CCTV installation Auckland homeowners get right the first time comes down to two things most people don’t think about: cabling and power. Cameras need a clean data run back to a recorder (or a solid Wi-Fi signal if you’re going wireless) and a reliable power source at each camera position, often meaning a new circuit or PoE run rather than an extension cord across the garden. We plan camera placement for real coverage of entry points, driveways and blind spots, then handle the wiring and power properly so the system doesn’t drop out or need patching up later.
If you’re weighing up CCTV alongside a wider alarm system, our home security systems guide covers alarms and monitoring as well as cameras.
CCTV Cameras
CCTV stands for closed-circuit television and is commonly known as video surveillance. “Closed-circuit” broadcasts are usually transmitted to a limited (closed) number of monitors, unlike “regular” TV, which broadcasts to the public at large.
A CCTV system consists of a number of cameras placed in strategic locations around your property. There are a range of camera types such as dome cameras, bullet cameras, and pan-tilt-zoom that serve different purposes.
Speak to French Electrical to help specify the right CCTV system for your needs. Your cameras can also tie into a wider home automation system, so footage and alerts sit alongside your other smart home controls.
Dependent on your needs, a CCTV system can feature:
- Motion detection triggers
- Cloud storage
- Remote monitoring via mobile devices
- Night vision
- Integration with other home security and home automation
- High definition (HD) video quality
