Camera Plans

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These examples show the kind of output the planner produces: camera count, coverage priorities, recorder size, storage target, budget range, and shortlist direction for a real small-site use case.

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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