Free planning tools
Plan your CCTV system before you buy
The same rules of thumb our installers use: how many cameras, which type, how much storage and which lens.
System builder
Answer six quick questions and get a camera plan, recorder, storage and the closest ready-made package.
Build my system
Storage & HDD calculator
How many terabytes you need for your cameras, resolution and recording days — plus bandwidth.
Calculate storage
Lens & field-of-view calculator
Pick the lens that covers your area and see whether faces will be identifiable at that distance.
Choose a lens
Camera type guide
Dome, bullet, turret, PTZ, fisheye, Wi-Fi and 4G/solar — where each one works best.
Compare camera types
