Plan your camera coverage
Find your property on the satellite map (or upload a floor plan), then drop AI cameras on and aim them. We'll recommend the right recorder and storage automatically.
Cameras that talk to your alarm
Our AI cameras are built around the Ajax security ecosystem, so your CCTV and your alarm work as one verified system rather than two apps that never speak to each other.
One app for cameras and alarm
Your AI cameras and Ajax intruder, fire, leak and panic devices all live in a single app. Arm or disarm, view any camera live and replay clips from one place — at home or anywhere in the world.
Photo & video-verified alarms
When an Ajax detector trips, the camera covering that zone attaches a short verified clip to the alarm. You — and our 24/7 ARC — see exactly what caused it, so real threats get a fast response and false alarms are filtered out.
Cameras linked to detectors
Each camera is mapped to the alarm zones it overlooks, so a motion or door event instantly pulls up the right footage. On-device AI tells people apart from vehicles and animals to cut nuisance alerts.
Always-on recording, dual-path signalling
Add an AI NVR for continuous 24/7 recording alongside event clips. The Ajax hub signals over both broadband and 4G, so verification keeps flowing even if a line is cut.
Best practice for positions on the map
Drop a camera on the plan, then drag the cone to set which way it faces — the planner shows its field of view and range so you can see exactly what it covers. These tips help you get the most from every camera.
Cover entry points and their approach
Put a camera on every door, ground-floor window and gate — and angle it to catch the approach, not just the doorway. Seeing someone arrive matters as much as the entry itself.
Overlap the coverage cones
Position cameras so each one can see the next. Overlapping fields of view remove blind spots and mean one camera records anyone tampering with another.
Mount about 2.5–3 m high
High enough to be out of reach, low enough to capture clear faces and number plates. Tilt slightly down — too steep and you only see the tops of heads.
One camera on the main approach
Cover the driveway or main path for early warning, and use an ANPR-friendly angle (straight down the drive) where you want to read vehicle plates.
Keep the sun and bright lights behind
Avoid aiming straight at the sun, security lights or a white wall — backlight and glare wash out faces. Where you can, face cameras north.
Stay inside the night range
Keep the detail you care about within the camera's effective IR / white-light range at night — the coverage cone on the planner shows how far each model reaches after dark.
Respect privacy and GDPR
Keep coverage on your own property and aim away from neighbours' windows, gardens and the public footpath beyond what you reasonably need. We advise on signage and data handling at survey.
Not sure where a camera should go?
Add your design to a quote and a Homeview engineer will confirm the best positions on a free survey.
Frequently asked questions
Every installation starts with a free, no-obligation site survey to plan camera positions around your property's entry points, blind spots and boundaries. The system uses 4K AI turret cameras with built-in person and vehicle detection, colour night vision and full configuration so you can view live and recorded footage remotely through one app. Cabling, mounting, recorder setup and a handover walkthrough are all part of the job.
Standard motion sensors trigger on anything that moves, including rain, foliage and passing cats, which leads to constant nuisance alerts. AI cameras analyse the image to confirm a genuine person or vehicle before notifying you, so you only get alerts that matter. This makes reviewing footage far quicker and is especially useful for driveways and front entrances across Essex and Suffolk properties.
Yes. The 4K AI turret cameras feature colour night vision, so instead of the grainy black-and-white images of older systems they capture footage in full colour even in low light. This makes it far easier to identify clothing, vehicle colours and number plates after dark, which is valuable evidence if you ever need it.
Homeview Surveillance has been established since 1997 and is both SSAIB and BAFE approved, so installations are carried out to recognised UK industry standards. For added protection your system can be linked to our 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) with police response, and our team handles ongoing support and maintenance. We also serve commercial contracts nationwide alongside domestic work in Essex and Suffolk.
Call the team on 01255 436150 or request a free, no-obligation site survey, and an engineer from our Clacton-on-Sea head office will assess your home and recommend a tailored camera layout. You'll receive a clear quote with no pressure to proceed, and finance options are available to help spread the cost. Homes throughout Essex and Suffolk, including Colchester and the surrounding areas, are covered.