Hikvision CCTV kits for home
Compare PoE camera kits and work out your coverage, recorder size and storage before you buy.
Plan four useful views first
Start with the front entry, driveway, rear access and the most accessible side of the house. Add views if one camera cannot deliver both a wide overview and useful detail.
Allow spare recorder channels
Count today's cameras and likely additions. A larger recorder can make expansion simpler. Check PoE ports, bandwidth and whether the selected kit includes a surveillance hard drive.
Check the picture after dark
Choose infrared or compatible low-light colour models based on the scene. Test with lights on and off and check for headlights, glare and reflections from nearby walls.
Choose camera views before choosing megapixels
A wide driveway view can show the direction a vehicle travelled, but a narrower camera near an entry point gives the subject more of the frame. Mark the actual distance from camera to subject and check the lens options before ordering. At the front door, test a recording of someone approaching as well as someone standing still.
What to check in a kit listing
Confirm the lens on each camera, the number of PoE ports, whether storage is included, and which mounts suit your eaves or wall. For a six-camera layout on an eight-channel recorder, two channels remain available. Confirm PoE ports, power budget and recorder bandwidth before assuming both channels can support the cameras you plan to add.
Estimate CCTV storage
Use the average bitrate per camera for continuous recording. The result uses decimal terabytes.