Warehouses present a specific coverage challenge: large open spaces, tall racking that creates blind spots, and multiple access points for vehicles and staff. Effective placement starts with mapping where risk actually concentrates.
Loading Docks
Dock doors are typically the highest-priority coverage area — this is where inventory physically enters and leaves the building. Wide-angle or multiple cameras per dock door help capture both the vehicle and the immediate loading area.
Racking Aisles
Long, narrow aisles between racking are a common blind spot. Cameras positioned at aisle ends, or additional units partway down long runs, help reduce gaps in coverage.
Building Entrances & Exits
All staff and visitor entrances should have dedicated coverage, ideally paired with access control so entry events and video can be reviewed together.
Yard & Perimeter
Outdoor bullet or PTZ cameras covering the yard, parking and perimeter fence lines extend visibility beyond the building itself — useful for tracking vehicle activity and deterring after-hours access.
Office & Administrative Areas
Front office, reception and cash-handling areas (if present) typically warrant their own coverage, separate from the main warehouse floor.
High-Value Storage
Areas storing high-value or sensitive inventory benefit from focused camera coverage in addition to restricted access control.
Getting It Right the First Time
Camera placement is easiest to get right during a proper site survey, where entrances, racking layout, cabling paths and blind spots can be assessed in person before installation begins.