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

[@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

[@C1000-n6f]

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.

[@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.

[@ramboi9498]

my left ear enjoyed the video

[@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.

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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😊

[@ParsclickTV]

your channel is super useful and priceless. thank you

[@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?

[@maheshsuthar2184]

Fantastic work and Description in details, this video gives lots of confidence for DIY, Thank you.

[@FloridaArtist777]

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.....

[@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

[@LelandBable]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great to hear!

[@javisrobison319]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@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

[@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!

[@TheArtist441]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@KPP365]

Brilliant video 👏 I am looking to do this sometime later this year .Thank you for uploading this video with all this great information 👍

[@itzmestevo]

My left ear enjoyed this thanks 😂😂😂

[@marktheunitedstatescitezen185]

Great video, I have VOIS 5 mp lite 8 CH , DVR , 4 inside & 4 out ! Thanks for the heads up !

[@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.

[@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

[@ehpntx93]

What size is your drill you used? Thanks

[@shak7191]

Watching in from New Zealand - helped me to install our cameras cheers mate +1 subscriber

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 🙏

[@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 😀

[@simongalan9717]

what do you think about the sd card slot in some cameras, as this might be much cheaper than having that receiver

[@kalalston]

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

[@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!!!

[@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 😁

[@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

[@mypersonal2022]

Hi , could you please recommend a outdoor camera for vehicle detection. Thank you.

[@lynnlewis1872]

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

[@TheCsb1996]

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

[@johnmcdonald2736]

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

[@macho8555]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TDE-76]

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.

[@TDE-76]

@@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! 😊

[@Billythebubble]

Perfect tips & tricks, just need to order my system

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You got this!

[@tomgraham8086]

Just bought the same kit today, glad I seen this video!!!!!!!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

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

[@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

[@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

[@ber3al53]

My left ear really enjoyed this

[@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.

[@GeorgeJ08]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot 😀

[@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 🤔😀

[@campervanchris4171]

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

[@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!

[@Brando457]

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

[@peteg400]

Do a video on volume control!

[@albertwashingtonjr2089]

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

[@alphajalloh3870]

With Reolink, you don't need a special power cable for the camera?

[@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

[@mrwill0910]

Good job I will try to get mine done

[@niravniel561]

Hi, is it only poe connection or they have also regular electricity connection?

[@HuyTran-v5v1k]

Good job I understand him perfectly

[@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?

[@planetearth4312]

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

[@RC-oi1gg]

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

[@chrisybradshaw8594]

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

[@simonh5110]

My question is do you have to pay for any kind of monthly sevice with this system? And does the footage save for a day or a month? Or how does that work?

[@AndrewChun791]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

My pleasure!

[@pha4614]

Really enjoy the videos. Just one point though, buy a radio Mic system for your videos as relying on camera microphones that are only designed for ambience recording, kind of lets down the effort you're clearly putting into these tutorials.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. I actually use an expensive sannheiser mic mounted above the camera. However the cable was hit during the making of a video and I wasn't aware of the damage until after making this one, that's why this video only has sound on one channel. The cable has now been replaced and will be back in action next video.

[@gjt2209]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Appreciate it, thanks a lot 👍

[@mrobvious1100]

Good video.. I am swapping out my 1080 cameras and switching to A 4K system. I have a house and garage, which are separate, approximately 20' apart. I understand I'm upgrading to a POE system now, so I don't have to use power cable. I have a cat 6 wire underground running from the garage to the house where the router is. My question is if I'm putting 4 cameras on the garage and 4 cameras on the exterior of the house and I want the NVR in the house, what do I do to get the cameras on the garage to record onto the NVR? I'm guessing I will have a 4 way Poe switch in the garage. So can the 4 cameras go into the Poe switch and then the cat 6 running from the garage to the house, connect the POE switch to the NVR? Thanks for your time and wisdom

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@YouTooCanDo]

Perfect tutorial. I may give it a go after this

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, do it

[@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

[@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?

[@rickwood106]

Hi, great video and very descriptive ...shame the build quality of the house your working does not replicate this, but that is new builds for you!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yes, you are right

[@ryky4450]

Hi, does the NVR need a Ethernet connection to use it?

[@jaimeortiz3465]

Excellent video! Can i install that camera where the old bell box alarm is at the front of the house? Can I use the wires from that bell box? It's a wired alarm that i don't use and it will changed to a wireless alarm. Thank you

[@ACAIDC]

You'll need to run new CAT5e cable or CAT6 cable to the camera.

[@maingijac]

Hallo did you show how the cameras are powered apart from the Ethernet connections, or they dont use power?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep I shew that they are POE (power over ethernet)

[@maingijac]

@@TheDIYGuy1 Thanks chief

[@Tazman1966]

is there an advantage to a bullet stile over a turret?

[@ACAIDC]

Bullet cameras stand out and look more intimidating to a criminal when compared to a small turret camera. And they are much easier to position when compared to a wall-mounted turret camera.

[@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

[@MarkGaudie]

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

[@liteboy999]

Really excellent video, I assume it could be installed without the Internet as a standalone system?

[@russellstewart5414]

That’s what I’m thinking, maybe I’m wrong. I can run the camera cables in the loft but my router is 2 levels down and getting that cable up would take an effort.

[@wakeandbake420]

Do you still need to put a power supply on each camera or does the ethernet power the cameras already?

[@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?

[@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

[@jonasirw1]

Great how to video.. well done, sir

[@techkitiro6113]

Thanks bro understood keep more videos coming

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Will do, thanks

[@DonStalls]

now you have had them for a couple years, were you happy with the purchase or would you choose something else? thanks

[@simzism]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@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.

[@AOtroNivelBarbershop]

Hi important question 👋 is it possible to buy a Lorex set of 6 and install let’s say 3 in office and 3 at home on the same DVR? Thanks it would help so much

[@Chief81]

Is your office miles away?

[@KingDavid272]

Do you need to power each camera? Other than the Ethernet cable I couldn't see any other one. Thanks, great video.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No, its a POE system

[@KingDavid272]

That's great, thank you.

[@masterblaster3461]

Hi, Great video BUT perhaps you and the community can advise me. I want to install cameras in my garage does that mean that I will have to install a separate router in my garage? How would I get labelling to my garage? What and how would you advise is the best way to get cameras in my garage?

[@marklittler784]

I was thinking for one camera make the wire to the hidden outside cam give the appearance of a washing line lol

[@Briluvr]

No extra router needed, just run the Ethernet cable out there. If it’s too short you can buy longer cables. I have mine going from the house roof to garage roof bundled with existing low voltage cables

[@thomasstephenson1450]

Hi The DIY Man. Can I ask you witch one would you get Reolink or Swann ?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Reolink for me 👍

[@samuelowusu5532]

So I understood it correctly..I can also view the cameras on my smart phone anywhere right ..?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yes you can 👍

[@dlm311]

If you are just routing Ethernet cables you can buy some Powerlink adapters then plug them in up your loft (I saw you had electricity). Pair them up with Powerlink adapters plugged in near your NVR

[@TheDIYGuy1]

NVR subject to high temperature in the summer isn’t for me. Otherwise a good suggestion

[@dlm311]

@@TheDIYGuy1 you can leave the NVR in the exact same place you have it now. If you use the Powerlink adapters you won’t need to route Ethernet cables from your loft to where the NVR is.

[@JamesMossR33]

​ @dlm311 Worth mentioning that the Powerline adapters would have to be the ones that supply PoE voltage to the cameras. I have some TP-Link (non-PoE) ones that refuse to play nicely across different circuits in my consumer unit, maybe because they're not both fed by the RCD breaker. I'm no electrician though!

[@drokraebube2983]

Honestly hoped we are beyond ethernet cables and now more wireless. Am looking to install a camera system but need wireless. Happy to get any recommendations

[@TheDIYGuy1]

There are some good options out there 🙂

[@benjiviews4300]

IMO wireless is just more points of potential failure. How will you provide power without wires - battery? Now you gotta keep on top of charging batteries. Thieves use a WIFI jammer, no CCTV. Also now your home WIFI network is clogged up with multiple high bandwidth devices broadcasting high bandwidth 24/7. Ethernet cable is wire and forget. Keeps radio signals in your home to a minimum, isolates the CCTV away from other parts of your network, etc

[@JamesMossR33]

I'm here looking into Reolink to keep it all local 24/7 stored on NVR. I'll be ditching my Ring wireless cam soon which has been less than optimal. Charge the battery every ~6-8 weeks (I wasn't paying another 50 quid for a solar panel), not 24/7 recording, delayed motion detection, first few seconds of playback is jerky, and although only 8 feet from my mesh extender whenever I want to quickly check the feed it rarely connects first time. I'm sure there are far better options than Ring. I have Blink too, battery life amazing but I think you need a cloud plan now and again no 24/7 recording. But no wired isn't always physically an option.

[@IvanAkinfiev]

If you want to record videos of the sky at night, or, ahem, "drones"... how suitable for (mostly-nighttime) recording would these cameras be?

[@JohnDundee-el2ro]

Wear safety glasses when you drill holes in anything especially looking up in wood a splinter could really hurt and put you in hospital could end up really bad put you of work or worse your eye could bleed and blind you especially if you boring metal I am surprised you done that cause your videos are really helpful to the Diyers

[@MrCleitus]

What about keepig the NVR in the loft and just run the wire required for the display through the ceiling ?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Potentially yes but I was cautious of this due to extreme Temperature in the loft space during summer. I'm not sure if it will do the already warm hard drive much good

[@seanthepowerdavies]

Can I add another keypad to the system and add other cameras in the future?

[@machalismos9038]

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

[@georgewarren5565]

So what to do if you have asbestos soffits?? Any ideas?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Don't drill those!