Video Surveillance Systems

The number depends on your property size and layout. As a general guide:

• Small home/condo (under 1,500 sq ft): 4-6 cameras
• Medium home (1,500-3,000 sq ft): 6-10 cameras
• Large home (3,000+ sq ft): 10-16+ cameras
• Small business: 8-16 cameras
• Large commercial: 16-32+ cameras

We provide a free site assessment to determine the optimal number and placement for complete coverage without blind spots.

IP Cameras (Digital):

• Higher resolution (up to 4K)
• Connect to your network via ethernet
• More features (motion zones, analytics)
• Can use existing network infrastructure
• Slightly higher cost

Analog Cameras:

• Lower resolution (typically 1080p max)
• Connect via coaxial cable
• Simpler, more affordable
• Great for upgrading existing systems
• Very reliable

We recommend IP cameras for new installations, but analog can be cost-effective for certain situations.

Storage duration depends on:

• Number of cameras
• Resolution settings
• Recording mode (continuous vs. motion-only)
• Hard drive size

Typical retention periods:

• 1TB: 7-14 days (8 cameras at 1080p)
• 2TB: 14-30 days
• 4TB: 30-60 days
• 8TB: 60-90+ days

We’ll help you choose the right storage based on your needs and budget.

Absolutely! All our camera systems include:

• Free mobile app for iOS and Android
• Live viewing from anywhere with internet
• Playback of recorded footage
• Push notifications for motion detection
• Multi-camera viewing

We set up and test remote access during installation to ensure it works perfectly.

Yes! All our cameras include infrared (IR) night vision with ranges of:

• Standard cameras: 20-30 meters (65-100 feet)
• Advanced cameras: 30-40+ meters (100-130+ feet)
• Specialty cameras: Color night vision options available

Cameras automatically switch between day and night modes.

No! Your camera system continues recording locally to the NVR/DVR even without internet. You’ll only lose:

• Remote viewing capability
• Push notifications
• Cloud backup (if configured)

Once internet is restored, everything resumes automatically. All local recordings are preserved.

Typical installation times:

• 4-8 camera system: 1 day (4-8 hours)
• 8-12 camera system: 1-2 days
• 16+ camera system: 2-3 days
• Commercial projects: 3-10+ days depending on size

Complex installations with extensive cabling or multiple buildings may take longer.

We minimize visible holes and damage:

• Cables run through attics, basements, or crawl spaces when possible
• We use existing conduit or wire paths
• Small holes are patched and painted to match
• We discuss all cable routes with you before drilling

For condos/apartments, we can often use surface-mount options.

Equipment warranty:

• Cameras: 1-3 years (manufacturer warranty)
• NVR/DVR: 1-3 years
• Hard drives: 1-3 years

Our labor warranty:

• Basic package: 30 days
• Standard package: 90 days
• Premium package: 1 year

Extended warranties available for purchase.

Yes! We can:

• Replace old cameras with new IP cameras
• Often reuse existing cabling (if in good condition)
• Upgrade DVR/NVR to modern systems
• Add cameras to expand coverage
• Integrate old and new systems during transition

We’ll assess your current system and provide upgrade options.