Camera Plans

See how real camera questions turn into actual setup plans.

These examples show the answer, not just the theory: camera count, what to cover first, recorder size, storage target, and budget range for real small-site layouts.

Laundromat
Owner-run laundromat, 8-channel sweet spot

8-channel laundromat security cameras: the best starter layout

See why 8-channel laundromat security cameras are usually the safest starter when you need entry, payment, machine-row coverage, and room to expand.

6-8 camerascameras
PoE local recordingarchitecture
$1,000-$1,450budget
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Beauty & Salon
Owner-run nail salon

Nail salon security camera plan: 4 to 6 cameras for reception, floor, and rear access

See a nail salon security camera plan built around reception, one respectful service-floor overview, and rear-access coverage without intrusive close-up views.

4-6 camerascameras
PoE starter systemarchitecture
$750-$1,250budget
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Food & Beverage
Small Cafe, 20 seats

Small cafe security camera plan: 4 to 6 cameras for POS, pickup, and back door coverage

See a practical small cafe security camera plan with 4 to 6 cameras covering the POS, pickup counter, guest-area context, and back door access.

6 camerascameras
PoE starter systemarchitecture
$850-$1,350budget
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Laundromat
Compact laundromat, 4-channel answer

4-channel laundromat security cameras: when 4 cameras are enough

See when 4-channel laundromat security cameras are enough for a compact store with entry, payment, and two machine-row views.

4 camerascameras
PoE lean starterarchitecture
$750-$1,050budget
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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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Auto Repair
Independent auto repair shop

Auto repair shop security camera plan: intake, key drop, bay, and lot coverage

See an auto repair shop security camera plan for intake, overnight key drop, service-bay overviews, and rear yard or lot access.

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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Laundromat
Larger laundromat, 16-channel build

16-channel laundromat security cameras: when a larger recorder makes sense

See when 16-channel laundromat security cameras make sense for a larger layout with more machine rows, rear utility paths, and exterior review needs.

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 cameras: when 32 channels are actually justified

See when 32-channel laundromat security cameras are actually justified for multi-zone stores with exterior coverage, utility paths, and long-term expansion plans.

18-24 camerascameras
PoE large-site recordingarchitecture
$3,200-$5,000budget
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