Strategic placement is just as much about knowing where not to install a camera as it is about finding the best view. In residential areas of East Renfrewshire, such as Giffnock or Clarkston, privacy is a major concern. You should never place cameras in areas where individuals have a high expectation of privacy, such as looking directly into a neighbor’s bedroom or bathroom windows. Doing so can lead to legal complications with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
From a technical standpoint, we advise against pointing cameras directly at bright streetlights or windows. In a busy Glasgow street, the glare from a streetlight can “blind” the camera’s sensor at night, making the footage useless. Additionally, placing a camera behind a glass window is a common DIY mistake; at night, the infrared (IR) light will reflect off the glass, resulting in a white blur. At Safe AR Solutions, we perform a light-level assessment for every Renfrewshire property to ensure cameras are positioned to avoid these common pitfalls while maintaining full coverage of your entry points.
