How Many Security Cameras Does Your Home Really Need?

One of the first questions homeowners ask is "how many cameras do I need?" The honest answer is: enough to cover every way onto your property, and not many more. Buying too few leaves blind spots; buying too many wastes money and clutters your app.

Start with entries

Count your doors and ground-floor access points — front, back, side, garage. Each is a priority camera. For a typical single-family LA home, that's usually three to four cameras right there.

Add the approaches

Then cover how people reach those entries: the driveway and main walkway. One well-placed driveway camera often captures vehicles, plates, and anyone heading to the door.

A rough guide by home size

• Apartment / condo: 1-2 (door + main living area)
• Small home: 3-4 (entries + driveway)
• Larger home: 5-8 (entries, approaches, yard, valuables)

The goal isn't a specific number — it's no blind spots. If a stranger can't cross your property without passing a camera, you've got the right coverage. A quick walkthrough is the best way to nail it down.

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