How many CCTV cameras does a house in Lahore need?
A 5 to 10 marla house usually needs 4 cameras; a 1-kanal house usually needs 6 to 8. Cover the main gate, car porch, boundary walls, front door and back door or service lane first, then add indoor cameras only where needed.
Camera count by house size
- 5 marla: 3 to 4 cameras (gate, porch, front door, roof access)
- 10 marla: 4 to 6 cameras (add side walls and back door)
- 1 kanal: 6 to 8 cameras (add lawn, rear lane, servant quarter entrance)
- 2 kanal and farmhouses: 8 to 16 cameras, often with Wi-Fi or 4G cameras for far boundaries
Where to place cameras first
- Main gate, angled to capture faces and number plates
- Car porch and parking
- Front entrance
- Back door and service lane
- Boundary walls and roof access
Other choices that matter
- IP vs analogue: IP gives sharper images and easier expansion.
- Night vision: essential for gates and lanes.
- Storage: plan for 15 to 30 days of recording.
- Backup power: connect to UPS or solar so recording continues during load shedding.
Get a survey: CCTV installation in Lahore.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need indoor cameras?
Usually not for basic security. Outdoor coverage of entrances matters most. Indoor cameras are useful for shops, offices and to monitor staff areas.
Can CCTV run on solar?
Yes. Cameras and recorders use little power and run well from a UPS or solar system.
Plan your home CCTV in Lahore
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