Camera Plans

See what a real camera plan looks like for laundromats, salons, retail, and kiosks.

These examples show the kind of output the planner produces: camera count, coverage priorities, recorder size, storage target, budget range, and shortlist direction for real small-site use cases, including laundromat channel sizing and salon or retail layouts.

Laundromat
Owner-run laundromat, 8-channel sweet spot

8 channel laundromat security camera plan

An 8 channel laundromat camera plan for owners who need entry, payment, two machine-row views, and enough spare recorder headroom for utility or exterior coverage.

6-8 camerascameras
PoE local recordingarchitecture
$1,000-$1,450budget
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Laundromat
Compact laundromat, 4-channel starter

4 channel laundromat security camera plan

A compact 4 channel laundromat camera plan showing when a small recorder is enough for entry, payment, and two machine-row views.

4 camerascameras
PoE lean starterarchitecture
$750-$1,050budget
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Laundromat
Larger laundromat, 16-channel build

16 channel laundromat security camera plan

A 16 channel laundromat camera plan for larger layouts that need more machine-row coverage, a rear utility path, and exterior visibility without replacing the recorder later.

10-14 camerascameras
PoE expansion-ready systemarchitecture
$1,750-$2,600budget
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Laundromat
Multi-zone laundromat, 32-channel headroom

32 channel laundromat security camera plan

A 32 channel laundromat camera plan showing when a very large recorder becomes reasonable for multi-zone laundry sites, exterior coverage, and future expansion.

18-24 camerascameras
PoE large-site recordingarchitecture
$3,200-$5,000budget
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Food & Beverage
Small Cafe, 20 seats

Small cafe camera plan example

A realistic small cafe example showing camera count, coverage priorities, recorder size, storage target, and a starter shortlist path.

6 camerascameras
PoE starter systemarchitecture
$850-$1,350budget
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Retail
Small Retail Store, single location

Small retail store camera plan example

A sample plan for a small retail store that needs checkout evidence, entry visibility, aisle context, and back-room access without overbuying.

6-8 camerascameras
PoE local recordingarchitecture
$950-$1,500budget
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Beauty & Salon
Owner-run nail salon

Nail salon camera plan example

A sample nail salon setup focused on reception, service-floor context, and after-hours access without creating intrusive close-up coverage.

4-6 camerascameras
PoE starter systemarchitecture
$750-$1,250budget
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Auto Repair
Independent auto repair shop

Auto repair shop camera plan example

A practical auto repair example covering intake, key drop, service-bay visibility, and yard access without overspending on unnecessary close-up views.

5-7 camerascameras
PoE local recordingarchitecture
$1,150-$1,900budget
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Home Business
Home office business

Home office business camera plan example

A sample plan for a home office business that needs package evidence, entry coverage, and workspace visibility without turning the whole home into a surveillance zone.

3-5 camerascameras
PoE or hybrid starterarchitecture
$550-$1,050budget
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Food & Beverage
Small boba shop

Small boba shop camera plan example

A boba shop example focused on register evidence, pickup counter coverage, prep transition, and rear access for compact high-traffic beverage stores.

5-6 camerascameras
PoE starter systemarchitecture
$850-$1,250budget
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Home Business
Garage inventory room

Garage inventory room camera plan example

A sample setup for a garage inventory room where inventory visibility, package handling, and side-entry control matter more than full-home coverage.

4-5 camerascameras
PoE local recordingarchitecture
$650-$1,150budget
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