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Every property is different. CCTV installation cost depends on the number of cameras, cable run complexity, the recording system (NVR and hard drive size), and whether you need active deterrence or integration with existing alarm systems.

A typical 4-camera residential installation on a single-storey Brisbane home is at one end of the scale, while multi-storey homes, acreage properties, or commercial premises with 8-16+ cameras sit at the other. We provide free, no-obligation site assessments and transparent fixed quotes — so you know exactly what you're paying before any work begins. Request a free consultation for a tailored quote based on your specific property.

8MP cameras (also called 4K) deliver four times the detail of 4MP cameras. This means you can zoom in further without losing clarity, capture number plates and faces at greater distances, and crop wider camera angles without sacrificing evidence quality.

For premium residential and commercial installations, 8MP is the new standard. It's the difference between seeing "a person in dark clothing" and seeing "a man in a Holden Commodore with plate XYZ-123".

Yes. Dahua TiOC cameras feature Smart Dual Illumination — combining infrared and warm-light LEDs.

At night, the camera runs in discreet IR mode. When a person or vehicle is detected, the camera automatically switches to full-colour mode with warm-white light for crystal-clear identification footage. This gives you the best of both worlds: subtle monitoring most of the time, high-detail colour footage when it matters.

Active deterrence cameras don't just record crimes — they prevent them.

When the camera's AI detects an intruder in a protected zone, it automatically triggers:

• Flashing red and blue warning lights (similar to police cars)
• A built-in siren that sounds the alert
• A customisable voice warning (e.g., "You are being recorded, please leave")

You can also speak directly to intruders from your phone using the built-in two-way audio. Most potential thieves run the moment the lights activate.

Yes. All Mr Secured CCTV installations include remote viewing through the Dahua DMSS app, available free for iPhone and Android.

You can watch live footage from any camera, review past recordings, receive instant motion alerts, and use two-way audio to speak through the cameras — all from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. We'll set it up on every device before we leave your property.

It depends on the size of the hard drive installed in your NVR (network video recorder). Recording duration is determined by hard drive capacity, the number of cameras, resolution, and recording settings — so there's no one-size-fits-all answer.

A smaller hard drive will store a couple of weeks of footage on a basic system, while larger drives can hold months of continuous recording. We'll recommend the right hard drive size for your property and retention needs during your consultation, with options up to 16TB per recorder (and even more for commercial installs).

Yes. Mr Secured installs commercial CCTV systems for retail stores, offices, warehouses, construction sites, and industrial facilities across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich.

We've completed major projects for clients including Subway, Channel 10, Hatch, and many other commercial operations. For larger installations we provide site design consultations, custom quoting, and phased rollouts to minimise business disruption.

A standard 4-6 camera residential installation typically takes one full day.

Larger residential or commercial installations may take 2-3 days depending on complexity, cable runs, and whether we're working around other trades. We book installations ahead of time so you know exactly when work will start and finish — no weeks of waiting, no half-finished jobs.

Mr Secured services all of South-East Queensland, including:

• Brisbane metropolitan area
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Ipswich
• Logan and Redlands
• Surrounding regional areas

If you're not sure whether we cover your location, just give us a call on 0490 130 339 — we'll let you know right away.

Yes. All Dahua cameras come with manufacturer warranty, and Mr Secured provides a workmanship guarantee on every installation. If anything goes wrong with our install, we come back and fix it.

Beyond the warranty, we offer ongoing support — if you ever need help with the app, want to add a camera, or have questions about your system, we're a phone call away.

IP (Internet Protocol) cameras are the modern standard — they connect via network cable (PoE — Power over Ethernet), deliver up to 8MP 4K resolution, support AI analytics, active deterrence, and remote smartphone viewing. This is what Mr Secured installs exclusively.

Analogue CCTV (HD-CVI, TVI) is older technology using coaxial cable — cheaper upfront but limited to lower resolutions, no AI features, and generally worse low-light performance. We recommend against analogue for new installations unless there's a specific reason (e.g., reusing existing cable runs in a heritage building).

If you have an old analogue system, we can upgrade you to IP cameras, often reusing existing conduits to minimise disruption.

For most Brisbane homes we recommend 8MP 4K IP cameras with active deterrence and full-colour night vision — a combination that provides clear identification footage, deters intruders before they reach the house, and works in all lighting conditions.

Specific camera types depend on the mounting location and coverage needs:

• Bullet cameras — best for long-range coverage of driveways, boundaries, and specific approach paths
• Turret cameras — great all-rounder for eaves and wall mounting; resistant to glare and spiders
• Dome cameras — discreet indoor coverage and vandal-resistant commercial installations
• PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) — for large properties where one camera needs to cover multiple areas

During your site assessment we'll recommend the right camera type for each specific position on your property.

No — your CCTV system will record and function perfectly without an internet connection. Footage is stored locally on the NVR's hard drive, and you can view it directly on a connected monitor.

However, internet connection is needed for remote viewing via smartphone app (which most clients want), push notifications for motion events, and cloud backup if you choose to add it. We connect the NVR to your existing WiFi or ethernet during installation and set up the app on all your devices before we leave.

Yes. We specialise in integrated security systems where CCTV works alongside AJAX alarms, access control, and video intercoms. Integration means motion sensors can trigger camera recording, alarm events are visually verified with photo snapshots, and everything is managed from a single app.

If you already have an existing alarm system (AJAX, Bosch, Ness, Paradox, etc.), we can integrate your new CCTV with it in most cases. For older systems we may recommend upgrading to a modern alarm platform that supports full integration.

Quality cameras are built to handle Queensland conditions, but only if they're properly specified. Mr Secured only installs cameras with IP67 rating minimum for outdoor use — meaning fully dust-proof and weather-resistant to driving rain. For coastal or riverfront properties we specify additional anti-corrosion coatings.

Common Brisbane installation considerations include mounting cameras under eaves for additional weather protection, using surge protection on PoE switches to protect against lightning strikes, and positioning cameras away from direct afternoon sun to prevent UV degradation of housings. These are details generic installers often miss but that determine whether your system lasts 2 years or 10+ years.