Where to Place the Outdoor Camera Series 2
Updated
The Outdoor Camera Series 2 is designed for outdoor usage in both residential and business environments. Finding the right spot for your Outdoor Camera is crucial to capturing motion events, and ensuring that SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection can provide agent intervention, when subscribed to Pro and Pro Plus residential and business monitoring plans.
Best Practices for Mounting your Outdoor Camera Series 2
For optimal performance, mount it at 6 ½ feet
If mounting above 6 ½ feet, utilize the permanent mount to secure your camera
Mount the camera in a normal orientation, with the SimpliSafe® logo right side up
Angle the camera at 30 degrees facing down
Motion detection for the Outdoor Camera Series 2 works best when individuals pass through the field of view side-to-side - not vertically!
Our Recommendations for Outdoor Camera Series 2 Placement
The Outdoor Camera Series 2 is designed for outdoor usage.
If you require indoor coverage, please purchase a Smart Alarm Indoor Camera and enable Intruder Intervention for agent intervention during a burglary/intrusion alarms
Ensure that the field of view is free from trees/bushes blocking it, which could sway and trigger false motion events
Avoid placing your camera towards high trafficked areas (such as a busy sidewalk or street), and peering into another persons property (e.g. pointing the camera towards a neighbors backyard)
If you are using SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection, ensure that the location where you are placing your camera is within reach of an outdoor-rated power outlet