Security Camera System for a Warehouse
A warehouse has a lot to watch: trucks at the docks, people and vehicles at the gate, a large yard, and long aisles of stock inside. This guide shows where the cameras go, what a typical system looks like, and what it costs.
Where the cameras go
| Spot | Cameras | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Loading docks | 1 per dock door | Shows every pallet in and out, and who signed for it. |
| Building perimeter | 1 per side | Catches people walking the walls toward doors and windows. |
| Yard and parking | 1 to 2 panoramic | A 180° camera covers a wide yard that would take two normal cameras. |
| Gate | 1 plate camera | Reads license plates of every vehicle coming in. |
| Large yard | 1 PTZ | A zooming camera follows trucks and people across the whole lot. |
| Aisles and doors inside | 1 per main aisle, 1 per door | Covers stock, forklifts and staff entrances. |
Example system: 18 cameras
A mid-size warehouse with 4 dock doors, 4 walls, a yard with a gate, 4 main aisles and 2 staff doors. Prices load live from silarius.com.
| Hardware total | … |
Cable, mounts and installation are extra. Your own building may need more or fewer cameras.
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Plan my warehouseRecording and storage
Warehouses usually keep 30 to 90 days, because damage and missing stock are often found weeks later. 8MP cameras use about twice the storage of 5MP, so put 8MP where you need detail at a distance (docks, walls, yard) and 5MP inside. The storage calculator sizes the drives for your exact mix.
Worth adding
- Off-site copy: Silarius Cloud keeps video safe if the recorder is damaged or stolen, from $6.99 per camera per month.
- Live monitoring at night: Silarius Live Monitoring has real operators watch the yard and warn intruders through speakers.
- Door access: card readers on staff doors and the office. The Site Planner prices this too.
Questions
How many cameras does a warehouse need?
Most warehouses need 12 to 40 cameras: one per dock door, one per side of the building, one or two for the yard, one at the gate, and one for each main aisle and staff door.
What camera is best for a warehouse yard?
A 180° panoramic camera covers a wide yard from one spot. Add a PTZ camera if you want to zoom in on trucks or people far across the lot.