Frame the useful area before comparing camera specifications.
DESIGN PRIORITIES
Start with the decision, then choose the technology.
Use detection zones and privacy masks to reduce irrelevant recording.
Plan lighting, storage and access to footage as one system.
INTERACTIVE CONCEPT
Explore the vision demo.
CAM 01 · FRONT ENTRY
Test an event
The detection zone includes the doorstep; a privacy mask hides the neighbouring window.
PRACTICAL READING
Plan it well before you build it.
Specific questions and tradeoffs for this part of a home or small business.
Vision
Camera placement that answers a question
A field of view planning guide for entries and shared spaces.
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Motion zones versus useful events
Reduce false alerts from traffic, branches and changing light.
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Who owns the clips, and how long should they stay?
Questions to ask before choosing local or cloud video storage.
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