Cameras you can actually find footage on. Alarms that don't false-trigger.
The DIY camera kit promises 24/7 surveillance and ends up gathering dust because nobody can find the clip from last Tuesday. We install systems that work for the people who'll actually use them: your family, not a security analyst.
What "good" looks like
- You can find a clip from last Tuesday in under a minute. Not "scrub through 7 days of timeline".
- The alarm doesn't go off when a possum walks past the bins. Motion zones and AI filtering, configured properly.
- The recordings are stored where you choose: local, encrypted cloud, or both. Not held hostage by a subscription you forgot you had.
- The cameras are positioned for the actual entry points, not just "wherever the cable run was easy".
How it works
We size cameras to your real entry points, not to wherever the cable run was easy. The recordings live where you choose: on a local recorder, encrypted in the cloud, or a hybrid where the front door is mirrored both ways. Alarms arm and disarm with the rest of the house, so you stop coming home to false alarms and you stop forgetting to set it before bed.
We treat the network and the cameras as one job. Spotty WiFi is the #1 reason DIY camera systems fail. We fix both at once.
What you can do with it
- 24/7 recording to local storage with motion-triggered cloud overflow.
- Smart motion zones that ignore the driveway road traffic and only alert on the door, the path, and the back garden.
- Two-way audio at the front door, so you can say "leave it on the porch" without going to the door.
- Alarm integration with the rest of the house: disarm on entry, arm on "Goodnight", arm on "Away".
- Footage on your phone in the same app as the lights and the locks.
Where it works best
- Family homes with multiple entry points and outdoor areas.
- Older homes with an existing alarm that needs modernising. Most panels of the last 15 years can be brought into a smart system with a small upgrade.
- Holiday homes and second properties where remote viewing and reliable alarms matter more than anywhere else.
Why clients pick us for this
They installed CCTV cameras, relocated my NBN connections to the ceiling, set up a WiFi access point, and tidied up all the wires in my house. The team was punctual, professional, and explained everything clearly. The CCTV system gives me peace of mind. Mohammad Fahim, Google review
Recommended starting setup
| Component | What it does |
|---|---|
| 4–8 IP cameras | Front door, back door, driveway, side paths |
| Local recorder with 4–8TB | 30+ days of motion-triggered recording |
| Alarm panel + sensors | Door / window / motion contacts on the perimeter |
| Smart integration | Arm and disarm with a scene; alerts to your phone |
Sits inside the Balanced and above Recommended Setups.
What we install
We carry tested options for IP cameras, door stations, self-hosted recording, alarm panels, and local or encrypted-cloud storage. Final picks come out of the consultation and are matched to your home, your entry points, and the way the family wants to use the system.