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THE SMART INSTALLERS SYSTEM BUILDER

Your space. Your system.

Choose what you need. Shape your system. Find the right fit for your budget.

A little imagination. A clearer plan.

Explore freely. Change your mind.
We’ll help with the details when you’re ready.

01 / YOUR SOLUTIONS

What would you like your space to do?

Choose one or combine a few. You can change these anytime.

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Tell us a little. We’ll fill in the pieces.

AI turns your idea into editable starting selections.

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Select a solution to begin
A STARTING POINT. A PERSONAL FINISH.

The best systems are built around real spaces.
When you’re ready, we’ll make the details fit yours.

Before choosing cameras

The camera count is only the beginning.

Three checks make a clearer plan: footage retention, recorder capacity and power. Our worked examples show the assumptions behind each one.

Eight 4K cameras. Thirty days.

At an assumed average of 8 Mbps each, eight 4K cameras recording continuously need 20.736 TB for 30 days. Four 8 TB drives in RAID 5 provide 21.6 TB after a 10% planning reserve—about 31.25 days under these assumptions.

See the storage calculation

More storage is one part of the answer.

A larger drive can extend retention. The recorder still needs to support the camera mix. See a mixed 2K and 4K plan with both checks shown separately.

Compare the recorder plan

Count the watts as well as the ports.

A switch can have spare PoE ports and too little power for the cameras. Check each device’s power requirements, the combined load and an explicit allowance for headroom.

See the power comparison

Illustrative planning calculations · Assumptions and product references reviewed . Final equipment and installation scope need a site review.

Read the full camera planning guide