Exposed security camera wires not only disrupt the aesthetics of your living space but also provide an opportunity for burglars to disable your cameras by cutting the cables. Fortunately, there are numerous cost-effective methods available to conceal security camera wires both indoors and outdoors, safeguarding your surveillance system from tampering and prolonging its lifespan.
Procedures
Disguise the security camera wires with paint. The simplest approach to concealing outdoor security camera wires is to ensure they blend seamlessly with the surroundings. Affix the cables to the walls using a staple gun and paint them to match the wall color. This renders the wires less conspicuous to potential intruders.
- Alternatively, consider using a cord cover. Finding a cover that matches your wall color eliminates the need for painting or covering the wires, simplifying the concealment process.
Conceal wires within baseboards. Baseboards are narrow wooden boards located at the bottom of walls. This method is particularly convenient if your home has multiple doorways.
- Remove the baseboards and thread the cables through the gap between the wall and the floor. Once in place, reattach the baseboards.
- In addition to baseboards, hiding security camera wires behind large furniture pieces like bookshelves and mantels, or beneath carpets, is viable.
- Plan the wiring route in advance and secure hanging wires using binder clips behind nearby objects such as bookshelves.
Utilize a plastic conduit. Another efficient technique for concealing outdoor security camera wires involves feeding them through walls using a plastic conduit, providing protection against adverse weather and external damage.
- This method entails drilling through studs and threading the conduit, which may be challenging for those not technologically adept. Consider hiring a professional installer if you're unsure of your ability to perform this task independently.
- Keep in mind that the wires will be difficult to access in the event of a power outage unless you seek professional assistance.
Route wires through walls/ceilings. If the power source or monitor for your security camera is located on the opposite side of the wall or ceiling, you can drill holes and thread the wires through to the camera, keeping them hidden.
- Prior to running security camera wires, ensure the power source is turned off to prevent personal injury and potential damage to the camera.
- Drill holes at the desired outlet or monitor location and use a straightened metal coat hanger to check for any unexpected obstructions within the wall.
- Thread the wires through the walls or ceilings to their intended destination.
Opt for a completely wireless security camera. Battery-powered or solar-panel-operated wire-free security cameras eliminate the need for messy cables and intricate installation procedures.
- Note that wireless security cameras are not always entirely wire-free, as wires are still required to power plugged-in wireless IP cameras.