CCTV Installation Sydney | Expert Security Camera Systems & Surveillance

Home CCTV Systems

Complete residential CCTV installation including HD cameras, night vision, weatherproof outdoor cameras, DVR/NVR recording, and smartphone viewing for home security.

• 2-8 camera home systems
• HD 1080p to 4K cameras
• Indoor & outdoor coverage
• Smartphone remote viewing

Commercial CCTV Systems

Business surveillance with multiple cameras, high-capacity recording, remote viewing, and comprehensive coverage for retail, offices, warehouses, and commercial properties.

• 8-32+ camera installations
• High-capacity NVR systems
• Multi-site remote viewing
• Staff & asset protection

Night Vision Cameras

Advanced infrared night vision CCTV cameras providing clear footage in complete darkness. 24/7 surveillance with automatic day/night switching for round-the-clock security.

• Infrared LED night vision
• 20-30m night range
• Auto day/night mode
• Clear darkness footage

Smart CCTV Systems

Intelligent CCTV with smartphone app control, instant motion alerts, cloud storage, AI person/vehicle detection, and remote viewing from anywhere worldwide.

• iOS/Android app viewing
• Real-time motion alerts
• AI detection features
• Cloud backup options

Video Intercom Integration

Video doorbell and intercom systems integrated with CCTV. Two-way audio, visitor recording, motion detection, and smartphone notifications for entry security.

• Video doorbell cameras
• Two-way audio
• Visitor recording
• CCTV system integration

CCTV Upgrades & Expansion

Upgrade existing CCTV systems to HD/4K, add cameras to current systems, replace outdated equipment, or expand coverage with additional cameras and storage.

• HD/4K camera upgrades
• Additional camera installation
• DVR/NVR upgrades
• Storage expansion

🎥 Dome Cameras

Features & benefits:

• Discreet dome housing design
• Wide viewing angle coverage
• Vandal-resistant construction
• Indoor/outdoor weatherproof

Best for: Ceiling mounted locations, retail stores, offices, discreet surveillance, and vandal-prone areas requiring tamper-resistant cameras.

📹 Bullet Cameras

Features & benefits:

• Visible deterrent design
• Long-range viewing capability
• Weatherproof outdoor rated
• Easy aiming and positioning

Best for: Outdoor perimeter security, driveways, car parks, long-distance viewing, and situations where visible deterrent desired.

🔄 PTZ Cameras

Features & benefits:

• Pan, tilt, zoom control
• Remote camera positioning
• Wide area coverage
• Auto-tracking capability

Best for: Large open areas, active monitoring scenarios, following movement, parking lots, and flexible coverage requirements.

📡 IP Network Cameras

Features & benefits:

• Network cable connection
• Higher resolution capability
• PoE power over ethernet
• Advanced smart features

Best for: Commercial installations, highest quality requirements, easy expansion, and smart AI detection features.

📷 Camera Resolution

Resolution options:

• 1080p (2MP): Good standard quality
• 4MP/5MP: Enhanced detail
• 4K (8MP): Maximum clarity
• Higher res = clearer images

We recommend minimum 1080p for facial recognition. 4MP-5MP optimal for most applications. 4K for critical high-detail areas.

🌙 Night Vision Range

Night capability:

• Infrared LED illumination
• 20-30m typical range
• Auto day/night switching
• Clear black/white footage

Essential for outdoor cameras and 24-hour monitoring. Automatic infrared mode in darkness provides clear surveillance regardless of lighting.

Security Assessment

Visit property to assess security needs, identify vulnerable areas, determine optimal camera positions, discuss coverage requirements, and recommend appropriate CCTV system.

System Design

Create custom CCTV solution including camera selection, DVR/NVR sizing, storage calculation, network design, and coverage mapping ensuring complete surveillance.

Detailed Quote

Provide comprehensive quote including all equipment, installation labour, cabling, configuration, training, warranty, and ongoing support. Transparent pricing.

Professional Installation

Mount cameras at optimal locations, run professional cabling, install DVR/NVR recorder, configure network, connect power, and weatherproof outdoor installation.

Configuration & Testing

Configure recording settings, setup motion detection, test all cameras, verify night vision, configure remote access, and ensure smartphone apps working perfectly.

Training & Support

Demonstrate CCTV operation, teach smartphone app usage, explain recording playback, provide user manuals, privacy compliance advice, and ongoing technical support.

💡 Storage Recommendation

For most residential CCTV installations, we recommend minimum 2TB storage providing 4-8 weeks retention with motion recording. This ensures adequate footage availability for incidents, insurance claims, or investigations. Commercial installations benefit from 4TB+ for extended retention. Storage automatically overwrites oldest footage when full (continuous loop). Larger storage = longer retention = better security. We calculate appropriate storage capacity during system design ensuring you never miss important footage.

How much does CCTV installation Sydney cost?

CCTV installation Sydney costs from $450 for single camera install, $1,850+ for 4-camera 1080p HD home system with DVR and 1TB storage, $3,200+ for 8-camera 4K system with 2TB storage, $5,800+ for 16-camera commercial system with 4TB storage, $380+ per camera for HD upgrades, or $650+ for DVR/NVR recorder upgrade. Prices include quality CCTV cameras with night vision, professional installation, cabling up to 20m per camera, power supplies, DVR/NVR recorder, hard drive storage, smartphone app setup, and comprehensive user training. Additional costs for longer cable runs beyond 20m, difficult access locations, trenching/underground cabling, additional storage capacity, cloud storage subscriptions, or PoE network installations. All CCTV installations use commercial-grade equipment from quality brands ensuring reliability and longevity.

How many CCTV cameras do I need?

Number of CCTV cameras depends on property size and coverage requirements. Residential guidelines: Small home (2-3 bedrooms) typically 3-4 cameras covering front entry, driveway, backyard, side access. Medium home (4-5 bedrooms) needs 4-6 cameras for comprehensive coverage. Large home or corner blocks require 6-8+ cameras. Essential CCTV camera positions: front door/main entry (highest priority - most break-ins), driveway or car parking area, backyard and rear access points, side gates and pathways, and valuable asset locations (sheds, pool equipment, air conditioners). Commercial properties depend on size and layout - retail stores typically 4-8 cameras, offices 6-12 cameras, warehouses 8-20+ cameras. We conduct thorough property assessment recommending optimal CCTV camera quantity and positioning ensuring complete surveillance coverage within your budget.

Can I view my CCTV cameras on my phone?

YES - all modern CCTV systems include smartphone viewing capability. Remote access features: live camera feeds viewable on iOS/Android apps from anywhere worldwide with internet, playback recorded footage remotely searching by date/time or motion events, receive instant push notifications for motion detection, control PTZ cameras remotely if applicable (pan/tilt/zoom), and monitor multiple locations from single app interface. Setup requirements: CCTV system connected to your home/business internet router, smartphone app installed and configured (we setup completely during installation), network configuration for remote access (port forwarding or cloud service). Most CCTV systems support multiple simultaneous users (family members or staff), secure encrypted connections protecting privacy, viewing on tablets and computers too. We configure complete smartphone access during CCTV installation ensuring you can monitor property from anywhere. Remote viewing uses minimal mobile data - briefly checking cameras uses approximately 10-50MB per session.

Do CCTV cameras work at night?

YES - all quality CCTV cameras include infrared night vision capability providing surveillance in complete darkness. Night vision features: infrared LED illuminators built into cameras (invisible to human eye), automatic day/night mode switching (cameras detect ambient light levels), clear black and white footage in complete darkness, typical night vision range 20-30 meters depending on camera model, and some premium cameras feature color night vision using ambient light amplification. How it works: when light levels drop below threshold, camera automatically activates infrared LEDs illuminating scene with invisible infrared light. Camera sensor captures reflected infrared light displaying clear black/white image. Camera automatically returns to full color mode at sunrise. Important consideration: infrared works poorly through glass - don't mount infrared cameras behind windows expecting outdoor night vision. For comprehensive 24/7 CCTV surveillance, night vision essential feature. All our CCTV installations include cameras with night vision ensuring round-the-clock recording capability regardless of lighting conditions.

How long do CCTV cameras record for?

CCTV recording duration depends on storage capacity, camera quantity, resolution, and recording mode. Typical retention periods: 1TB storage with 4 cameras at 1080p continuous recording provides 2-4 weeks retention, 2TB storage extends to 4-8 weeks, 4TB provides 8-16 weeks retention. Higher resolution (4K) reduces retention due to larger file sizes. More cameras sharing storage reduces retention per camera. Motion-only recording extends retention 3-5x longer (only records when motion detected significantly reducing storage consumption). Recording mode options: continuous 24/7 recording (maximum footage coverage, uses more storage), motion-activated recording (only records during motion detection, extends retention significantly - recommended), scheduled recording (record during specific hours only). Most CCTV systems overwrite oldest footage automatically when storage reaches capacity (continuous loop). We recommend minimum 2-4 weeks retention for security purposes. We appropriately size storage capacity during CCTV system design ensuring sufficient retention for your security needs and budget.

Can I install CCTV cameras myself?

Technically possible for simple wireless cameras but professional CCTV installation strongly recommended. DIY limitations and risks: proper camera positioning and viewing angles requires experience and expertise, professional cabling installation ensures neat results and reliability, network configuration for remote viewing can be technically complex, ensuring proper weatherproof outdoor installation preventing water damage, optimizing recording settings and motion detection zones, troubleshooting technical issues and system problems. Professional CCTV installation advantages: expert camera positioning ensuring optimal coverage without blind spots, neat professional cabling (concealed where possible for aesthetics), proper outdoor weatherproofing and cable protection, complete network and remote viewing setup and testing, comprehensive system configuration and optimization, warranty protection on installation workmanship, ongoing technical support and troubleshooting assistance. For wired CCTV systems, professional installation essential. Electrical work (power supplies, cabling) should be performed by licensed technician. Investment in professional CCTV installation pays off with properly functioning, reliable surveillance system providing years of trouble-free security.

What's the difference between DVR and NVR for CCTV?

DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and NVR (Network Video Recorder) are CCTV recording systems with key technical differences. DVR systems: use analog HD cameras (HDCVI, AHD, TVI technology), cameras connect via coaxial cables (similar to old TV cables), video processing done in DVR unit itself, generally lower cost for basic systems, suitable for most residential CCTV applications, easier cabling in some situations. NVR systems: use IP network cameras (digital cameras), cameras connect via network cables (Cat6 ethernet cables), video processing done within cameras themselves (distributed processing = higher quality potential), generally higher initial cost, better for commercial CCTV installations, easier system expansion and adding cameras. Key practical differences: image quality (NVR typically capable of higher resolutions), cabling requirements (coaxial vs network cables), installation flexibility (NVR more flexible for expansion and reconfiguration), overall cost (DVR generally more budget-friendly). Our recommendation: residential properties often well-served by quality DVR systems offering excellent value and performance. Commercial CCTV installations benefit from NVR flexibility, scalability, and advanced features. We recommend appropriate system type based on your specific requirements, budget, and future expansion plans ensuring optimal CCTV solution.

Do I need internet for CCTV cameras?

NO - CCTV cameras and local recording work completely WITHOUT internet connection. Basic CCTV operation without internet: cameras continuously record to DVR/NVR recorder, view cameras on monitor/TV connected directly to DVR/NVR, playback recorded footage locally anytime, entire system operates completely offline and standalone. Internet connection required ONLY for: remote viewing on smartphones/computers when away from property, receiving motion alert push notifications on phone, cloud backup/storage services (optional), remote system management and updates. Without internet you still have: fully functional local CCTV recording system, ability to view cameras on connected monitor at property, complete playback capability of all recorded footage, BUT no remote smartphone viewing or motion alerts. Recommendation: internet connection highly recommended for modern CCTV systems enabling remote viewing and alerts (primary advantages of modern surveillance systems). However, CCTV system continues recording continuously even if internet connection goes down - local recording completely unaffected by internet outages ensuring continuous surveillance.

Are there ongoing costs for CCTV systems?

Basic CCTV systems have minimal ongoing operational costs. Potential ongoing expenses: Electricity consumption (CCTV cameras and DVR/NVR use minimal power - approximately $50-100 annually depending on system size), internet data usage (remote viewing uses data but typically negligible unless viewing constantly), cloud storage subscriptions (completely optional service typically $5-20/month if chosen - local DVR/NVR storage has zero ongoing cost), professional monitoring services (optional professionally monitored CCTV $30-60/month if desired - not required), occasional maintenance (periodic camera cleaning, firmware updates - minimal or no cost). No mandatory ongoing fees for: local recording to DVR/NVR (one-time equipment purchase), smartphone app remote access (usually free with system), most standard CCTV system features and functions, viewing recorded footage locally or remotely. Unlike traditional alarm monitoring which typically requires mandatory monthly monitoring fees, CCTV systems can operate completely independently without any ongoing subscription costs beyond basic electricity. Cloud storage and professional monitoring are purely optional extras. This makes CCTV extremely cost-effective long-term security solution with minimal operating expenses after initial installation investment.

Will CCTV cameras reduce my insurance premiums?

Potentially YES - many insurance companies offer premium discounts for properties with CCTV security systems. Insurance benefits and considerations: premium discounts typically 5-20% for comprehensive security systems (CCTV cameras + alarm systems + professional monitoring combination), some insurers specifically require certificate of professional installation from licensed installer, documented CCTV security systems significantly strengthen insurance claims if incidents occur, reduces insurer's risk exposure (properties with visible CCTV security significantly less likely to be targeted by criminals). Insurance company requirements vary: some require monitored alarm systems for substantial discounts, CCTV alone may provide modest 5-10% discount, comprehensive integrated security (CCTV cameras, alarm system, professional monitoring) typically provides maximum insurance discount. Important steps: check with YOUR specific insurance company about their available CCTV security discounts and specific requirements, request written confirmation of any approved discount, professional CCTV installation certificate important for insurance documentation purposes. We provide comprehensive documentation for insurance claims and discount applications. Even without immediate insurance premium discount, professional CCTV systems pay for themselves through: theft and damage prevention (far more valuable than camera system cost), video evidence for insurance claims if incidents occur (strengthens claims significantly), peace of mind and security (truly priceless benefit).

What CCTV camera resolution should I choose?

CCTV camera resolution determines image clarity and detail level. Resolution options explained: 1080p / 2MP (adequate standard quality - sufficient for general surveillance, facial recognition at moderate distances, most budget-friendly option), 4MP / 5MP (enhanced detail resolution - clearer facial features and better zoom capability, recommended for most residential and commercial CCTV applications, excellent balance of quality and cost), 4K / 8MP (maximum clarity and detail - exceptional image quality, ability to digitally zoom maintaining detail, best for critical high-security areas, higher storage requirements). Resolution selection factors: viewing distance requirements (further distance needs higher resolution for facial identification), critical detail importance (retail point-of-sale benefits from 4K, general perimeter surveillance adequate with 1080p-4MP), storage capacity and costs (higher resolution = larger file sizes = more storage needed = higher costs), budget considerations (4K costs more for cameras and storage). Professional recommendation: minimum 1080p for any modern CCTV installation (anything less outdated), 4MP-5MP optimal sweet spot for most residential and commercial applications providing excellent quality without excessive costs, 4K reserve for critical high-detail areas requiring maximum clarity. We recommend appropriate CCTV camera resolutions during system design balancing quality requirements with practical budget considerations ensuring optimal surveillance effectiveness.