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CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:20 pm
by Accrington claret
Anyone recommend someone to fit a wireless cctv system I just bought

really thought there wasn't much to it but it's certainly beyond me, had some ridiculous quotes when I rang a couple of local firms

Thanks in advance for advice

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:28 pm
by alboclaret
Cant recommended anybody but cost wise.

It took me a day to install mine. On my tod, 3 storey house. I thought at the time it be better with 2 guys.
So if it were 2 men for a day say 4/500 quid. Is that anywhere near the quote ?

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:37 pm
by Accrington claret
One didn't seem to know what he was talking about

The other said £90 + vat for first hour then £30 per half hour +vat

I also asked for a price for a 1 TB hard drive which was £50 +vat. they are £30 on ebay

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:46 pm
by DCWat
What system is it and what issues are you having with the installation, is it the set up of it or physically mounting the cameras?

If the former, you might get the necessary advice on here or through somewhere like avforums and save yourself any additional outlay.

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:57 pm
by Accrington claret
It's a Zxtech ultra mini 5mp. Issue is with setting it up as I'm useless with computers

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:41 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Accrington claret wrote:
Thu May 20, 2021 9:20 pm
Anyone recommend someone to fit a wireless cctv system I just bought

really thought there wasn't much to it but it's certainly beyond me, had some ridiculous quotes when I rang a couple of local firms

Thanks in advance for advice
These are as good as you will get.
https://thorne.uk.com/

Sound lads.

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:43 pm
by bobinho
Try Burnley alarm systems. Very good setting my system up.

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:49 pm
by Bcrollerz
Accrington claret wrote:
Thu May 20, 2021 9:20 pm
Anyone recommend someone to fit a wireless cctv system I just bought

really thought there wasn't much to it but it's certainly beyond me, had some ridiculous quotes when I rang a couple of local firms

Thanks in advance for advice
https://m.facebook.com/nellycctv/

Nathan Holland

Re: CCTV

Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 10:49 pm
by DCWat
Accrington claret wrote:
Thu May 20, 2021 9:57 pm
It's a Zxtech ultra mini 5mp. Issue is with setting it up as I'm useless with computers
How far have you got with the setup?

Assume the camera is positioned and you’ve connected the hub to your router?

How are you wanting to use the camera - live video on PC and / or phone?

Re: CCTV

Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 11:40 am
by Accrington claret
Not far at all, managed to find the ip address then struggling to connect cameras to wifi.
The cameras are going outside and I really don't fancy my chances of my drill going through Accrington nori
so need someone who knows what they're doing, which certainly isn't me

Re: CCTV

Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 11:51 am
by dushanbe
You'll struggle to find a professional wanting to fit these for you. Probably why the quotes are so high.

Re: CCTV

Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 12:02 pm
by DCWat
Accrington claret wrote:
Fri May 21, 2021 11:40 am
Not far at all, managed to find the ip address then struggling to connect cameras to wifi.
The cameras are going outside and I really don't fancy my chances of my drill going through Accrington nori
so need someone who knows what they're doing, which certainly isn't me
I have a little known brand wireless camera that was given to me and that was a pain in the arse to connect. It was literally a case of repeating the steps in the instruction until it eventually worked. Since getting a new router, I’m back to the same issue with that camera but the nest cams were a doddle.

I’d keep persevering with the connection and if you don’t get anywhere either drop the seller an email or see if you can return them.

If you get it connected and don’t fancy putting the cameras up yourself, I’d look for a handyman rather than a camera installation firm.

Re: CCTV

Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 12:43 pm
by Accrington claret
Not a problem getting someone to put them up
Problem is setting them up which I'm struggling with. i'll email the seller as the instructions are vague, thanks for advice

Re: CCTV

Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 12:46 pm
by DCWat
No problem AC wish I could be a bit more help - hopefully they’ll help you to get it sorted :)

Re: CCTV

Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 2:57 pm
by Accrington claret
Latest is I've had enough of trying to set the wireless system up
It's being sent back in exchange for a wired system
lesson learned