Where should home security cameras be placed & pointed?

Where to place home security cameras, according to the data - Better placement means better protection.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/where-to-place-home-security-cameras/

"The front door, back door and first-floor windows are the most common entryways for criminals, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. In fact, around 81 percent of burglars enter through the first floor, so put your cameras where burglars are most likely to enter.

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Always put your security cameras up high on the outside of the home so that they are not easy to reach. A height of 9 feet above the ground is sufficient to stop a person of around 6 feet less from bashing a camera. Make sure the camera can be seen, though. The sight of a camera can scare off potential intruders."

 

Best Places to Install Home Security Cameras:  https://www.safety.com/security-camera-installation/

"Exterior: Front door ...

Exterior: Back & side doors ...

Exterior: Garage & driveway ...

Exterior: Yard ...

Interior: Common areas ...

Interior: Main stairway or hallway ..."

 

The best locations for outdoor CCTV cameras:  https://www.a1securitycameras.com/blog/best-locations-outdoor-cctv-cameras-2

 

Don’t make the mistake of positioning your Outdoor Security Cameras in the wrong place:

https://burglarfreezone.com/security-cameras/positioning-outdoor-security-cameras/

"Visible Security Deters Burglars"