DIY CCTV Systems for Small Retailers

Are you looking for affordable CCTV systems for your small store? If you’ve shopped around with security companies, you’ve probably found that most of them will quote you as much as $15,000 to install a simple CCTV security system for you. Did you know that for 10 percent of that price, or about $1,500, you can buy CCTV systems with up to 8 security cameras – and the capability to connect up to 8 more – along with everything you need to set up your own CCTV security system, including a DVR, hard drive and computer case? Yes, you could do it yourself and save up to 90 percent of the cost of having one installed.

In fact, you could even hire a local electrician run the wiring for you and still save thousands of dollars on a customized security system for your place of business. With the proper help and equipment, you can easily install your own CCTV camera and security system in less than a day.

Not sure what you need for your store? You’ve got a lot of choices, and most online CCTV retailers will be happy to provide you with technical information and advice to help you determine the best setup for your store. These are just a few of the options you might consider.

Wireless IP Security Camera System

Wireless security camera systems and surveillance camera systems have become very popular with both business owners and homeowners. Many of them are of the nanny cam type, and can be easily set up anywhere with electrical access – some even have battery storage so you don’t even need to locate them near an electrical outlet. You can access the feed from many of these cameras from any computer on the Internet or from your mobile phone. If you’re computer savvy enough to set up a home network with security, you can probably set up your own wireless security camera system.

DVR and CCTV System

If you want to record surveillance with your security camera, you’ll need a computer with the right software or a dedicated DVR. You can purchase either with as few as four and as many as 16 surveillance camera connections. Connecting everything together is a fairly simple process if you know how to follow instructions and can read a wiring diagram.

Whatever you decide, it’s important that all of the parts of your CCTV security system are compatible with each other. The best way to ensure that you get the right cameras, DVR, cabling and other CCTV equipment is to purchase from a vendor that offers entire CCTV systems in kits for installing yourself.