Surveillance Camera

Surveillance Camera is a building that boosts the efficiency of nearby workplaces when they are within its field of view. When placed, it can be set to face either left or right, and it targets a horizontal area 1 tile wide by 3 tiles tall on the chosen side. Because of this, it must be positioned so that the relevant work facility is actually inside its range; simply passing by it does not activate the effect.

The entire workplace does not need to fit inside the camera’s view. If even part of a production building is visible to the Surveillance Camera, the bonus can still apply, even if no A_Ratizen is currently standing there. This makes side placement especially useful for large or tall buildings that do not leave enough room above them, since the camera can still provide its effect from the left or right.

A few practical points to keep in mind:

• Place the camera so the active work area is inside the 1x3 viewing zone.
• If a blocking tile sits between the camera and the workplace, the effect will not trigger.
• For tall buildings such as Furnace, placing the camera beside the structure can be better than trying to put it above.
• If a Bed is placed next to a workplace, the space above it may be easier to use for the camera’s line of sight.