SUPPLY + PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

Hikvision CCTV Installation

Our usual starting point for commercial CCTV where camera choice, recorder capacity and a carefully designed network matter. We also consider Hikvision for more demanding home installations.

Sentinel5 Commercial Pick

Commercial systems, planned to grow.

For a warehouse with 20 or more cameras, several switches and a long retention target, we normally start the design with Hikvision. The specification must cover bandwidth, user permissions, storage and future views together. The badge describes Sentinel5’s installation preference, rather than a market-wide claim that every Hikvision camera is better.

Choose Hikvision if…

  • Commercial buildings, warehouses, hotels and larger homes
  • Expansion, specialist views or more involved recorder requirements
  • Low-light coverage and camera-side analytics selected for the job
Compare all three brands

OUR HIKVISION SHORTLIST

Recommended cameras & recorders.

Read the verdict, the best applications and the limitations before requesting supply and installation.

Recommendations compare the curated shortlist, with manufacturer specifications checked on 7 September 2026. Exact revision and suitability are confirmed at survey.

BUILT AROUND THE PROPERTY

Typical Installation Options

Starting configurations for a survey and quotation. Final cameras, storage, cabling and installation scope are selected for your site.

4 cameras

Home CCTV System

A higher-specification home starting point with room to grow. The shortlisted 16-channel recorder may be more than you need; we can specify a smaller compatible recorder or compare Reolink and ANNKE.

Products to considerDS-2CD2387G2H-LIUDS-7616NXI-K2/16P(D)

  • Compatible NVR and surveillance-grade storage
  • PoE, professional cabling and mobile viewing
  • Positioning, setup, recording tests and handover
Request Home CCTV Installation

6–8 cameras

Small Business CCTV System

Views of entrances, counters and access routes, with recorder headroom for additional cameras. Lens choice and any specialist views are agreed at survey.

Products to considerDS-2CD2387G2H-LIUDS-7616NXI-K2/16P(D)

  • Storage sized for the agreed retention target
  • Recorder PoE or separate switches to suit cable routes
  • Secure viewing, professional installation and commissioning
Request Business CCTV Installation

8–16+ cameras

Commercial CCTV System

A 32-channel recorder provides a starting point for expansion beyond 16 views. Its 16 PoE ports are separate from its channel capacity; additional powered network connections must be designed.

Products to considerDS-2CD2387G2H-LIUDS-7732NXI-K4/16P(D)

  • Managed PoE switching and VLAN design where appropriate
  • Storage and bandwidth calculation, with a UPS option
  • Authorised remote management, testing and documented handover
Request Commercial CCTV Survey

SUPPLY + PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

The complete system.
Properly installed.

Sentinel5 recommends and installs the equipment around your property, then makes sure you can use it.

  1. Survey & specify

    Product selection, camera positioning, lens choice and coverage planning.

  2. Cable & connect

    Professional cabling, PoE and network infrastructure, with recorder configuration and storage sizing.

  3. Commission & support

    Secure remote viewing, mobile app setup, system testing, customer handover and ongoing maintenance options.

GOOD ADVICE COMES FIRST

Not sure which brand you need?

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.

Recommend a CCTV System for Me