Setting up CCTV cameras at home does not necessarily mean installing one in every room. For a typical 2BHK apartment, two to four cameras are generally enough, with three offering a practical balance between security, coverage and privacy.
The number of cameras needed depends less on the number of bedrooms and more on the home’s layout, entrances and potential blind spots.
Where should the three cameras go?
The first camera should ideally cover the main entrance. It can record visitors, deliveries and movement immediately outside the front door. If the apartment complex already has CCTV covering the common corridor and lift lobby, the home camera can be positioned primarily towards the entrance rather than the entire corridor.
The second camera should cover the home’s most vulnerable secondary access point. This could be a balcony, service entrance, large window or another possible entry route. Ground-floor homes may particularly benefit from additional coverage around balconies and exposed windows.
The third camera can be placed in the living room or a central passage, allowing it to monitor movement inside the home and access to different parts of the apartment.
When does a 2BHK need a fourth camera?
A fourth camera may be useful if the home has several vulnerable access points or areas that cannot be covered by the first three cameras.
For instance, a ground-floor apartment with multiple balconies, exposed windows or a separate entrance may require additional coverage. Similarly, an independent house may need cameras covering a driveway, parking area, side entrance or backyard.
However, adding more cameras simply for the sake of coverage may not be necessary.
Do you need CCTV in every room?
Not usually. Bedrooms, kitchens and other private areas do not necessarily need individual cameras when the primary objective is home security.
Instead, homeowners can focus on entrances, vulnerable access points and central areas through which someone would have to pass to move around the house.
Camera placement is also important for privacy. Cameras should be positioned so they do not unnecessarily capture a neighbour’s doorway, private space or areas outside the intended security zone.
Ultimately, a well-planned three-camera setup can provide substantial coverage for a typical 2BHK without turning the entire home into a surveillance zone.