Security Camera System for an Office
Office cameras mostly watch who comes and goes: the entrances, reception and the parking lot, plus the rooms that hold valuable equipment. Pair them with card readers on the doors and you know who was in the building at any time.
Where the cameras go
| Spot | Cameras | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Main and side entrances | 1 per door | A clear face of everyone entering, matched to the door access log. |
| Reception | 1 | Visitors, deliveries and front-desk safety. |
| Hallways | 1 per long hallway | Shows movement between rooms without watching people at their desks. |
| Server or IT room | 1 | Who touched the equipment, and when. |
| Back door | 1 | Deliveries and smoking breaks. |
| Parking | 1 panoramic | Cars, staff safety at night, and damage claims. |
Example system: 10 cameras
An office with 2 entrances, reception, 4 hallways, a server room, a back door and a lot. Prices load live from silarius.com.
| Hardware total | … |
The 32-channel recorder leaves room to grow, and its second drive bay can double the days kept. Cable, mounts and installation are extra.
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Plan my officeDoor access
Card or keypad readers on the entrances and the server room tell you who opened which door and when, and let you cancel a lost card in seconds. The Site Planner’s Door access step compares several brands side by side and adds the readers, controller, locks and power to the same parts list.
Worth adding
- Off-site copy: Silarius Cloud from $6.99 per camera per month, so video survives a break-in or a failed drive.
- Battery backup for the recorder and switch keeps cameras recording through short power cuts.
Questions
Can I put cameras in an office?
Yes, in shared areas such as entrances, hallways and reception. Tell staff where cameras are, keep them out of restrooms and private offices, and check your state’s rules on recording sound.
How many cameras does an office need?
Most offices need 6 to 16: one per entrance, reception, one per long hallway, the server room, the back door and the parking lot.