How high should outdoor security cameras be mounted?

Outdoor security cameras should be high enough to reduce easy tampering but low enough to capture useful facial, vehicle, and entry detail. A very high camera may show movement but miss faces, license plate context, or what happened near the door. The best height depends on the mounting point, camera type, lighting, and viewing angle. For Houston homes, camera placement should be tested during the day, at night, and with porch lights or headlights on.