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.
This example fits a compact boba or drink shop where the operator needs stronger register and handoff evidence, one useful guest-area overview, and enough rear-access visibility to review deliveries and after-hours movement.
Recommended setup
5-6 cameras
PoE starter system
8-channel NVR
4TB surveillance drive
$850-$1,250
Coverage to prioritize first
- Front entry
- Register
- Pickup counter
- Prep transition
- Dining or waiting overview
- Back door
Why this plan works
- The pickup counter gets treated as its own evidence zone because drink-order disputes often happen after payment, not during it.
- One guest-area overview is enough for context while the budget stays focused on the front counter and prep boundary.
- The back door remains part of the initial build because late deliveries and after-hours access create repeated blind spots in small drink shops.
Starter shortlist directions
4-camera front-counter starter
Start with entry, register, pickup, and rear-access if the first goal is to protect the core dispute and theft points quickly.
Shop path5-camera boba standard
The best fit for most boba shops: enough room for front-counter evidence, prep transition, and one customer-area context view.
Shop path6-camera expansion-ready drink-shop path
Best for stores that expect heavier foot traffic, longer hours, or want one more dining or exterior view without replacing the recorder later.
Shop path