How to Install Your 4K CCTV System Quickly and Easily | Home Security

In this video i will be showing you how to install a CCTV system the easiest way. I will go through the quickest method that anyone can follow so that you can install your own 4K home security camera system. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hope you like the long awaited video. Sorry for the audio error, it will be fixed by the next video.

[@davyarthurs]

Always great content! Audio was fine. If you hadn’t said, I wouldn’t have noticed!

[@EngineeredToDesign]

How has the system gone so far is it good? Looking at something similar

[@mariospanna8389]

e-fur-net cable, sorry was driving me crazy lol.

[@atistories6454]

Hat be done when you are not at home or connected to the router

[@user-ej1by9bq3w]

Vinegar will solve your spider issues

[@C4sp3r123]

Few tips/other option: 1. If you have power in the loft or can get power installed there you can avoid having to run the cables from the loft. You can locate the NVR in the loft, plug all the cameras into it there and use a powerline plug to get internet into the loft without running any cables. You can then view the cameras on the computer and/or mobile via the computer software or mobile app. This makes installation so much easier. Also the NVR is more secure as it is "hidden" in the loft so less likely to be taken in the event of a break in. 2. Use SD cards in the cameras so the most recent footage is stored on the cameras as well as the NVR. Then if the NVR is stolen you still have the footage. 3. Have a mixture of camera heights. The high ones are good for an overview but they aren't much use to see details as they are looking down on top of people. You want some lower ones to give you good images of faces/cars etc 4. Cobwebs are a real pain with IR at night, consider using security lights to turn night into day, separate IR lights so you can turn off the camera's IR, use anti spider spray. Cleaning the high up cameras of cobwebs can be a real pain. Check the night footage regularly as if you have cobwebs over the cameras the image is likely to be no use. 5. Use some electrical tape if you don't have a label machine to label the cables so you know which cable is which camera in the future. 6. Consider getting a set of Ethernet crimpers so you can cut the cables to length then put knew ends on the ethernet cables, doesn't cost much, it is easy to do, just watch KZbin and also lets you make custom cable lengths for any other times you need them rather than having coils of excess cable - it also makes pulling the cables through much easier as there is nothing to get caught up. Hope some of that is useful to people.

[@mc1703]

Thanks

[@georgewarren5565]

Cheers

[@sennengomes]

Brilliant tips. Can't beat experience!

[@Smithb83]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@skinnersbollox]

I did the same. I kept the NVR in the loft and then directly connected a BT wifi disc extender in the loft.

[@ramboi9498]

my left ear enjoyed the video

[@danyo1972]

I installed these last year in my house. Very impressive cameras and system. Worked flawlessly from day one. I live in a bungalow, definitely helps with cable runs. I also have a few Wi-Fi cameras added on for remote areas. They integrate with the system brilliantly. Highly recommended.

[@danyo1972]

I left the box in the attic. You don’t need to connect the box to a monitor to use it. It can be fully accessed and controlled using the software on a PC/Mac/iPad etc. Mine is hardwired to my TV via a HDMI cable but I don’t use it, there is no need for it. So the box can be placed anywhere that’s dry.

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Yes you made it very easy to understand. Thank you. And yes I’m one of those enjoying your Ethernet & Router pronunciations. I’m nearly drunk, have to watch it again. Hope you’re a good sport. Thanks again.

[@richf5165]

Thanks for this. I’m quite up on fitting cctv wiring and networking internally but haven’t quite made that brave step to go outside and drill holes in someone else’s property. This will help.

[@990drifter]

Great video, great description and explanation and just about the right time as I have been deliberating for too long over fitting CCTV at home, cheers, good luck.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Great informative video thanks to you I have installed mine with no issues. 😊

[@kalalston]

Good video, I’ve used Reolink for years. They’re amazing.

[@AndrewChun791]

Thanks for sharing Cody! We sure do appreciate the easy to follow tutorial 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

My pleasure!

[@thebugg333]

Looks nice for how you have it setup; i would have done the same if I could. My attic is not as steep as this home, so I have no way to push cables from the outside like that without great discomfort or risking falling between the floors. I got mine in between brick, same path / area for my coax TV with some runs behind a down spout. I have spaces between my wall that I pulled out old RJ11 phone cables cables to run between my non-solid walls, so I did not have to make a hole on the inside wall with a new conduit. I placed my NVR in a central location in the same closet as my internet and switch. I routed video in a room just outside of the wall so I have a 24/7 live feed just outside my main door. This also allowed me to install the Reolink Door bell with ease being so close to my main door. At my desk, I use the software to monitor cameras as needed on a restricted vlan that no other devices can get to...separate your smart / iot devices from your main internet and VPN to your home instead of the cameras being on the internet for increased privacy...I did not say security as it's a relative action specific to your needs and time invested.

[@JP-sm1zv]

Amazing video just what I needed. I was wondering how to best get the cables to the NVR but coincidently your office window is situated exactly like mine above the garden doors, so this was a nice bonus for me to visualise and understand

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@philip7539]

I've been planing on doing this but wasn't sure if the cameras themselves would be to high on the soffits but picture looks fine, that answered my question 😁

[@Russ1007]

Another great video, you make it look so easy, you know so much about the trades for a young man 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot for your support

[@albertwashingtonjr2089]

Thanks mate. Great vid and well explained. it is as I suspected so thanks for the confirmation.

[@itzmestevo]

My left ear enjoyed this thanks 😂😂😂

[@TheMisterB2u]

Another excellent video,I have a Swann system and fitted it the same way as you.These systems are not expensive and every house should have one fitted! Already had a neighbor wanting footage to show culprit in damaging car to insurance company and these cameras cover a wide area ,so you don't miss anything . Don't pay ridiculous money to have one fitted and the quicker you do it,the safer you (and others)can benefit from CCTV protection.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, glad you like the video

[@STGIRLSF]

@@TheDIYGuy1 can it run all mobile all pc all ipad all samsung all macbook all samsung tv because it is a scam or not?

[@akfnhk1]

Great vid! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on diff wiring. Very useful info!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@Taff-Uk]

Fantastic Video, and really informative, the IP system is great if you got good internet speed, but some people like me who run on 19mbps its not too good

[@awantamta]

You made it look very easy and I think it is. Thank you.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked the video 👍

[@GrumpyOldGamer9221]

If you had a power socket in the loft you could explore various power over Ethernet adapters, one plugging into the loft socket, other into the wall socket in the home where the NVR box is. That may avoid the camera ethernet cables being drilled through walls etc. It depends on if the adapter sends the camera power signal in the ethernet cable.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

Great vid mate. As others have said you’re putting out great content and good to see the channel grow. Intrigued about your upcoming project. Am I close in thinking an extension of some description on the right side of the house, when facing the rear elevation (pure speculation on my part based on your comment about the down pipe not being an option!)

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot for the support. Not a bad guess 🤔😀

[@garrettb5470]

I worked at a low voltage company and we would install large amounts of CCTV cameras in sets of model homes. We would link the CCTV cameras in each model home together using a combination of network switches and network cables. in each model home, all the cameras would get plugged into on network switch and then in the office where the NVR was, there would be a single network cable that would get plugged into the back of the NVR for all the CCTV cameras.

[@pushtelevision5013]

YOURE SAYING THAT THE SINGLE NETWORK CABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE NVR WOULD HAVE 4 MALE CONNECTIONS THATLL FEED TO EACH CAMERA?

[@lastlast2078]

@@pushtelevision5013 No, the single cable to the Network Switch. From there, separate cables for each camera.

[@PaulRansonArt]

Great video and some really useful tips from other subscribers to the channel. Having installed CCTV a few times one useful tip I've picked up is positioning the cameras for motion detection. Most cameras won't activate unless they're within 3 meters of the moving object. Better cameras have a greater range. Cameras under soffits usually don't activate until the person or car is almost under the camera. If the camera is aimed over the person you won't see them or at best just a view of the top of their head. I usually fit cameras at a mx of 3 meters which gives the camera time to activate. I usually fit cameras in positions that cover an area from two directions to prevent tampering without being viewed on another camera. Remote Infra red illumination is a good idea especially if you get camera flare from the integral camera lights. Lastly, watch out for central heating flue and vents. Steam and heat can give a false trigger. Absolutly the last point is comply with regulations. There are government guideline in England. Download a copy and make sure your within them to avoid hassle with neighbours and members of the public.

[@gjt2209]

Another great, well thought out guide, the channel is growing nicely, looking forward to more content.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Appreciate it, thanks a lot 👍

[@BrodaPaul]

Your vids are worth the wait. Well explained.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks very much robin for the support

[@macho8555]

Daim you really put such efforts on making this video, man thank you this video was really helpful 💐

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

Love how this channel has blown up. I remember subbing at 3K subs. Well done matey!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks very much and for subscribing early. Couldn't do it without you guys

[@lynnlewis1872]

Great video mate. I have these cameras on my home, I’m just curious how you connect the speaker/ mic to each camera.

[@michaels8336]

Take a drink every time you hear Ethernet ;)

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Non alcoholic? 😃

[@davyarthurs]

Eeeethernet down south 😝

[@martinw245]

@@davyarthurs Its pronounced Eeeethernet *everywhere* 😁

[@lakestatebullies7391]

Never heard it. I heard athernet

[@altypeRR]

His speech impediment should not be made fun of. He cannot help that he is unable to pronounce half the English language properly!

[@user-gf9kp1dn7d]

Great informative video thanks to you I have installed mine with no issues.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great to hear!

[@simzism]

Brilliant video, thanks for this. Made my life 100% easier

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@marklittler784]

A lot of people have cctv nowadays the idea is to stay a few steps ahead like concealing them or some of them, having more than one system and WiFi one system via the neighbours router with their permission of course so it still works if your phone line or cable is cut, a back up battery is another good idea or isolated wildlife camera or two independent of a cctv system.

[@GeesDrive]

Cracking video, really clear and concise. Thanks!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-nl8qm8ce3j]

Great channel, really appreciate the clear instructions. Does the NVR have built in storage for the recordings or are you just viewing live? Looks a neat system

[@XALIRATE]

This was such a good and detailed video 👏🏽 I watched it all even though I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing it so I think I might just go with a wifi camera 😅

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamet77]

Nice vid - very useful thanks. For a second or two at 10:24 I thought that was a pool of dirty water in your loft!!!

[@tmb9126]

Thank you for sharing this. But darn, not everyone has a nice big loft space. This will be very difficult for many of us. Off to keep looking again.....

[@fourpeaksconcretecompany]

I just had an eerie, eerie, feeling’s coming over me watching you that high up on that ladder! Number one I am scared to death of heights, even 6 feet off the ground Number two I wouldn’t trust myself that I would get so caught up in so busy that I would all of a sudden turn around. Try to take a step! That would be into thin air in probably a grave mistake. You’re about 12-15 feet up ?! ️ Great video this is helping me a lot with my decisions

[@GasMask0214]

Excellent video i learned alot thanks

[@miles2home]

Hi mate Thank you so much. you have explained it very clearly.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@campervanchris4171]

Morning great video ! Can you recommend a great POW switch a i need 7 & on a budget 🤔👍🏻

[@machalismos9038]

Great video! Do u know how to store the video stream into disk? So we can at least store it persistently

[@jonasirw1]

Great how to video.. well done, sir

[@willward952]

Hi, can you please tell me what size auger bit you used to drill the cable hole and for the camera mount 3 holes. Also can you please tell me what Cat the Ethernet cables need to be in order to withstand being run outside along facia boards. I was told cat 5e would be good enough? But I don't want them to perish in hot or cold weather, should I decide not to run through the loft. Thanks.

[@planetearth4312]

Great video very informative, can you set up without a monitor or pc, can it all be set up on the app

[@luongtime5364]

Love your videos, keep it up mate.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do :)

[@MyNamesGG]

You’ll be at 100K subs in no time with the quality of these videos!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@Mixthisway]

Great Simple Video, Thankyou !

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome, glad you like it

[@z33tanner]

Thank you I'm confident in my install now

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice nice

[@linden5576]

😮 I just had an eerie, eerie, feeling’s coming over me watching you that high up on that ladder! Number one I am scared to death of heights, even 6 feet off the ground😂 Number two I wouldn’t trust myself that I would get so caught up in so busy that I would all of a sudden turn around. Try to take a step! That would be into thin air in probably a grave mistake.😂 You’re about 12-15 feet up ?!😬 👍❤️ Great video this is helping me a lot with my decisions😊

[@JoeKondis]

Ty m8 :) this gave me a better idea of what I needed to do.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng]

Great video as usual. Just a question - what is the PC case? It looks like it has no covers? And, what computer desk chair are you using? I'm in the market for a new chair! Cheers

[@michaelshaw8656]

Great video as always 👍🙏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks mate 😃

[@anthcummings6135]

Great video. My Ethernet cable is ready under the eves from an old installation, however I want to place the cameras low down so they are visible. I planned on extending the Ethernet between the down pipe and straight into the camera but I wasn’t aware of the trailing cables from the camera (Ethernet, reset and power). Any recommendations on how I could hide these?

[@Neaskemenna68]

Enjoy your vids, almost make me want to do DIY 😉

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Do it!

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

Can these work with blue irs on a server? I have been looking around and people have been really happy with them over this name brand. Thanks for the video have a great day

[@marklittler784]

Shed and driveway alarms are good you can have the receiver on 24hrs in bedroom without needing to remember to set anything you could put a shed PIR transmitter permanently downstairs in the house working 24/7

[@LMPycroftJ4]

Great video, where is the link please to the kit you used. I would like to buy this kit and install it myself. (Only need 3 cameras) Have scrolled through but can't seem to find the link to the actual kit you used and costs thanks

[@marklittler784]

Those wire free doorbells are good you could get one for an elderly neighbour next door have the push button round their neck and receiver doorbell in your house.

[@ACAIDC]

What if you don't have an elderly neighbour?

[@TheArtist441]

I wanna see more around this installation! Like how well it detects motion in day and night

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@eileenhull-td3rp]

Very clear guidance

[@javisrobison319]

Thanks bro I am Javis from Uganda, I have a job now and I learnt from you. Long live 🎉

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@glennclarke9787]

Thank you mate, very interesting 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 🙏

[@techkitiro6113]

Thanks bro understood keep more videos coming

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Will do, thanks

[@murtazahussain4054]

Thanks pal for the awesome content. I would love to buy you a Irn Bru. So excited for the new content which you can’t share more info about. Exciting times. Will you be showing how to hide wires indoors and outdoors in that video?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks very much

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Great vid, thanks!

[@YouTooCanDo]

Perfect tutorial. I may give it a go after this

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, do it

[@sean19]

Thanks mate 👍 👌 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Absaman-vf9qh4qm2c]

thats awesome guy !!

[@Billythebubble]

Perfect tips & tricks, just need to order my system

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You got this!

[@TheCsb1996]

Would you recommend this kit over anything else? Or is there better on the market for similar pricing ?

[@Brando457]

What size auger bit did you use for the center hole? Thank you

[@markgaudie80]

We have a fully wireless Eufy camera system. Works perfect and no subscription needed.

[@alandrewgibson]

Good stuff thanks!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@MarcusT86]

Great video buddy. I'm planning on buying this very system in future, so this video was handy. My soffits are uPVC, will the cameras be able to be screwed into them? Was thinking of squirting some clear silicone into the holes with the screws for extra grab.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yes you can fix to uPVC. Glad you liked the video

[@yohanaswedi7642]

Great video. Thank you

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@CarsonTap]

Another great video! 🔥

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 😆

[@CarsonTap]

@@TheDIYGuy1 Just finished doing my loft light install, thanks to your awesome step by step video 👌🏽

[@Mike_5]

Like this install and the Talk facility is good if you have a Dawg

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Absolutely

[@johnmcdonald2736]

What’s the best security camera system should I install at my house without it giving me any problems. Many thanks. John

[@thedigitalemotion]

Another great tutorial! I’ve always wondered where you learned your skills from or was you self taught by watching how others did it etc?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. I learnt a lot from my experiences renovating property and my family are in different trades within the building industry.

[@thedigitalemotion]

@@TheDIYGuy1 Fabulous! Well thanks for such handy tips, it’s extremely valuable. Half way through renovating a cloakroom toilet and learning as I go, really enjoying it! Thanks again! 😊

[@abdulhakim-ali5215]

hello diy guy I need help. installing reolink for the first time using your video as help but I have an issue. I need to run cables on exterior wall. are these cables waterproof or will I need protecting?

[@TheKotor2309]

13:12 Hell yeah, you did. This was a great video, mate. Thank you 🍻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome glad you liked it

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Brilliant video mate

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RC-oi1gg]

Looking at the same system online today to buy. How is your system holding up now and would you recommend purchasing?

[@thepresentmoment369]

Did you use the cat5 that came with the Reolink 4k security camera NVR kit? I'm so eager to put my new Reolink system up but I've read reviews on Amazon that said they upgraded their wires to cat6. Is cat5 good enough for the 4k 8mp Reolink cameras?

[@quagmirewasere]

I installed a dome type cctv camera all i needed tocwas drill hole for plug and screw camera to wall it connected to my phone jad night vison sensor movement everything it was 35 quid of amazon very good for that price

[@MrLegend139]

Great video, i fitted Reolink about 2 years ago keep swapping the cameras when they bring better ones out like the 4K person detection. Up till now I don’t have the NVR just use SD cards inside. They are releasing a doorbell as well but they keep shoving the date back on it, should have been out in May they recon December now but not holding my breath

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Interesting 🤔

[@jhareng]

Theyre on 8k now for not a lot of dosh ie Annke and Hikvision, work a lot better than Reolink in the dark.

[@sirtimatbob]

I bought one of their doorbells and it should be here in a week.

[@davyarthurs]

I’d cheat and leave the NVR in the loft and access it via the included app. You can then use ‘home plugs’ to get it connected to the router downstairs - luckily I have power sockets in the loft space for all that. I bet Those lights you put up last episode came in handy!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

They did 😃. The NVR in loft is certainly a viable option for sure. I wasn't sure if the fluctuations in weather we have here in the UK would be of any detrimental effect to it so I decided not to go that route.

[@davyarthurs]

@@TheDIYGuy1 yeah probably not the most favourable home for it, but as my DIY skills aren’t up there with yours, I always look for the safest route/the way that offers the least chance of me causing some unnecessary damage 🤣

[@Briluvr]

@@davyarthurs The NVR should be in a temperature controlled environment

[@user-od9yq4bo6d]

Hi ,sorry if i sound a bit silly but do you have to have a seperate monitor or can i just use my mobile phone,?,or is that just for wireless

[@ber3al53]

My left ear really enjoyed this

[@ehpntx93]

What size is your drill you used? Thanks

[@articeddie5494]

Where did you get your desk from I want one ??

[@hamidmohamed2287]

Great video thank you very much for the effort and time . Is it possible to install the CCTV without the Ethernet cable.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot

[@andrewturnbull7690]

Yes, you can get wireless IP cameras from Reolink and other providers , there are battery powered ones as well e.g. Blink

[@jakifrisina8365]

BLESS

[@maxnavsa4470]

Hi, what size drill bit was used for the hole in the soffit, not length but radius so cables can fit through.

[@tristannolan85]

1" will work

[@ringsend1000]

Great video and a good job

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ukexbreakdownman]

excellent presentation

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Many thanks

[@roppa789]

You could probably do a good guide on diy how to get good, consistant audio quality on your KZbin videos. Shouldn’t cost much. Other KZbinrs don’t seem to have issues.

[@Atum_Ra]

What size auger bit did you use?