The practical signal
A high mounting position or an extremely wide lens can unintentionally bring the garden, windows, or street into view. This often results in less usable recognition and more privacy concerns.
A outdoor camera at home is most useful when it secures the own access without capturing more of the surroundings than necessary.

A high mounting position or an extremely wide lens can unintentionally bring the garden, windows, or street into view. This often results in less usable recognition and more privacy concerns.
Look from the camera view at the front door, driveway, back, or gate and mark what is outside that task. Also evaluate night vision and any audio.
Adjust height, direction or privacy zone before taking your shots as the starting point. Choose a second directional camera if one wide angle cannot provide both detail and limitation.
Check live footage and recording with a second person and compare what is actually visible with the intended purpose. Review during renovations or changes to the garden and access.
Primarily focus the camera on your own territory and limit unnecessary visibility.
It can limit a fixed area, but good placement remains the foundation.