Before we start
- A list of areas you want covered: entrances, driveway, perimeter, indoor areas.
- Where the recorder can sit — ventilated, secure and near a power point and router.
- How long you want recordings kept and whether you want phone alerts.
- Privacy needs — areas that must not be recorded, such as neighbours' property.
The installation process
- 1
Risk walk-through and camera plan
1 visit
Cameras go where they answer a real question — who came in, when, and what happened.
- Entry points, blind corners, parking and valuables areas identified.
- Lighting at night — plain IR, or colour night vision where light allows.
- Camera count and positions marked on a simple plan.
- 2
Choosing cameras and recorder
1–2 days
Resolution and lens are matched to distance and purpose rather than just picking the biggest number.
- Bullet, dome or PTZ cameras depending on location and coverage.
- Wide lenses for rooms; narrower lenses to read faces or number plates at a gate.
- NVR/DVR channels and hard-disk size calculated from camera count and retention days.
- 3
Cabling and power
1–2 days
Neat, protected cabling is what separates a system that lasts from one that fails in the monsoon.
- PoE network cable to IP cameras — one cable for power and data.
- Conduit for outdoor runs, sealed entry points, and surge protection on long outdoor lines.
- UPS for the recorder and network switch so footage survives short power cuts.
- 4
Camera mounting and aiming
1 day
Cameras are fixed out of easy reach and aimed with the live picture in front of the installer.
- Mounted above reach, weatherproofed, and angled to avoid glare, direct sun and spider webs.
- Field of view checked on a monitor before the fixing is finalised.
- 5
Recorder and network setup
Half a day
The recorder is configured so you get the right footage and nothing you did not intend to capture.
- Recording mode (continuous or motion), retention and overwrite settings.
- Strong unique passwords, default accounts disabled and firmware updated.
- Privacy masking on areas that must not be recorded.
- 6
Remote viewing and alerts
1 hour
Live view and alerts on your phone, set up securely.
- App access using secure cloud connection or VPN — not by exposing the recorder to the internet.
- Motion and line-crossing alerts tuned so you do not get hundreds of false alarms.
- 7
Testing and handover
1 hour
Day and night picture quality is verified and you are taught how to find and export footage.
- Playback and export tested.
- Admin credentials and system details handed over to you.
After installation
- Wipe camera domes and lenses every couple of months.
- Check recordings are being saved — play back a random hour monthly.
- Keep the recorder ventilated and on UPS.
- Replace hard disks as advised; surveillance disks wear out with constant writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many cameras do I need?
It depends on the plan, not a number. Homes often need 4–8; businesses more. The walk-through decides.
How long are recordings kept?
That is set by disk size and settings. We size the disk to the days you want to keep.
Can I watch from my phone?
Yes. Remote viewing is set up securely during installation.
Is CCTV at my property legal?
Generally yes on your own premises, but cameras should not look into neighbours' private spaces. We plan coverage with that in mind.
Timings are typical ranges. Your site survey confirms the actual schedule. See our CCTV solutions