What's the difference between an IP camera and an analogue CCTV camera?

IP cameras send digital video over network cable (PoE) or WiFi to an NVR, so you get 4K resolution, sharper zoom, smart motion detection and easy remote viewing. Analogue cameras use coax cable to a DVR and are capped at much lower resolution. Every new installation we do in Perth is IP - we only touch analogue when we're servicing an existing legacy system.

Do IP cameras in Perth need monthly cloud fees?

No. Every IP camera system we install in Perth records to a local NVR at your property - your footage stays on-site, no forced subscription. Optional cloud backup is available if your compliance policy or insurer specifically requires an off-site copy.

How many IP cameras do I need for my Perth property?

A typical Perth home runs 4-6 IP cameras covering the driveway, front door, side gates and rear yard. Shopfronts start around 4-6, offices 6-10, and warehouses 8+. We survey the property free of charge and quote in writing based on real coverage - not a fixed kit.

Can I mix WiFi and PoE IP cameras on the same system?

Yes. We often mix PoE cameras (best image quality, most reliable) with a small number of WiFi cameras where cabling isn't practical - for example inside heritage plaster walls or on detached sheds. Both feed into the same NVR and mobile app.

IP Cameras Perth

4K IP Camera Installation Across Perth

PoE IP cameras, local NVR storage, colour night vision - installed by licensed WA technicians.

Perth Security Systems installs 4K IP camera systems across homes, shopfronts, offices, warehouses and multi-site operators throughout Perth and greater WA. Every IP camera package is designed around real coverage - not a boxed kit - and quoted with fixed written pricing after a free on-site survey.

We're brand-neutral. If ReoLink is the right fit for your budget, we quote ReoLink. If your commercial site needs Dahua, Hikvision or Uniview to meet insurer or retention requirements, we quote those. Every IP camera we install records to a local NVR at your property, streams to a free mobile app, and doesn't lock you into a monthly cloud subscription.

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IP Camera Options We Install in Perth

4K PoE IP Camera Systems

Power-over-Ethernet 4K bullet, turret and dome cameras with colour night vision, wide-dynamic range and true 8MP resolution - the standard for new installs across Perth.

WiFi IP Cameras (Retrofit)

WiFi IP camera options for heritage homes, rentals and locations where PoE cabling isn't practical. Same mobile app, same NVR integration.

Local NVR Storage (No Cloud Fees)

IP camera footage records to a local Network Video Recorder at your property - typically 30 days retention, scalable to 60/90/180 days when needed. Your footage stays yours.

Multi-Site & Remote Viewing

IP cameras across multiple Perth properties combined into a single mobile and desktop app with per-user permissions. One login, all sites.

IP Camera Brands We Install

ReoLink

Prosumer 4K PoE IP cameras with strong feature-for-price on residential jobs.

Dahua

Professional-grade IP cameras and NVRs for commercial and multi-site deployments.

Hikvision

Wide range of enterprise IP camera hardware including ANPR and turret series.

IP Camera Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between an IP camera and an analogue CCTV camera?: IP cameras send digital video over network cable (PoE) or WiFi to an NVR, so you get 4K resolution, sharper zoom, smart motion detection and easy remote viewing. Analogue cameras use coax cable to a DVR and are capped at much lower resolution. Every new installation we do in Perth is IP - we only touch analogue when we're servicing an existing legacy system.
Do IP cameras in Perth need monthly cloud fees?: No. Every IP camera system we install in Perth records to a local NVR at your property - your footage stays on-site, no forced subscription. Optional cloud backup is available if your compliance policy or insurer specifically requires an off-site copy.
How many IP cameras do I need for my Perth property?: A typical Perth home runs 4-6 IP cameras covering the driveway, front door, side gates and rear yard. Shopfronts start around 4-6, offices 6-10, and warehouses 8+. We survey the property free of charge and quote in writing based on real coverage - not a fixed kit.
Can I mix WiFi and PoE IP cameras on the same system?: Yes. We often mix PoE cameras (best image quality, most reliable) with a small number of WiFi cameras where cabling isn't practical - for example inside heritage plaster walls or on detached sheds. Both feed into the same NVR and mobile app.

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