THE SENTINEL5 SYSTEM GUIDE
These are the systems we install. We recommend different brands for different jobs, with the same care in design, installation and support.
THREE STARTING POINTS
Our recommendations reflect the installation you need. A straightforward home system does not have to carry a commercial specification.
Sentinel5 Commercial Pick
Commercial systems, planned to grow.
Sentinel5 Home & Small Business Pick
Capable CCTV. Straightforward everyday use.
Sentinel5 Value Pick
Practical coverage. A considered budget.
SENTINEL5 RECOMMENDS FOR…
| Your requirement | Recommended starting point |
|---|---|
| Home CCTV | Reolink |
| Premium home CCTV | Hikvision / Reolink |
| Small shop | Reolink / Hikvision |
| Small office | Reolink / Hikvision |
| Warehouse | Hikvision |
| Hotel | Hikvision |
| Larger commercial site | Hikvision |
| Budget home system | ANNKE |
| Budget small business | ANNKE |
| Advanced low-light CCTV | HikvisionSubject to model and lighting; compare ColorX where appropriate. |
| Simple PoE system | Reolink |
| Large expandable system | Hikvision |
The right CCTV system depends on the site, lighting, camera positions, retention requirements and budget. Sentinel5 can recommend the most suitable system following a site survey.
Ask Sentinel5 to Recommend a SystemA SMALL, CONSIDERED SHORTLIST
The picks below compare these four cameras for different jobs. They are specification-based recommendations, not hands-on test scores or a ranking of the whole market.
| Camera | Reason to consider it | Trade-off to check |
|---|---|---|
| Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2H-LIU | Commercial turret; IR and white-light options | Fixed lens; choose the view before installation |
| Reolink RLC-811A | 5× optical zoom to frame a driveway or entrance | Lens adjustment does not provide pan and tilt |
| Reolink CX810 | Colour-focused low-light design | No infrared; needs visible light in darkness |
| ANNKE C800 (I91DL) | Value fixed-view 4K option | 12.5fps at 4K / 50Hz on the specified variant |
Manufacturer specifications and model notes are linked on each product page. Checked 7 September 2026. Exact revision, availability and compatibility are confirmed in your quotation.
Hikvision / CAMERA
Commercial turret pick
8MP fixed turret with a choice of lens and hybrid IR/white lighting for commercial entrances and circulation areas.
View verdict & installation
Reolink / CAMERA
Home & small-business adjustable-lens pick
8MP PoE bullet camera with 5× optical zoom, infrared and spotlight-assisted colour recording.
View verdict & installation
Reolink / CAMERA
Reolink low-light colour pick
8MP ColorX PoE camera with a fixed F1.0 lens, a 1/1.8-inch sensor and warm spotlights.
View verdict & installation
ANNKE / CAMERA
Value fixed-view 4K camera pick
The specified I91DL C800 variant offers a fixed 4mm lens and 8MP recording for practical wired coverage.
View verdict & installationReolink’s RLN36 supports larger systems, and ANNKE has 16- and 32-channel options as well as specialist cameras. We usually favour Hikvision for more demanding commercial work because we assess the whole design: camera range, recorder functions, network, permissions and support needs.
Range references: Reolink RLN36 · ANNKE recorders · ANNKE UK range.
SUPPLY + PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Sentinel5 recommends and installs the equipment around your property, then makes sure you can use it.
Product selection, camera positioning, lens choice and coverage planning.
Professional cabling, PoE and network infrastructure, with recorder configuration and storage sizing.
Secure remote viewing, mobile app setup, system testing, customer handover and ongoing maintenance options.
GOOD ADVICE COMES FIRST
You do not need to choose the camera system yourself. Tell us about the property, what you want to protect and your approximate budget. We can recommend the most appropriate setup.
