Where Should I Put My Home Security Cameras?

Wondering where to place your security cameras? This practical guide gives households, families, and small business owners clear tips to cover doors, driveways, and entry points. Get simple, trustworthy home solutions and advice that protect what matters most.

Everyone's been hitting me with this question lately: “KP, where do I put my security cameras around the house?” Let's settle this once and for all, because the truth is - most folks are either overthinking it or pointing them in all the wrong places. And that defeats the whole purpose.

Why This Matters

Here's the deal: security cameras aren't just about catching bad guys after the fact. They're about deterring trouble before it happens. You want placement that screams, “Don't even think about it,” while still covering the angles that matter most. Done right, your cameras work 24/7 as both watchdog and witness. Done wrong, you're basically filming squirrels.

The Breakdown

1. Front Door Is Priority #1

Over one-third of break-ins happen right through the front door.
Put your camera high enough (or low enough) to catch faces, not just baseball caps.
Bonus: you'll also capture deliveries, visitors, and that neighbor who keeps “borrowing” your tools.

2. Back Door & Side Entrances

Guess what - burglars love the back door almost as much as you love grilling on the patio.
If there's any way into your house that isn't the front, it deserves a camera. Period.

3. Driveway & Garage

Cars are like neon signs for criminals - lots of people forget to lock them.
A camera on the driveway doubles as both security and convenience: you'll know when your kids get home, when packages show up, or when someone's creeping where they shouldn't be.

4. Yard Coverage (But Be Smart)

Wide-angle cameras in the backyard or near gates can help, but don't go overboard.
Rule of thumb: cover entrances, not every square foot of grass. You're running security, not a nature documentary.

KP's Take: Here's What I'd Do

If I were you, I'd set it up like this:

One camera covering the front door straight on. Maybe a Ring Doorbell camera.
One on the back door, no exceptions. A Ring Spotlight Cam Plus works great.
One aimed at the driveway/garage. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has a battery and wired option.
Optional fourth for a backyard gate if you've got one. The Ring Spolight Cam Plus has an optional solar charging panel.

That setup covers 90% of real-world risk without turning your house into Fort Knox. Keep it simple, cover the choke points, and you're good.

The Takeaway

If you only do one thing after reading this, make it this: put a camera on your front door today. Everything else builds out from there.

Got a question? Send it to Ask KP and I’ll cover it - because if you're asking, chances are a ton of other folks are wondering the same thing.