Picking the right spot for your home security cameras will depend a lot on the layout of your home. However, there are a few key areas that are more important to cover than others.

Your front door sees a lot of traffic, from visitors to deliveries. Covering your entryway with a camera or video doorbell helps monitor for intruders, but keep an eye on more mundane things, like whether your delivery driver is handling your packages properly.

You should also cover less obvious places on your home. Back doors are a common entry point for intruders, since they're more likely to be left unlocked (lock your back doors!), but ground-floor windows on the sides or rear of your home also present an enticing option for intruders. Consider putting a second set of eyes in these vulnerable spots, too.