The number of channels in your DVR or NVR determines how many cameras you can connect to your system. Here's what you need to know:
Perfect for small homes or small businesses.
Ideal for medium-sized homes and businesses.
Designed for larger properties and businesses.
For commercial and industrial applications.
1. Determine the number of areas you need to monitor
2. Consider future expansion needs (choose a system with 2-4 extra channels)
3. Assess your storage requirements (more channels = more storage needed)
4. Balance your budget with security needs
Traditional systems using coaxial cables to transmit video signals.
Modern network-based cameras that connect to your router.
Cameras that connect via WiFi without physical network cables.
Systems that support both analog and IP cameras.
• Draw a diagram of your property
• Mark key areas needing surveillance
• Decide on camera types for each location
• Calculate cable lengths needed
• Place in a secure, ventilated location
• Connect to power and monitor
• Connect to network router (for remote viewing)
• Install and format storage drives
• Use proper cable for your system (coax/Ethernet)
• Avoid electrical interference sources
• Protect outdoor cables from elements
• Label all cables for easier troubleshooting
• Install at 8-10 feet height minimum
• Angle away from direct sunlight
• Use proper mounting hardware for your surface
• Weatherproof connections for outdoor cameras
• Connect cameras to DVR/NVR
• Set up motion detection zones
• Configure recording schedules
• Set up remote viewing apps
• Cameras not connecting to recorder
• No remote viewing access
• Poor image quality or night vision problems
• Motion detection failures
• Recording and playback issues
• Storage and hard drive failures
Smart motion detection to reduce false alarms.
Access your system from anywhere.
Connect your cameras with other systems.
Ensure you never miss important footage.