What the existing connection tells
Deep porticos, side windows and bright sun make the front door different from a flat facade. A post on the wrong place mainly shows a jacket, ceiling or public sidewalk.
advice
Intercom camera: viewing angle at the front door
A wide viewing angle sounds attractive, but at a front door the image should mainly answer who is ringing and where a package is being dropped off.
The technical choice
View the normal walking route, height of the call, face height and light exposure at different times. Also pay attention to reflections in glass and to what is unnecessarily captured outside the own access.
What you let me arrange
Place the outdoor post at a height and angle where the seller and the threshold are visible. Do not use an extremely wide angle if it makes the face too small for the intended use.
Delivery to the door
Test with a person of different height, a package on the ground and evening light. Check in the app and on the inside post that the relevant details remain clear.
Frequently asked questions
Does the intercom have to film the whole street?
No. Focus on access and limit visibility of public spaces where that is not necessary.
Is a larger viewing angle always better?
Not if the faces become too small or distorted as a result.