Buying CCTV should be simple, but most people end up either overpaying an enterprise integrator or underbuying a cheap online kit that dies in the first monsoon. This guide fixes that. Every number and recommendation below comes from real jobs in real Bengaluru homes and shops — not a manufacturer's brochure. Read it end to end and you'll know more about buying CCTV than most people who sell it.

Quick answer: CCTV installation cost in Bangalore

Use this as your reality-check before anyone quotes you. If a price sits far below these bands, something has been cut — usually the recorder, the hard disk, or the cable.

Indicative Bengaluru pricing, 2026. Final cost depends on resolution, cable length, storage size and site conditions. Book a free site visit for an exact quote.

What actually makes up a CCTV system

A CCTV setup is never one device — it's four parts working together. A cheap quote almost always cuts a corner on one of them that you won't notice until something goes wrong.

Resolution decoded: what 2MP, 5MP and 4K really mean

Resolution decides whether your footage shows "a person" or shows a face you can actually identify. Higher isn't always necessary — but at entrances and gates it matters enormously.

For most Bengaluru homes, 5MP at the gate and entrance with 4MP elsewhere is the sweet spot. Don't fall for the "more megapixels is always better" myth — a 4K camera pointed at a dark, narrow corridor wastes storage and money. Match the resolution to the job.

Night vision: IR vs colour (ColorVu)

Standard infrared (IR) cameras switch to black-and-white at night. ColorVu cameras keep full colour in low light — so you can describe a suspect's clothing or a car's colour, not just their outline. For gates, shopfronts and parking areas where night incidents happen, colour night vision is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make, typically adding ₹1,500–₹3,000 per camera.

How much does CCTV installation cost in Bangalore in 2026?

Pricing moves with three levers: number of cameras, resolution, and how much cable and labour the site needs. A ground-floor shop near the recorder is cheap to wire; a three-storey house with cameras on every corner costs more even with identical cameras.

How many cameras do you actually need?

More cameras isn't automatically better. What matters is covering the points that matter with no blind spots — not lining your walls with hardware. Here's a realistic breakdown by property type based on what we install most often.

A quick rule for homes: cover every door that opens outside, every gate, and the parking. For shops, always put one camera on the till and one facing the entrance so you capture the face of everyone walking in. If a quote suggests eight cameras for a 2BHK, ask exactly what each one is watching — a good installer will justify every single camera without hesitation.

Wired vs wireless CCTV: which is right for you?

The most common question at our counter. The honest answer: it depends on your building, not on which is "better" in the abstract.

DVR vs NVR: choosing the right recorder

The recorder decides how good your footage is and how far your system can grow. Getting this right the first time saves an expensive rip-and-replace later.

For a typical Bengaluru home, a DVR with 5MP analog cameras gives excellent clarity at a sensible price. Step up to an NVR and IP cameras when you need more than eight cameras, sharper zoom on faces and number plates, smart analytics like number-plate recognition at a society gate, or multi-site viewing from one dashboard.

How many days of footage will you keep?

If a delivery goes missing on Monday but you only check the following weekend, a disk that holds five days is useless. Here's the rough math for continuous recording.

Approximate continuous-recording retention. Motion-only recording can roughly double these figures.

Our standard advice: size the disk so you keep at least three to four weeks of footage. For most 4-camera homes that means a 2TB disk. Businesses that need a compliance record — like jewellery shops — should keep 60–90 days and plan storage accordingly.

Do CCTV cameras work without internet or during power cuts?

And for locations with no grid power at all, solar 4G cameras run entirely off-grid on their own battery and panel.

Camera placement: getting it right the first time

The best camera in the wrong spot is wasted money. Here are the placement rules we follow on every install in the city.

1. Mount cameras at 8–10 feet — high enough to be out of easy reach, low enough to capture faces clearly rather than the tops of heads.
2. Point entrance cameras so a face is lit and visible on approach, never backlit by open sky or a bright doorway.
3. Cover every entry point first, then add cameras for parking, corridors and blind corners.
4. Avoid aiming outdoor cameras straight at the sun or a strong light, which washes out the image at exactly the wrong time of day.
5. Protect every outdoor camera with weatherproof housing rated IP66 so the monsoon doesn't kill it.
6. Keep cable runs tidy and inside conduit — exposed cable is both a failure point and an easy target to cut.

Popular CCTV brands in Bangalore: how they compare

We're multi-brand by choice, because the right camera depends on your budget and use case — not on whichever brand a shop happens to stock.

A genuine advisor will tell you when the cheaper brand does the job just as well, and reserve the premium models for the points where clarity truly matters — like your gate and counter.

Solar 4G CCTV: security for farms and remote sites

If you own farmland, a plot or a construction site on the outskirts — Anekal, Kanakapura, Doddaballapur, Yelahanka's peri-urban belt — ordinary CCTV doesn't work, because there's no power line and no broadband.

Solar 4G cameras solve this. They run on a solar panel and battery, connect over a mobile SIM, and let you watch your remote land live from your phone in the city. It's a niche most installers avoid, and one we specialise in. These systems protect against crop theft, pump and cattle theft, and boundary intrusion — the exact problems that cost farm owners the most and that no city-based wired system can address.

Common mistakes Bengaluru buyers make

• Buying on price alone. The cheapest quote almost always hides thin cable, no surge protection, or an undersized hard disk.
• Too few cameras with big blind spots. Two cameras that miss the side gate are worse value than four placed correctly.
• Ignoring night performance. Most incidents happen after dark, yet buyers focus on daytime quality in the showroom.
• Skipping the UPS. A power cut during a break-in leaves you with nothing unless a UPS keeps the system alive.
• No maintenance. Spiders, dust and monsoon grime degrade cameras. An annual clean keeps footage usable.
• A vendor with no local presence. When something fails, you want a shop in the city you can walk into.

Why buy locally instead of online

Online marketplaces win on sticker price and lose on everything that happens after the box arrives.

There's no one to survey your site, no clean installation, no local warranty help when a camera fogs up, and no number to call when the app stops connecting after you change your router. A local supplier and installer closes all of those gaps: honest advice on what you actually need, a proper install, GST invoices, documented warranties, and same-city service when something needs attention.

That's exactly how we work. We're a physical store on Sadar Patrappa Road with 500+ completed installations across Bengaluru and a 5.0 rating. We recommend the right cameras across brands like Hikvision, CP Plus and Dahua, install cleanly the same day where possible, and set up live viewing on your phone before we leave. No monthly fees — your footage lives on your own recorder and the system is yours to own outright.

Frequently asked questions

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We supply and install CCTV across Bengaluru from our store in the heart of the SP Road electronics market. Walk in for honest advice, or message us and we'll come to you.