Install a SECURITYMATE CCTV system in your home

A CCTV system is an excellent addition to your security arrangement as it offers live as well as recorded, footage. Builders offers the SECURITYMATE CCTV System in a DIY kit that is easy to install and has all the features you’re looking for.

The kit includes a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) with a 1 TB hard drive and four cameras, as well as all the necessary cabling and mounting hardware. The cameras have 1080 P resolution, IP66 rating for weather protection and night vision with a 30 m reach.

All you’ll need for installation are a drill driver with the appropriate drill bit, a marker and a tape measure.

The cameras need to be connected to the DVR via the 18 m-long cables, so bear that in mind when installing them. While the cameras are waterproof, we recommend giving them some weather protection by placing them high under the eaves.

Mark the position of the drill holes for the mounting plate and drill themusing wall anchors. Attach the cables to the cameras and run them to the location of the DVR. The DVR should be positioned fairly close to your internet router and on a plug circuit with a surge protector.

 

 

The DVR can be connected to a computer monitor or you can access the footage via the XMEye app on your smartphone.

Once the system has been installed, power it up and run through the setup wizard. There is a comprehensive, well-written setup manual that will take you through everything step-by-step.

The system has some very impressive features such as motion control, human detection, face detection, timers that allow you to only record at certain times and much more.

Recorded footage is easily accessed by selecting the day and then scrolling to the approximate time. The view can also be customised to have multiple cameras showing on one screen or scrolling through each camera.

We mentioned that the DVR has a 1 TB hard drive – that’s large enough to store approximately 28 days of non-stop footage from four cameras!

The SECURITYMATE CCTV System is a versatile security system jampacked with features. It’s also so easy to install and use. Everything you need to fit one to your home is available from Builders either in-store or online at builders.co.za.