Security Camera System Recommendation Tool

Interactive System Planning Tool

Build a Professional Starting Configuration

Apply the same camera, recorder and storage planning principles explained throughout this buyer’s guide. Answer five questions to receive a practical starting recommendation—without entering an email address.

1. Match technology to wiring
2. Estimate system size
3. Plan recorder and storage
4. Refine with a specialist
Five Practical Planning Questions

Tell Us About the Property and the Evidence You Need

Complete each section below. The recommendation will appear directly beneath the final question and will use the same system-design approach explained in Parts 1–3.

1

What type of property are you protecting?

Property type influences the minimum number of views, camera housings and recording priorities.

2

How many important areas need their own camera view?

Count entrances, registers, parking views, hallways, loading areas and other separate evidence points.

Enter the number of distinct locations that should have a useful recorded view.

3

What camera wiring is already available?

Existing wiring can determine whether PoE IP or HD-over-Coax is the more practical starting point.

4

How long should recorded video remain available?

Longer retention, higher resolution and more continuous recording require more hard-drive capacity.

5

Which capabilities matter most?

Select every feature that applies. Remote viewing, AI and expansion are preselected as practical priorities.

A Planner Narrows the Choices. A Real Expert Finalizes the System.

Before ordering, CCTV Security Pros can confirm camera placement, recorder compatibility, storage, cable distances and expansion capacity for your property.

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