How to Install a wired Hikvision CCTV system - Home CCTV project Part 2

After ridiculously expensive quotes from companies to fit a CCTV system to my home I carried out many hours of research (which you can see in Part 1) - click here for the link • Choosing the right CCT...
I eventually decided to purchase a hard wired Hikvision CCTV system.
This video shows how I installed the system myself.
In the comments a few of you guys have asked me to provide links to the products I purchased. I have provided links below to similar products available from the company I purchased the CCTV from online. This company is Doris CCTV in London. I have no affiliations with this company but found them reasonably priced and very helpful when I called them on the telephone for advice when researching the project.
Hikvision 4 channel DVR - www.doriscctv.co.uk/4ch-hikvi... (they will supply the cables also)
2mp dome style camera with Sony Stervis Starlight chipset - www.doriscctv.co.uk/2mp-1080p...
Varifocal dome style camera with Sony Stervis Starlight chipset - www.doriscctv.co.uk/longse-5m...
Outdoor weatherproof cable junction boxes - www.doriscctv.co.uk/outdoor-w...
If this video helps you out with your project please let me know in the comments and hit the "like" button.
Happy days!
(C) consumedbynature 2020

[@glyn2808]

Very useful video! One of my 4 Hikvision cameras is playing up- fitted 3 years ago. Going to move one working camera from another less important location. Seeing how they all work and fit together is a big help.

[@miketony2069]

He did it and it works for him. All these negative comments from pros are just oh sh-t reactions that most anyone can do it themselves. Does it look pretty? No. Is it functional? Yes and it works for him. These alarm and security people are just scared that DIY systems are eating their lunch.

[@stephenemery5189]

Spend over £150,000 on a house and do that to it? Don’t think the Pro’s really care, just commenting on something they would do better, like any tradesman would.

[@deadlybow7408]

Its less hassle just letting them burgle you

[@nomorefaith4988]

They still burgle you, you just get to watch them do it! 🤓

[@adeelhussain9]

@@nomorefaith4988 lol true, but it’s a deterrent…sometimes

[@tyik]

Very good tutorial. If the camera is POE, it will be a lot easier. Thanks for sharing.

[@mark90229]

Brutal job on the clips

[@Mike_5]

These cameras are so good and PoE can be done with these with simple Balun kits and a single Cat 5/6 cable to each point but this will help loads of peeps get theirs installed

[@danyal2372]

Iv seen cameras that have shown wires and some with hidden just shows the professionals but personally I like the wire makes it look real and not like a dummy camera!

[@sandhanprakash3583]

Thumbs up for sharing. Nicely done

[@meiloo6399]

Thanks, really helpful. 👍

[@rickydub6950]

Great job man 👏

[@fungaichasi2168]

Awesome hikvision ❤

[@dazid1]

All the videos I have seen seem to show the bits that are (to me)obvious, the bit I am struggling with is the wifi connection I could see on your video that you have two wifi thingys but do you know how they get set up to the network?

[@talentndhlovu6037]

Thanks a lot u explained very well

[@diy-uk5377]

really good video thank you.

[@oldduffer584]

Love it. Will be doing it myself now as well. Dont wanna pay the extortionate fee the installation people want to charge

[@garrytaggart2431]

I do not agree with you, when pros do the install its done in such a way that its neat tidy the the system is setup properly yes it can be expensive but sometimes you get a better quality installation and one that suits your requirments better. Also faults are difficult to put right when you don,t know what your doing understanding how to set the device up on your mobile the motion detection for you to receive notifications on your phone a pro can do that much better than a diy person. However i have to say well done for the guy that installed his own system it could have been neater but hats off for having the guts to fit some home security. Everyone one to there own trade.

[@6torp3]

Wonder can you help me I bought a system used on eBay when I switched on the control unit nothing comes up on monitor and the hdd led is on and a continuous beeber coming from the box can you advise me please

[@johnhampson7]

Good video, but just one point I'd like to make. Whenever cables enter a box or camera, it's a good idea to run the cable down lower than the box or camera and then back up to the entry. This ensures that water running down the cable isn't fed straight into box or camera. Good video none the less.

[@oyleyhands1332]

It's known as a drip loop

[@billalhossain3134]

Hope the cable is external grade i.e suitable for external use. Cheers

[@TheKingandrew1984]

Top job

[@royanderson2282]

What a mess.

[@stuartmc18]

Beautiful cable clipping!

[@ummimusab1816]

Why is this a mess

[@oyleyhands1332]

TVI system works for an ugrade to an analogue systen where one already has the co-ax and ELV power cable but POE can make for a much better system, one CAT5/6 cable, no junction boxes, just use the extention back box on a turret camera and join cable in there. No need for an extra power supply as powered from the DVR and no cost saving to speak of, nowadays. Cable clips are readily available in black, with masonry nails, much the same as aerial cable clips. I sort of get why some diy installs are using CVBS and TVI ,especially when upgrading existing system without the need to rewire, but POE does work out better in a number of areas, not least of which is the size of the hole required for the cable and no need to pass bulky plugs/connectors through such holes. It's almost impossible to make a neat job when a cable has plugs/connectors attached. suppliers tell me that the manufacturing of TVI products will be reduced in the future now POE is more popular. In fact, TVI was designed for upgrades to existing co-ax wired CVBS systems. Nice touch using the passivated anti corrosion screws for fixing 👍

[@ummimusab1816]

Hiya Someone just put up cctv cameras..1 at front and 1 at the back. They didn't put one of those boxes just the cameras threaded into the wall...the wires have been threaded into my lounge as I wanted to hv the screen there...there is a hole in my wall where the wires have been put through...just dangling down?

[@mikek3993]

boss job mate helped me out

[@hanielweru2544]

very useful thanks a lot

[@sumailabasha4734]

Thanks am much grateful

[@marklittler784]

Get a really loud house alarm that is permanently monitoring windows day and night with shock sensors.

[@alarmguy1]

There is a reason we charge a premium for CCTV install, you wouldnt see any cables, proper junction boxes would be used and if you were to see cables thay would be clipped with the correct cables or containment, this, might have used 4mm lens and put on the soffit, but good luck anyway

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

Fucking A mate! Most sense I have seen on this embarrassing “installation” vid

[@Twiggerish]

Lmao charge premium for a simple diy job haha

[@down4first774]

Not judging your install as effective for your needs however you may wish to consider the following. Junction box for rear of camera with conduit running to loft space if you cannot mount cameras on the soffit directly. This will neaten the cable presence and reduce the risk of water ingress into the camera housing. I would always aim to hide the cables however it is against building regs to run anything other than electricity supply tails into the external cavity of a domestic dwelling so conduit or cable capping is often the best and neatest solution. Obviously all this comes at a cost not only the materials but the expense of time and equipment (cable rods etc) which is why a commercial installer will charge more. All that being said if you are happy then nothing else matters but important that someone who is considering security installations should be aware of the benefits of a professional install. Thanks again.

[@elliswatkins812]

You are right but the problem with having a Camera up that high you won’t be able to catch faces as easily. have at that height that he has them they are okay but the cable management is not on point it’s okay if you’re only doing it temporarily permanently it should be put through conduit like you said. What I would’ve done is two cameras back to back on each corner I would’ve run the cable straight into that junction box and then the two cables together and through the soffit so it looks like all one cable going up if you know what I mean.

[@deadbydawno]

Good video.

[@eddiebrockbank6517]

Can you clean the lens, mind as fogged up ?

[@navinvikunthanathan4481]

What isthat tool that makes holes in the wall

[@franianmccliffe1310]

Excellent advice

[@consumedbynature]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

Watching a different video?

[@franianmccliffe1310]

@@jaimiesimpson1405 when there is no carrots you may choose potatoes

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

@@franianmccliffe1310 makes total sense that! Just like the “excellent advice” comment.

[@newztctv3160]

Very good

[@marklittler784]

Always stay one step ahead two systems are better than one, hiding cameras in clothes line poles or gate posts or fictitious tree stumps are not something people would normally expect or a wifi camera in your car facing the house.

[@Osama-tr7sb]

Hi I have same camera and 5mp. One dome is displaying "no video". Tried moving lead from its port to another in back of dvr and still doesn't work so I assume I have eliminated that there is no fault with the wire. Outside the dome does not show the red led lights whereas the other 3 do so I assume dome is faulty. Is it a simple matter of replacing it and connecting to existing wiring? Also could I use a color vu dome for a replacement as other 3 are black and white picture? Thankyou

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

Try using good kit, and a professional to install it! 🤣🤣😳

[@nstyle4065]

Good tutorial for DIYers .Whats should be the ideal height to fit CCTV camera from the ground level ?

[@BlackJedi169]

Any height abo ee shaqille o Neil the basket ball player...lol

[@ACAIDC]

Between 8 - 10 ft from the ground is the ideal height. The camera should be installed out of arms reach, but low enough to still be able to identify someone.

[@David2122006]

The wiring looks bad, and no loop for rainwater to run off, rather than straight into the camera housing......

[@TalvinRai]

Great video, easily explained what everything is and does! Thank you

[@nevas7138]

How long the cables? Can you get extension if needed? Thanks

[@Golo1949]

Hi, I have a this camera and the wire is about 18" and yes you can get extensions.

[@supersamtheman7]

This is the video I’m going to show my customers of why we charge what we do to professionally install their system without any visible cabling! So thanks 😜

[@houss59200]

Good job, at lest you did it yourself. How many people who said what a mess, maybe they don't know how to do it by themself looool

[@stephenemery5189]

When you look for quotes online and get, what you believe, to be 2 expensive quotes and 1 really cheap quote, and consider the cheap quote, this is why it’s cheap. You would get what we call a weekend warrior, plumber by the week, security expert at the weekend. Something goes wrong? He won’t care or respond because he has no idea how to fix the problems and he’s to busy fixing pipes. Good luck all! On the other hand, if he’s happy with what he’s done, fair play. I wouldn’t do it that way, not because of the wires, just because of my wife’s reactions

[@pantherkursk]

thanks I think i will copy your approach

[@michelfourier]

really like your video which to get in touch with you

[@Xoreaf]

You never heard of black cable clips or a camera back box? What a lash up 😂

[@illagen1]

Great

[@utterlyexiged]

and this is how handyman dave down the road does it for £299 installed!

[@majidshah7689]

hi there. i want to buy Hikvision 5megpixel camera for my house for outdoor use. I have seen on Google they all different price which one shall we buy please? thank you plz reply soon would appreciate that

[@consumedbynature]

Hello Majid, I have put some links in the description of the items I purchased. The company Doris CCTV are online but based in London. They are very helpful with advice on the phone. Regards

[@naritanippon7482]

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[@ismalmanap2152]

Cctv

[@amirshabbir4456]

Any one can advise plz cheap and best cctv camera easy to install? Thanks 🙏

[@amirshabbir4456]

@Maxwell Severins oh really ?

[@amirshabbir4456]

@Maxwell Severins none

[@garrytaggart2431]

The amount moaning about what proper cctv installers charge. We are no different to any other tradesman charging to do specific jobs in a neat safe and proper manner. If a mechanic charges you £500 for making your breaks safe would you decide to let someone thats untrained do it for £300 less. I don,t think so. D.I.Y means working or installing something on your own home. The install could have been done better but its his home and he is happy so well done for having ago.

[@mixmastergeneral6430]

Good effort but there is a reason it costs £1600, you get 2 guys and a load of containment. Having all that cable on show is a tad crazy if you are an installer. No bother if you dont really care how it looks, it works I guess

[@jasongee1642]

You could have chewed the wires and spat them at the wall neater than that

[@Ty1on3twelve]

Why didn't you put a drip loop on your cable so if water is running down the cable it drips off before reaching the camera housing. The drip loop should be below the camera to manage the water flow.

[@consumedbynature]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@ohmsafe7002]

I hope people who have seen this video actually uses quality products and workmanship, them cables clipped hurt my eyes lol Why not using camera back boxes and 20mm conduit all the way up 🙄

[@jamesboard7028]

Great vid, where can I buy the junction box?

[@consumedbynature]

Hi, I bought them from the company in the description doris cctv

[@devsandhu3450]

You should have tied the cables going to the attic to the back off the guttering pipe with cable ties, hiding the wire as much as possible

[@Khaledamrouche11710]

10:05

[@joypadee4289]

Looks untidy . 🤔

[@mrgrahamhughes1]

I'd give it up mate. ,🤣

[@sumailabasha4734]

I will like you to be my IT Mentor so please drop your details

[@hydrohobbyist]

That install is awful. The cables are all over the shop and not even straight or consistently clipped. You could have run them up the back of the downpipe. Some conduit laid plumb would have made it look less of an eye sore too. You’ve completely ruined that brickwork

[@garethtcollins]

Jeez what a mess

[@steveburton2806]

Some people like to live like this, not me

[@vanillagoose4444]

used to think that till my neighbours visitors kept hitting my wall with their vehicles, you wouldn’t believe what you catch on cameras 🙄

[@Kbp976]

Should have made the wires more straight

[@CH14life]

I am getting quoted around £300 for fitting in two cameras lol great video might give this ago myself

[@nathanstephenson775]

That’s about right

[@TiredMorgan]

Cabling like that you'd get a job with SKY

[@marklittler784]

Why advertise you have cctv why not used concealed cameras that way they don't simply wear hoods to hide their faces and then proceed to look for the recorder when they break in, cameras covering the street ouside are usually the most useful because they are far more likely to catch people going past that have committed various crimes against others rather than just against you solving crimes generally in the area makes it a better place to live.

[@terrymoore7968]

To be fair shockingly them wires are a mess

[@Izzxhfrzana]

thank you, i like you. your explanation la not you, regards from my fren

[@shazjaved9842]

Not easy to Install

[@g7mks383]

Sorry its a typical DIY job, rubbish cable clipping. Should have used a dome back box and put all the connectors in that. Poor cable running, what about using draw wires?

[@paulmoor3799]

So you got expensive quotes, but you fitted yourself and ended up with a DIY finish, no where near the quality of a pro fitting it. If I fitted cameras like that I'd never get any business anymore 😆

[@deadlybow7408]

Yeh but do you charge car garage prices? Oh i need an oil change that will be £120 when if i did it my self £12

[@d3an0123]

@@deadlybow7408 it's not about hitting it with a hammer but knowing where to hit it! Twat

[@deadlybow7408]

@@d3an0123 take it u own a garage that rips people off ha

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

Totally shit

[@d3an0123]

@@deadlybow7408 no! I work in the security industry and understand the requirements of a professional job and the grievance we have with bodge artists like yourself

[@d3an0123]

You should set your own cctv firm up! You'll smash it. Be one of those DIY Fitters knocking em out for £300 🙄 killing an industry. Joker

[@handyman991]

Rough.

[@chippanfat3330]

Your voice is low

[@adamwhitmore1989]

Can ya not just uncap the unit box unplug them all then raid ya yard 🙄

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

The wires are “neatened” up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dirty_beggar6277]

Any 'experienced' burglar will piss him self laughing at that and probably rob the cameras just to show you how much of a joke it is ! There is a reason there are guys doing that for a living, is because they do it properly!

[@jaimiesimpson1405]

Are you taking the piss?????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is the worst DVR and cameras I have seen let alone the “installation” 😂😂😂 clipping cabling externally? I hope you don’t do this for a living 😂

[@SafdarAli-bh6lo]

Thanks 4 the video, very helpful, thanks.

[@rossk4105]

Apologised several times for dodgey camera work whilst up a ladder never once apologised for that absolute mess of a CCTV job you have done, leave it to the professionals mate people that don’t wall clip or use plastic junction boxes, you took this down didn’t you ? Surely you didn’t leave it like that