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Plan driveway and garage cameras

Start with the outcome you need: seeing activity, recognizing a vehicle or identifying a person. A wider view and more pixels do not automatically solve every task.

1. Add a camera at each useful mounting point and aim it along the driveway or toward the entrance.
2. Check daylight and night conditions, headlights, trees, walls and seasonal obstructions.
3. Plan a cable route to the recorder or switch. Add allowance for real routes, vertical runs and termination.
4. Use notes to record mounting height and the tests you will perform after installation.

Planning guidance, not installation certification. Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions and validate the finished system.

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CCTV Mapper product guide · Updated October 16, 2026