Installing a CCTV System – in 6 easy steps

Identify the spots and locations to be covered

Choose the camera type depending on the environment, location and height. This includes if the cameras will be installed indoor or outdoor or both, a suitable location that is strategically positioned to provide the best coverage and the optimum height where the cameras will be mounted

Cable routing and fixing, this step will depend on the type of cameras installed and if a dedicated power source is required in case of analogue cameras (RG59 cables) of will it be powered over the Ethernet in the case of the newer IP cameras (CAT 6 cables). Also, the routing should be done in a proper way so as not to have hanging cables or poor routing that doesn’t meet expectations

Choosing the right Storage and capacity, this depend on how much footage you want to store before you run out of space, some commercial institutions require up to 3 months of continuous footage storage, this can be overwhelming specially when using high resolution cameras. Cloud storage could be another option depending on your needs and requirements

Adjusting height and installing the cameras to maximize the view, this is an important step to fine tune the installation and provide a stable un-interrupted stream

Finalizing the installation and programming the whole system, performing all the necessary steps of providing the viewing channels and proper secure access to local monitors, PCs and Mobiles