Heading Out This Summer? Don’t Let Burglars Take Advantage: Here's How to Keep Your Home or Business Safe with Security Cameras

Secure Your Property Before Vacation

 

As we enter summer, many families and business owners in Miami take time to travel, whether it’s a weekend getaway or an extended vacation. While it’s great to relax and recharge, empty homes and unattended businesses can become easy targets for burglars. In fact, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) estimates that theft makes up more than 75% of all reported crimes, and over 2 million burglary offenses were reported in a single year.

If you’re planning any summer trips, one of the smartest things you can do is reinforce your security setup, starting with strategically placed security cameras. Below, we break down the best areas to install cameras and key tips to protect your property while you're away.

Where Should You Install Security Cameras?

1. Front Door: The Most Common Entry Point
Surprisingly, 34% of burglars enter through the front door. It’s also where package thieves like to strike. Installing a camera here keeps an eye on everyone, from delivery drivers to unwanted visitors.
Pro tip: A video doorbell is a great option here, offering both visibility and convenience.

2. Back and Side Doors: Often Out of Sight
22% of break-ins happen through the back door, where intruders can enter undetected. If you have a basement or a side entrance, make sure to install a camera there, especially if it's used often.

3. Garage and Driveway: A Common Weak Spot
Garages are often targeted for bikes, tools, and even access to the main house. Mounting a camera aimed at your garage or driveway adds another layer of protection and helps monitor vehicle activity.

4. Yard: Keep an Eye on All Angles
Wide yard views help detect anyone lurking or trying to access the home through side fences or sheds. Choose cameras with at least a 130-degree field of view to cover more ground.

5. Common Areas Inside
Kitchens, living rooms, and other shared spaces are ideal for indoor cameras. Not only can you monitor pets, babysitters, and maintenance staff, but you’ll also be able to spot intruders if they make it inside.

6. Hallways and Staircases: Capture Movement
If someone sneaks in through an unmonitored entry, a camera in the main hallway or staircase can still catch their movement throughout the home.

Where NOT to Install a Camera

  • Private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms: these raise privacy concerns and could pose risks if the footage is ever accessed by hackers.
  • Your neighbor’s property: be respectful and ensure your cameras are focused on your property only.

Placement Tips for Best Performance

For Outdoor Cameras:

  • Mount them 8 to 10 feet high to capture clear detail, but avoid tampering.
  • Avoid direct sunlight: it creates glare.
  • Keep cameras protected from weather, ideally under eaves or covered spots.
  • Avoid mounting near bushes or tree branches that can grow and block the view.
  • Keep cameras visible: they act as deterrents.

For Indoor Cameras:

  • Mount in room corners for maximum coverage.
  • Place on shelves for flexibility.
  • Avoid facing bright light or windows, which can distort image quality.
  • Be cautious of infrared reflections at night: if the footage looks whitewashed, reposition the angle.

Where NOT to Install a Camera

  • Private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms. These raise privacy concerns and could pose risks if the footage is ever accessed by hackers.

Go Beyond Simple Monitoring with Active Deterrence Cameras

Installing cameras is a great start. But if you really want to prevent incidents, not just record them, consider Active Deterrence cameras. These systems take a more proactive approach by combining intelligent detection with audio and visual deterrents that scare off potential intruders before anything happens.

LTS Active Deterrence cameras offer features such as:

  • Motion Detection: Identifies people and vehicles with advanced MD 2.0 technology and can trigger alarms or alerts.

  • Hybrid Illumination: Uses infrared at rest, then activates a bright white spotlight and color recording the moment movement is detected.

  • Two-Way Audio: Triggers pre-recorded voice warnings or sirens and allows live communication with visitors or intruders.

  • Spotlights and Flashing Lights: Visible warnings that make it clear someone is being watched.

  • Smart Tracking: PTZ models follow suspicious activity across the property, keeping a person or vehicle in frame as long as possible.

Studies have shown that even visible deterrents, like a sign warning about cameras, can reduce theft and vandalism. Active Deterrence systems take that a step further by delivering real-time responses that often stop unwanted activity before it escalates.

Planning a Trip? Secure Your Property with Professional Camera Installation in Miami

The statistics are clear: 81% of burglars enter through the first floor, and most target predictable entry points. That’s why it’s critical to prepare now, before your summer travel begins.

If you're in the Miami area, we can help you choose the right camera setup and take care of the installation. From smart video doorbells and driveway cams to indoor monitoring for businesses, we’ve got you covered.

Contact us today to schedule your camera installation before your next trip.