designing any home or space. Without the necessary security measures protecting your area, you may fall victim to burglars, intruders, and other unsavoury guests. Thankfully, there’s a wide variety of tools and systems available to make sure your spaces stay as safe as ever.

An enduring staple of security is the humble CCTV camera system that we use to watch our homes. They have been used to monitor what’s going on inside of your homes, offices, buildings, and many other places. You probably know that these cameras are also used for outdoor settings as well-- streets, parks, and public plazas are also protected by these cameras. City surveillance systems benefit from the use of outdoor cameras.

Cameras and protecting your outdoors

If you want a safe home, it is important to protect both the interior and exterior of your spaces. So, naturally, the issue of how you can set up your outdoor CCTV cameras should be deliberated on. They need to be well-protected from certain problems. Here are just a few to watch out for.

1. Moisture, condensation, and fogging. Security cameras need to be sealed tightly at night to protect from moisture and water obscuring the lens. This is particularly concerning during rainy nights where the chances of this happening are high.
2. Cameras being stolen or vandalised. Ironically, to secure your home, you must secure your surveillance cameras as well. Make sure to place your cameras high enough out of arm’s reach, and secured firmly to the surface it’s attached to.
3. Spiders, bugs, and other animals. These animals can create cobwebs and other structures that can obscure the camera’s vision. Make sure to use pesticides and repellents so the area around the camera is clean.

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