Security Camera Installation Melbourne | From $600

Home CCTV installation planned around your property

Security camera installation in Melbourne starts with a coverage plan for the property. From our Lynbrook showroom, Rhodium Security supplies and installs home CCTV and business systems. We help plan views for front doors, driveways, side gates and rear entrances, check camera and recorder compatibility, and agree the installation and setup required. Bring a floor plan to the shop or send your suburb and coverage priorities to request a quote.

Identify the entrances and paths you need to see, including obstructions such as parked vehicles, trees and open gates.
Explain whether each position needs a close view of a visitor or a wider overview of the property.
Include daytime and evening lighting, building height, roof access and any existing camera or recorder model numbers.

Security system installation: cameras, alarms and intercoms

If you are planning more than CCTV, discuss the whole security system before choosing equipment. Cameras provide views and recordings, an alarm detects configured events, and an intercom helps you communicate with visitors. Tell our Lynbrook team which of these you need so equipment, cabling and setup can be itemised together. The camera-installation starting price is not a price for a combined alarm, intercom and CCTV installation.

Cameras: agree the views, recording storage, playback and phone access you need.
Alarm: identify entry points, the areas needing detection and how you want to be notified; confirm any monitoring service and recurring fees separately.
Intercom: discuss the entrance position, indoor or mobile answering and any door or gate interface that needs assessment.
Integration: ask which functions work together on the exact proposed models. A shared brand or app does not guarantee every integration.

Choosing a 4, 6 or 8 camera home security system

Choose a camera package after reviewing the views your home needs. Four cameras may cover the priority entrances at one property, while another needs extra views for a detached garage or several access paths. A larger camera count does not automatically produce better coverage. Ask us to compare a complete system against your layout.

Dahua camera installation: compare the exact camera models, lenses, recorder and night-viewing options for each position.
Hikvision camera installation: agree the required image detail, recording capacity and compatible phone-viewing setup.
HiLook camera installation: check the proposed kit contents, storage, cable routes and scope for adding cameras later.
Have equipment, cabling, mounting, configuration and handover identified in the written quote. Catalogue kit prices are equipment prices unless installation is expressly included.

Dahua camera installation in Melbourne: specify the complete system

Planning a Dahua home CCTV installation? Start with the view needed at each entrance, then select the camera model, lens, compatible recorder and storage. If you are comparing WizSense or TiOC equipment, include the exact model and generation in your shortlist. A family name alone does not specify the lighting, audio or detection functions you will receive.

For a driveway, distinguish a broad view of vehicles from the detail needed at an entrance or gate.
At a bedroom-side path, discuss the desired night-lighting and notification behaviour before choosing equipment.
For a Dahua upgrade, bring the existing recorder model and camera list so the recording and event functions can be checked.

Wired or wireless security camera installation?

The choice depends on cable access, power and how you want to record. A compatible wired PoE camera can receive power and data through an Ethernet cable. A Wi-Fi camera uses a wireless network connection but may still need a power cable or battery charging. Discuss the actual model and each proposed location before choosing a system.

Wired CCTV: assess cable routes, roof access, camera power requirements and the position of the recorder or network switch.
Wireless CCTV: check Wi-Fi coverage at the mounting position, power arrangements and how footage is stored.
For either option: confirm recording behaviour during an internet outage and any subscription costs for the selected features.

Installation for single-storey homes, townhouses and two-storey houses

Your home layout affects where cameras can be mounted and how cables reach the recorder. Include the number of storeys, roof access and any detached buildings in your enquiry. Photos taken from ground level and a floor plan help us identify what needs checking before a final installation quote.

Single-storey homes: identify accessible roof areas, eaves and a suitable indoor recorder location with power and network access.
Two-storey homes and townhouses: discuss cable routes between levels and the height of each proposed camera. A high overview and a useful view of someone at the entrance may require different positions.
Detached garages and rear access: include the distance from the house, available power and the proposed connection to the main system.
Existing homes: bring current equipment model numbers and explain whether you want to replace, extend or keep parts of the system.

From your first enquiry to handover

A useful installation starts with an agreed plan. These are the stages to discuss with our team before booking work.

Share your suburb, property type, areas to cover and any existing camera or recorder model numbers.
Discuss camera positions, cable access, recorder storage and network requirements. An on-site assessment may be needed to confirm the scope.
Review the written equipment and installation quote, then agree access and appointment arrangements.
At handover, check the agreed camera views, recording playback and account access. Confirm how to request support and which follow-up work is included.

What to check when your home CCTV is set up

Agree the handover checks in your installation scope so you know how to use the system after the work is finished. Ask for a demonstration using your agreed camera views and recording settings.

Check each entrance and driveway view against the coverage plan, and agree how any night-view adjustments will be handled.
Find a recorded event, play it back and practise exporting a clip using the chosen recorder.
Confirm who controls the administrator account and which household members need their own access. Do not send passwords in an email enquiry.
Check compatible phone viewing and ask which functions stop working if internet or power is unavailable.
Keep the equipment list, warranty information and support contact with your installation documents.

Security camera installation costs in Melbourne: compare the finished job

Your installed total combines the selected equipment, cabling and mounting, configuration and any agreed access or travel charges. A four-camera single-storey job and a four-camera townhouse can require different work. Request a GST-inclusive written quote for your layout. Our shop prices describe equipment; they are not the price of a completed installation.

Compare CCTV installation quotes on the same basis
Quote item	Record in each quote	Check before accepting
Cameras and views	Full model, lens, quantity and purpose of each view.	Check that an entrance close-up and a driveway overview have both been considered.
Recorder and storage	Recorder model, included drive and recording settings.	A kit marked “No HDD” needs a storage decision before it can meet your recording brief.
Cabling and mounting	Cable routes, mounts, roof access and making-good scope.	Ask how difficult access, extra cable runs or a detached garage change the quote.
Setup and handover	Playback, clip export, account ownership and compatible phone viewing.	Agree the demonstration and any follow-up adjustments before accepting the work.
Total and aftercare	GST-inclusive total, exclusions, warranty and any recurring charges.	Compare the same finished scope and have extra work quoted before it proceeds.

Download the home CCTV quote checklist (TXT) ↓

Fill it in for your own comparison or bring it to our Lynbrook showroom. Keep passwords and private access details out of quote enquiries.

Installation enquiries across Melbourne

Our showroom is at 12 Stelvio Close, Lynbrook VIC 3975. We welcome installation enquiries from Lynbrook, Cranbourne, Clyde North, Berwick, Dandenong, Pakenham, Officer, Narre Warren, Hampton Park and Springvale. For a property elsewhere in Melbourne, send your suburb with your enquiry so we can confirm service availability, travel arrangements and appointment timing. These are service areas, with our showroom based in Lynbrook.

Installation or upgrades for cameras you already own

Already bought a camera kit, or want to improve an existing system? Send the full camera and recorder model numbers, a list of what is included and the views you need. We can assess the proposed work before agreeing installation. Existing cabling, camera mounts, recorder capacity and network access need checking; a matching brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Identify whether you need mounting and cabling, recorder setup, phone viewing or an upgrade to existing views.
Ask which equipment must be supplied separately and which warranty or support terms apply to customer-supplied products.
Wait for the equipment and site assessment before assuming an existing cable run or recorder can be reused.

Recording, remote viewing and support

Discuss how long you want to keep recordings, who needs access and how footage will be exported. Storage depends on camera count, resolution and recording settings. Ask which mobile-viewing functions need an internet connection and what happens when it is unavailable. Keep account access private and confirm the support contact and agreed warranty terms when accepting your quote.

CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT LIST

CCTV storage and PoE planning calculators

Use the bitrate and maximum power figures for your proposed cameras. These tools estimate requirements for a showroom discussion; they do not select a recorder or guarantee recording days.

How much CCTV storage do I need?

For continuous recording, decimal TB = cameras × Mbps per camera × days × 0.0108. For example, 4 cameras at 4 Mbps for 14 days produce about 2.42 TB of video data.

Variable bitrate, audio, extra streams, drive formatting, recorder limits and reserved space change the result. Motion recording depends on actual activity. Megapixels alone do not establish bitrate or retention. A “No HDD” kit needs compatible recording storage before it can retain footage.

Will the PoE power budget cover my cameras?

Multiply the number of identical cameras by each model’s maximum rated PoE demand. For mixed models, calculate each group and add the totals. Six cameras rated at 8 W each need up to 48 W before a reserve.

Check the correct PoE standard, each port’s limit and the recorder or switch’s total budget. IR, white lights, heaters or PTZ movement may change maximum demand. This arithmetic does not confirm electrical compatibility; allow a suitable reserve and verify the exact datasheets.

Bring the result and full model numbers to our Lynbrook showroom, or include them in your equipment enquiry. Call ahead for a particular demonstration.

Adding cameras to an existing system: what must match?

A matching brand name or camera resolution is not a complete compatibility check. Bring a photo of the recorder model label, the proposed camera’s full suffix and your required functions. Keep passwords and QR access codes out of enquiry photos.

Check the connection before buying a replacement camera
Existing connection	What needs checking	Bring to the showroom
Coaxial cable and DVR	Signal format, supported resolution and frame rate, power supply and cable condition. An IP camera is not a direct coax replacement.	Recorder model and connector photos taken safely at ground level.
Ethernet and NVR	Available channels, incoming bandwidth, supported encoding and resolution, PoE limits and the specific event/audio functions.	Recorder and camera models, current channel count and required features.
Wi-Fi or battery camera	Power, local or cloud recording, account/app requirements and documented recorder support.	The exact camera model and how you want to view and store recordings.

Ask for compatibility to be checked for the proposed combination. Protocol support alone does not promise every detection, audio or app feature. Arrange an existing-system assessment.

What happens to CCTV when the internet or power stops?

Agree the outage behaviour for your proposed system
Situation	Check before choosing equipment
Internet unavailable	A compatible, powered local recorder can continue recording connected cameras; remote phone viewing and cloud functions may stop. Verify the exact configuration.
Power unavailable	Cameras, recorder and necessary switches need a suitable backup-power plan. A UPS connected only to the recorder may leave separately powered cameras offline.
Wi-Fi link unavailable	Check whether the camera records locally and whether footage can be recovered after reconnection. Do not assume continuous recorder footage across a lost link.
Recording storage full	Confirm overwrite settings, actual retention, disk-health alerts and how important clips are exported before they are replaced.

Four useful tests for your showroom camera demonstration

Compare the same task on each shortlisted model. A showroom demonstration helps explain the differences; your property’s lighting, distance and mounting positions still need assessment.

Moving detail: compare a walking person in recorded playback, rather than judging only a paused live image.
Light and reflections: ask how IR, white light and backlighting affect the proposed entrance view. Discuss glare from nearby walls, windows and vehicles.
Find and export: practise locating a recorded event and ask how a clip is saved in a usable format.
Notifications: check the exact camera/recorder combination, detection settings and any app or subscription requirements.

Visit Rhodium Security for working demonstrations. Call 03 8787 8779 ahead for a particular model or test.

Send your installation brief from this page

Tell us your suburb, building type, coverage priorities and any existing camera or recorder models. Include your storage estimate if you used the calculator. We will confirm the equipment and installation scope in a written quote.

Before you book an installation

Can I visit the showroom before choosing installation equipment?

Yes. See working camera demonstrations at Rhodium Security, 12 Stelvio Close, Lynbrook. Public customers are welcome. Bring a layout, your suburb and any existing camera or recorder model numbers to discuss compatible equipment and an itemised installation quote. Call 03 8787 8779 ahead for a particular model or demonstration. The showroom is open Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–1 pm; Sunday closed.

How do I compare CCTV installation quotes in Melbourne?

Compare the same camera models, quantities, storage and viewing requirements. Have each quote identify cabling, mounting, configuration and handover, along with site-access assumptions and exclusions. Include your suburb and property layout so the proposed work can be scoped. An equipment-only kit price is not the total installed cost.

How much does home security camera installation cost in Melbourne?

Installation starting from $600. Includes GST. Equipment is quoted separately. Final installation pricing depends on camera count, cable routes, property access and the agreed scope. Send your suburb, property type and coverage priorities for a written quote. Equipment prices in our shop do not include installation unless expressly stated.

Where should security cameras be installed around a house?

Start with the front entrance, driveway, side access and rear doors. The final positions depend on sight lines, lighting, mounting height and cable access. Discuss the detail needed at each position and aim the views at your own property. Bring a sketch and photos taken from safely accessible positions to the showroom.

Can home CCTV record without an internet connection?

A compatible local recorder can record connected cameras without an internet connection, provided the cameras, recorder and required network equipment remain powered and connected. Remote phone viewing usually needs internet access. Confirm the exact system behaviour and backup-power requirements before installation.

Can you install CCTV at both homes and businesses?

Yes. Contact Rhodium Security about home or business camera installation, including entrances, driveways, customer areas and deliveries. The proposed positions, recording requirements and access arrangements are agreed for the property.

Do you install Dahua, Hikvision and HiLook cameras?

We can discuss installation using Dahua, Hikvision and HiLook equipment. The suitable model, recorder, lens and storage are selected around the coverage you need. If you already own equipment, provide its model numbers so compatibility and installation scope can be checked.

Can my existing CCTV cables or recorder be reused?

Possibly. Cable type, condition, recorder capacity and model compatibility need checking first. Tell us what is installed and what needs to improve before buying replacement equipment.

Can you install a camera kit I bought elsewhere?

Send the exact camera and recorder models, kit contents, your suburb and property layout. We can assess compatibility, cabling, mounting and setup before agreeing the work. Ask which equipment must be supplied separately and which warranty or support terms apply to customer-supplied products.

Does a wireless camera still need power?

A wireless network connection does not necessarily mean the camera is battery-powered. Power, Wi-Fi coverage and recording arrangements depend on the model. Discuss cable access and power locations when comparing wired and wireless options.

How soon can an installation be booked?

Contact the showroom with your suburb and proposed work. Appointment availability, site access and equipment availability are confirmed before a booking is agreed. Showroom opening hours are Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–1 pm; Sunday is closed.