If you have power in your loft the box can easily go there meaning cameras can be attached to the soffit with no cables showing externally (see project page for images). Otherwise the box (looks like a DVD player) can go anywhere that there is power but bear in mind a cable from each camera [...]
1-2 cameras can be fitted in 2/3 hours. 4 + can take a day or so depending on the size of the property.
Basic IP cameras can alert to motion via email or the app. Higher spec cameras have line crossing detection and even facial recognition
The app is basically touchscreen to show a camera and then use your finger to scroll through footage. Also, you can pick a date off of a calendar to look at past footage. Honestly, it’s so easy. Controlling the box via a monitor is done with a mouse but is not necessary with the app. [...]
Yes, we set up the Hikvision app which lets you view live footage and playback. You can have this setup on multiple devices
If you only want 4 or less then you need a 4 port recorder. If you want up to 8 you need an 8-port recorder (DVR or NVR). There are also 16 port machines which are used for commercial installs or very large properties.
If you have modern IP CCTV you only need Ethernet cable (Cat 5/6) to power it as the recorder is POE (power over ethernet). Each Camera you have installed runs back via Ethernet cable to the recorder. The Recorder has a hard drive. The recorder connects to your Router. That’s it. If you have [...]
Every installation is different because every house is different. This means more time and more cable used on bigger properties. Installation includes all cable, clips etc, cameras, hard drive and recorder. Basic 2MP IP cameras we have a special deal on at the minute - 4 cameras plus all cable etc fulled fitted for [...]
