Guide · CCTV
Everything You Need to Know About Security Camera Installation
Camera choice, placement, cabling, storage — explained properly.
Overview
What Perth homeowners need to know before installing security cameras — resolution, placement, cabling, NVR storage, and the difference between a system that works and one that just records nothing useful.
A good CCTV system answers three questions: who, where, and when. To do that reliably you need the right resolution (4K for entries, 4MP for general coverage), proper placement (eaves at 2.4–3m, never under bright backlight), and enough storage to keep 30 days of footage.
Hardwired PoE cameras are the only sensible choice for a permanent install. Wi-Fi cameras drop out, miss events, and rely on a router that an intruder can simply unplug. We run Cat6 to every camera and centralise recording on an NVR with RAID storage.
Placement matters more than megapixels. A 4K camera pointed at the sun is useless; a 4MP camera placed correctly will identify faces every time. We survey sight-lines, lighting and angles before any cable is run.
Budget guide for Perth homes: a 4-camera 4K Reolink or Hikvision system fully installed runs $2,400–$3,800. An 8-camera system with NVR, UPS backup and remote viewing app: $4,200–$6,500.
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