Where to Place the Outdoor Camera Series 2
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. (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab) and enable Intruder Intervention (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab), ensure that the location where you are placing your camera is within reach of an outdoor-rated power outlet