Full Site Coverage: A Guide to LVT’s Camera Mounting Options

One of my favorite sayings is, “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” I first heard it when I was in my early teens, and at the time, it seemed like a philosophical goldmine. I had no idea it was a pretty fairly well-known phrase. But hey, just because it’s common doesn’t make it any less true. Sometimes, you just need to look at things from a different angle. 

The idea holds up in security, too. When you’re trying to eliminate blind spots and enhance situational awareness, sometimes you need a new angle. A higher line of sight. A better vantage point. Adjusting where and how your cameras are mounted can make a huge difference in what you see and what you miss.

In this blog, we’re breaking down LVT’s four coverage options: mobile surveillance units, wall mounts, extended wall mounts, and pole-mounted cameras. We’ll explain what they are, how they work, and common use cases for each option. 

Mobile Surveillance Units

Mobile surveillance units are built for flexibility. These are fully self-contained, solar-powered systems that can be deployed without the need for cement pouring or drilling, or even a connection to the power grid. Because they’re mobile, you can reposition them as your needs change. These units feature a mast (which the camera is mounted to) that extends over 20 feet high, so you can monitor from an elevated position and cover more ground with fewer cameras. The units also boast loudspeakers, floodlights, strobe lights, and AI-powered alerts to actively deter unwanted activity.

Common use cases for mobile surveillance units include:

• Construction sites, parking lots, and remote facilities
• Locations where the power grid is difficult or impossible to access
• Temporary coverage for events, pop-up sites, or natural disasters
• Locations with seasonal security demands

Wall-Mounted Cameras

If you have permanent structures on-site, wall-mounted cameras can be an efficient and unobtrusive way to boost your coverage. Mounting cameras directly to a building gives you a clean line of sight over entrances, walkways, alleyways, or any area where ground space is tight.

This option is small but mighty. Like mobile units, our wall-mounted cameras can come equipped with deterrent features like strobe lights, floodlights, and speakers, so you’re not giving up any functionality. And because they run on cellular connectivity, you don’t have to tap into the building’s internet or data network. That’s a big deal because it means faster deployment and fewer cybersecurity headaches.

Common use cases for wall-mounted cameras include:

• Building entrances and loading docks
• Narrow alleys or side paths along building exteriors
• Sites where there isn’t enough room to deploy a trailer

Extended Wall Mounts

Extended wall mounts build on the standard wall-mounted setup by letting you connect up to three cameras positioned as far as 328 feet (100 meters) from the mount. This gives you a lot more visibility without having to position multiple mobile units around your property. You still get all the standard features: deterrent lighting and loudspeakers, cellular connectivity, and remote accessibility, just with a little more range than a single wall-mounted camera. 

Common use cases for extended wall mounts include:

• Long building exteriors that can’t be fully covered with a single camera
• Corners of buildings for visibility on all sides
• Campuses where adding trailers isn’t practical or convenient
• Sites with limited space that need wide-area visibility

Pole-Mounted Cameras

Pole-mounted cameras are a great option for areas where you need visibility but don’t have walls to mount to or space for a mobile trailer. Like all of our other mounting options, pole-mounted cameras run on cellular connectivity, so they don’t require a hardwired network connection. You get all the same powerful deterrence features, just in a smaller footprint. 

Common use cases for pole-mounted cameras include:

• Open parking areas or perimeter fences where space is limited
• Sites without buildings or surfaces to mount to
• Locations where trailers would interfere with vehicle or foot traffic

So, Which Option is Right for You?

Choosing the right mounting option depends on factors like site layout, infrastructure, and how often your security needs change.

If your site is relatively small, has existing buildings, and limited space, a wall mount might do the job. If you need more reach without the clutter of bulky trailer units, an extended wall mount gives you a lot more coverage without taking up much space. Pole mounts are great for open areas where trailers won’t fit and walls are scarce or nonexistent. And mobile units are perfect when your needs shift often and space is plentiful. In some cases, the best setup might be a combination of all of the above. 

Put Eyes Where You Need Them with LVT

With LVT’s range of mounting options, you can adjust your angle, expand your visibility, and scale your surveillance fleet as needed. Whether you’re watching a single entrance, an expansive campus, or multiple remote sites, we’ll help you keep eyes where you need them, and at a fraction of the cost of security guards. 

Let us help you build a tailored coverage plan for your unique site and needs. Contact us today for a demo.