ADT ADC-V523 Installation Manual page 12

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5 Positioning Your Camera
Here are some tips and considerations before mounting your camera outdoors:
Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera
1. Consider the coverage of key entrances and exits to your home or business,
including the side. Intrusions do not typically occur via the front door to a property.
2. Consider neighboring homes or businesses and their privacy and endeavour to
only cover your own property in the field of view.
3. Installing an outdoor camera can be more complex than an indoor camera, often
requiring an outdoor plug and sometimes hard wiring to be able to mount the
camera to the property. In these circumstances, we strongly recommend to have a
technician attend on site for the installation and do not attempt DIY.
4. Visibility of outdoor cameras has been shown to act as a deterrent for intruders, do
not be afraid if your camera is visible. In the instance you have more than one
outdoor camera, position some visibly and some in a more hidden way.
5. Consider any blind spots that may provide direct access to the property. To
increase field of view, play with angles and place the Wi-Fi camera in a corner.
6. Consider lighting and avoid direct bright light that may impact footage.
7. Placement is critical and upon selecting a position, use our checklist to test out the
field of view using ADT Interactive in real-time before committing.
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