Home CCTV advice from a security professional
Honest reviews of Reolink, Eufy and more from a security professional. Need it fitted? We install across Worcestershire and the West Midlands.
What do you want to protect?
Run a shop or small business?
The same cameras work for small shops and offices, but the law and the risks are different.
- CCTV for small shops: what you need to know
- Where to put CCTV in a shop
- Shop CCTV and the law (UK)
- Alarm response and keyholding for small businesses
Latest guides
See all guidesAlarm response and keyholding for small businesses
What happens when your business alarm goes off at night, why police may not attend, and how keyholding and alarm response work for UK businesses.
CCTV for small shops: a UK buyer's guide
How to choose CCTV for a small shop or retail unit in the UK: what to cover, how many cameras, wired vs wireless, storage, costs and the legal basics.
Do CCTV cameras actually deter burglars?
An honest look at whether home CCTV puts burglars off, when it works, when it does not, and how to get the most deterrent value from your cameras.
eufy vs Reolink: which should you buy for a UK home?
An honest comparison of eufy and Reolink home security cameras for UK homes: wired vs wireless, storage, monthly fees, smart features, privacy and which suits your property.
How much does home CCTV installation cost in the UK?
Typical UK prices for home CCTV supplied and fitted, what pushes the cost up or down, wired vs wireless costs, and how to avoid paying for more than you need.
Is my CCTV legal if it sees next door?
When home CCTV that films a neighbour's property, a shared drive or the street brings data protection rules into play, what you have to do, and how to avoid disputes.
Shop CCTV and the law: what UK businesses must do
UK rules for shop and small business CCTV: the ICO data protection fee, signs, filming staff, how long to keep footage, sharing with police and access requests.
Where to put CCTV cameras in a shop
Where CCTV cameras should go in a small shop: entrance, till, shop floor, stock room and back door, with heights, angles and the mistakes that waste footage.
Wired or wireless CCTV: which is better for a UK home?
The real differences between wired (PoE) and wireless battery CCTV for UK homes: reliability, picture quality, installation, cost and which to choose for your property.
Where should CCTV cameras go on a semi-detached house?
Where to put CCTV cameras on a semi-detached house: front door, driveway, side passage and back garden, plus heights, angles, night-time and the rules on filming neighbours.
Rather have it fitted?
We install home CCTV across Worcestershire and the West Midlands, placed properly and set up on your phone before we leave. Tell us about your home and we'll give you a quote.
Reviews from someone who has actually worked in security
David is a former RAF Police with a background in intelligence work, an SIA licensed close protection officer, and the owner of a commercial security company. He has managed security for many corporate buildings and carries out home installations across Worcestershire and the West Midlands.
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