Security camera installation in Detroit and Metro Detroit

Last updated October 30, 2026

What a good camera installation gets right

Two systems with the same cameras can give very different results. The difference is almost always planning: where each camera goes, what it is meant to capture, how it is powered, and where the video ends up. Our installations start with a walk-through for that reason. We look at the property the way someone trying to get in would, then place cameras to cover the approaches, not just the doors.

• Approach paths: the route from the street, alley or parking lot to each door, so you see people coming, not just their backs leaving.
• Identification points: one camera at a natural pinch point, such as a doorway or gate, mounted low enough to catch a face.
• Overview cameras: wider views of lots and yards that show what happened and in what order.
• The recorder: placed out of sight and out of reach, with a backup copy where it makes sense.

How many cameras does a business need?

There is no fixed number, which is why every system is quoted to the site. A small storefront might need coverage of the front entrance, the register, the stock room and the back door. A warehouse adds dock doors, the yard, gates and vehicle entrances. An apartment complex adds entrances, mailrooms and parking. During the walk-through we list each area, what the camera needs to show there, and whether one camera can cover it or it needs two.

Wired or wireless for your property

For most businesses we recommend wired PoE cameras recording to an on-site recorder: one cable carries power and video, recording does not depend on Wi-Fi, and there are no batteries to change. Wireless cameras still have a place, such as a detached garage, a rental unit, or a spot where a cable run is not practical. Many sites end up with a mix. The wired and wireless guides explain the trade-offs.

Recording, storage and who can see the video

We set recording up around how you will actually use it. That means deciding how many days of video to keep, whether cameras record all the time or on motion, which cameras also send a copy to the cloud, and who gets access on their phone. For businesses we suggest separate sign-ins for each person who views video, so you can remove access when someone leaves.

Privacy and signage

Point cameras at your own property. Avoid views into neighbors’ windows and yards, and be thoughtful about cameras inside rental units or employee-only areas. Many businesses post camera signs at entrances; they also act as a deterrent. Recording audio carries more legal rules than video, so we leave audio off unless you have confirmed it is appropriate for your site.

What to expect on installation day

Most of the day is spent on the parts you will not see later: running and protecting cable, sealing holes through exterior walls, and mounting cameras so they stay put through wind, ice and summer heat. Once the cameras are up, we set the recorder or cloud storage, adjust every view, and check each camera again after dark, because a view that looks fine at noon can be glare or shadow at night. Before we leave, we install the app on your phone, practice finding and saving a clip with you, and note which camera covers which area.

Cameras with people behind them

Video tells you what happened. Officers can do something about it. Clients who want more than footage pair their cameras with mobile patrols, alarm response or security guards, so the people who respond already know the property and the camera views. If you prefer to do it yourself, start with our guides to wired and wireless cameras and the DIY gear checklist.