Guide to Choosing CCTV for Offices

Choosing office CCTV starts from needs, not brands. Map the areas to monitor first: entrances, cashier, warehouse, and parking each need different coverage. Resolution determines identification quality. Use minimum Full HD (1080p) indoors and 4MP or higher outdoors or for wide areas. Higher resolution needs more storage, so balance it with the recorder capacity. Night vision and weather protection matter for 24-hour surveillance. Check the infrared range for dark areas and IP67 rating for outdoor cameras exposed to rain and dust. Choose dome cameras for discreet indoor monitoring and bullet cameras for visible outdoor deterrence. IP cameras with PoE simplify cabling because power and data run over a single LAN cable. Finally, plan maintenance. Clean lenses quarterly, check recordings monthly, and keep firmware updated so the system stays reliable for years.