Planning a camera system
Decide how many entrances and areas you need to cover, then how the cameras will get power and where footage will be stored.
Wi-Fi or PoE
Wi-Fi cameras are quick to install for one or two spots. PoE cameras take power and data over one Ethernet cable and are more reliable for larger systems.
Recording
An NVR records many cameras locally. Single cameras can record to a microSD card or the cloud - check whether cloud storage needs a subscription.
Night and detail
For faces and plates at a distance, choose 4 MP or higher. Colour night vision needs some ambient light; infrared works in total darkness.
Common questions about security & surveillance
Do cameras keep recording during a power cut?
Only if they stay powered. Put the NVR, PoE switch and router on a UPS so recording continues through outages and generator switchovers.
What is PoE?
Power over Ethernet carries both power and data on one network cable, so each camera needs no separate power outlet. You need a PoE switch or a PoE NVR.
Buying from Technodel
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