By Tony Moretti | Camera Installation Specialist | 15 Years | NYC, Long Island and NJ (author page)
A break-in rarely starts at the front door in broad daylight. It starts at the side door, the basement entrance or the rear window — the spots that are out of sight from the street. That is why a camera on the front porch alone gives a false sense of security.
1. The entries that get tried first
Side passages, basement doors, rear windows and ground-floor entrances are the paths a burglar prefers because they offer cover and time. A plan that only watches the front door misses the exact places that get hit.
We start every walkthrough at those secondary entries and work inward, because that is where the risk actually lives.
2. Cameras plus the other two layers
A camera deters and documents, but it works best with light and an alarm. Light removes the cover a burglar wants, an alarm makes noise the moment a door moves, and the camera tells you which one it was.
The three layers together change the decision an intruder makes in the first ten seconds — and that is the whole game.
3. What we install and why
For a typical house we recommend coverage of the front door, the back or side door, and the driveway or rear approach — usually three to six cameras, with a recorder that keeps the footage local.
Revolvis installs it all with an in-house crew, manufacturer-certified across the industry's top platforms, with a custom quote after a free on-site visit.
Common Questions
Do cameras actually prevent break-ins? They deter opportunistic break-ins and give you evidence if one happens. Combined with light and an alarm, they make a house a hard target.
Where should cameras go on a house? Front door, back or side door, and the driveway or rear approach. We design it after walking the property.
Is an alarm worth adding? Yes — the combination of camera, light and alarm is what actually changes an intruder's decision.
Get a Custom Quote for Your Property
Revolvis installs security cameras, video intercoms, keyless entry and alarm systems for homes, apartments and businesses across NYC, Long Island and New Jersey. Our in-house crew is manufacturer-certified across DW University — Certified Professional, Advanced Certification: Specialization, Milestone Certified Design Engineer (MCDE), Electronic Security Integration Technician, BU-101: Brivo Access Technician, BU-121: Brivo Video Technician, Certified Partner, Certified Dealer. Every job starts with a free on-site visit, and the quote comes after we see the property — no prices over the phone, no obligation.
Ready to protect what is yours? home security camera installation starts with a call. Reach us at 347-258-9165 or schedule a free on-site quote. See our certifications and all services.
Source: NYPD CompStat crime statistics. A camera system supports, but does not replace, locks, lighting and alarms. If you are in danger or witnessing a crime, call 911.