What is best method to decide # of cameras needed to cover outside of 2800 sq ft house (front, back, sides)?
446378
Obstructions/trees and other factors come into play with this - honestly only you can answer that question - we have a similar size house and property is large and only have two cameras based off the front of the house - porch and driveway - but then that's us. Best of luck - they're good cameras we'll say that for sure!
446379
this is a question that can only be answered after seeing the area, but you are restricted by where electrical outlets are located (can't use extension cord) and the system will only support 6 cameras. Good luck....
446380
They are very wide angle, it can see almost as wide of angle as you can. By default they are zoomed in slightly, so if you want to cover the maximum amount of area, you'll want to go into the software and adjust that right away.
446381
You are limited by where your electrical outlets are. Figure out where you can plug the camera in, then what you want it to cover (door - windows, etc.), then stand where you would position the camera and see where the angles in your house allow or cut off the view you want to capture.
678669
You can usually find a security system installer or an electrician to so the installation but you will have to ask them for a price quote. I did the install myself. It was hard to run the camera cables through the attic but.you can do it yourself if you are so inclined.
409792
Not sure how much footage is covered. Each light is 10' apart and you spread them out in an ark pattern. From the plug to the first light is 20'. My front yard is approximately 220' X 120'. I use 4 rolls of lights to cover. The people at Lawnlights are great to work with and are very accomodating. I get many complements from passers by. Hope this helps.
1385735
I would say about 2500-5000 square feet. I live in an end of unit town house so I did my yard, common area between my other neighbor, did his front/back yard and the neighbor directly next to me as well. If you have a big area I would get two.
47952
Jeff there are inside outside corners available and also window and door trims that I suggest you use. You can also use a ledger if you are not going to the top. The nexstone web site has all the info there too. If you have switches or electrical plugs there are special boxes you will have to purchase.
242004
If you can use a wired system. You should. I had to add power in my soffit of house to install cameras, I am an electrician so not to hard but for the common man may be a challenge.
1121230
I believe this system has the capacity for 16 total cameras. Mine came with 12 and I can still expand and add four more. I simply do not need to add any more as the twelve that are already installed cover my property very well.
1350813
They do sell waterproof outdoor enclosures that can be used for mounting it outdoors, but they cost as much as the camera itself, so you'd have to really want it. If you have a suitable location under soffits it may be okay, but I've just been placing it indoors looking out a window, which works well enough. Outside would be a much better view and the IR illumination could be used, but could affect long term longevity.
319330
it all depends on the angel of the camera building a new home in mannorville ny and i use these cams to keep night watch over the property.in order to take pics of a license plate you would have to build a 5 foot tall wooden stand,drill two holes in back of camera and mount it on with a power tool and screw the camera onto wooden 5 foot pole.get you some camo netting place around pole.dig a hole and point camera in direction of the cars parking area.[make sure you camouflage the pole and don't cover the camera lens or the motion detection port] dig a hole about a foot deep.cover hole with dirt and leaves.turn it on to multi shots and it will take pics of licence plates day or night. tauz it all depends on the angel of the camera building a new home in mannorville ny and i use these cams to keep night watch over the property.in order to take pics of a license plate you would have to build a 5 foot tall wooden stand,drill two holes in back of camera and mount it on with a power tool and screw the camera onto wooden 5 foot pole.get you some camo netting place around pole.dig a hole and point camera in direction of the cars parking area.[make sure you camouflage the pole and don't cover the camera lens or the motion detection port] dig a hole about a foot deep.cover hole with... » Read More it all depends on the angel of the camera building a new home in mannorville ny and i use these cams to keep night watch over the property.in order to take pics of a license plate you would have to build a 5 foot tall wooden stand,drill two holes in back of camera and mount it on with a power tool and screw the camera onto wooden 5 foot pole.get you some camo netting place around pole.dig a hole and point camera in direction of the cars parking area.[make sure you camouflage the pole and don't cover the camera lens or the motion detection port] dig a hole about a foot deep.cover hole with dirt and leaves.turn it on to multi shots and it will take pics of licence plates day or night. tauz « Show Less
697610
Make sure you set up the cameras to record on motion only. They usually come default as record all the time. This will free up lots of space. For 16 cameras you should probably also have a 1TB hard drive in size.
95161
I never tried to check the distance. I have a 1500 sq ft 2 story house and I have coverage everywhere including the front patio and back patio. probably through 2-3 walls and about 30 ft outside of house
326120
how much footage does one roll cover. Buy 2 rolls if necessary, its not that expensive.
69627
I use mine outside of the house to cover 3 home entrances 80ft, 25ft 3ft from room with monitor. and the 4th camera is 450 ft , direct line of sight with no obstructions to the room in the house where the monitor is to see a blind spot of the entrance of my horse barn with full signal bars. Live very rural so there is no other wireless interference in the area. Very happy with my purchase in this set up it does what it saids it can.
832681
I would go with their bullet outdoor model if you plan on exposing it. I have this model in my garage and bullet models in the open.
197455
To install, simply follow the instructions provided. As for position or location , that's impossible to answer without knowing details of the need for the cameras and the physical aspects of the building.
2154998
I mounted the cameras where I wonted them,then ran wires through the windows--very easy-corse-I live in a moble home.i have 2-4camera-1 -8 camera & 1-16camera-systems-all working togather--there are NO blind spots at my house ☺
588510
I have 1 camera on my carport and the other in front of my house. The cameras cover these areas just find. The optics are very good for the price of the system. I am very satisfied with the system.