Guides & Setup
Hard Drive for a Security Camera System: What Size?
A hard drive for a security camera system needs at least 2TB for a 4 to 8 camera kit recording 24/7. Learn how to size it, and which kits include one.
Guides & Setup
How many cameras, where to place them, hard drives, monitors, install basics and how to choose.
Guides & SetupHow Many Security Cameras Does a House Need?
How many security cameras do I need? Most houses need four to eight. Count your entry points, driveway and yard gates, then pick a kit that can grow.
Guides & SetupHow to Choose a Home Security Camera System
How to choose a security camera system for a home: check the spots, cable routes, power, storage, camera count and resolution, in that order.
Guides & SetupAre 4K Security Cameras Worth It Over 2K?
Are 4K security cameras worth it over 2K? Yes for faces and plates at a distance. For a close entry, 2K is often enough and uses less storage.
Guides & SetupSecurity Camera System With Monitor: Do You Need One?
Do you need a monitor for a security camera system? No, but a monitor gives a live view without a phone. Here is when one helps and which kits include one.
Guides & SetupCan a Security Camera System Work Without Internet?
Can a security camera system work without internet? Yes, for local recording and a monitor. Remote viewing and phone alerts still need a connection.
Guides & SetupTypes of Security Camera Systems Explained
The main types of security camera systems explained: wired DVR, PoE NVR, plug-in Wi-Fi, battery and solar kits, with trade-offs for a house.