By Position your home security cameras under protective eaves or soffits to shield sensors and lenses from direct rain and harsh sunlight, which degrades image quality and accelerates component failure within months. Mount cameras at least 8-10 feet high on solid surfaces using weatherproof junction boxes and sealed cable entries—this single step prevents 80% of moisture-related malfunctions that plague ground-level installations.
Run power and network cables through conduit rather than exposing them to UV rays and temperature extremes, as cable degradation is the leading cause of intermittent connection issues after the first year. …
