Camera systems built for retail loss prevention.
Wired PoE camera systems designed around how retail theft actually happens, not cameras on the ceiling pointed vaguely at the floor. We map every register, entry point, stockroom and blind spot before a single wire is run.
Placement decides whether footage is evidence or wallpaper. We plan every register angle first.
Every retail store has the same weak spots.
Retail camera systems fail for one reason: they were placed for appearance, not coverage. We design around where theft actually happens.
Register coverage
Every point-of-sale transaction on camera. An overhead angle looking down at the register, the cash drawer and the customer. No exceptions.
Blind spot mapping
We walk the floor before any camera is placed. Shelving rows, corners and fitting room entrances create blind spots that shoplifters use. We find them first.
Stockroom and receiving
Employee theft happens in the back. The loading door, receiving area and stockroom need coverage of their own, separate from the sales floor.
Entrance and exit coverage
Every door in and out, with enough resolution to capture faces and read clothing details. Useful after an incident, and as a deterrent.
Loss prevention angles
Not just wide shots. Cameras positioned to capture product concealment and register manipulation, the way loss prevention actually works.
Retention sized for the count
Retail incidents often surface days later, when inventory is counted. We size storage for 30 days of continuous recording at full resolution.
Work out how many cameras your store needs with our camera count calculator, then check each view with the security camera distance calculator.
The loss shows up at the count. Is the footage still there?
Pick a recorder size and see what is left on the day the shortage is found.
On day 19 the recorder only holds days 12 to 19. The day 2 footage was overwritten on day 9, ten days before anyone knew to look.
On day 19 the recorder holds days 5 to 19. Still three days short of the incident.
On day 19 the recorder still holds every day back to the start of the month. Pull the day 2 clip and hand it to the police or your insurer.
Wired PoE. Local storage. No subscriptions.
Every component is chosen for reliability, image quality and long-term service, not for a low upfront price that costs more later.
PoE cameras, no separate power runs
Cat6 · PoEOne Cat6 cable carries power and video to each camera. Cleaner installs, fewer holes through walls, and no electrician needed for camera circuits.
Local recorder storage
On-site NVRFootage stays on a recorder in your store, with no cloud subscription required. Chain of custody stays intact for insurance or police requests.
Remote viewing on any device
iOS · Android · webLive and recorded footage from your phone, tablet or computer. Separate accounts for owners and managers, with different access.
Motion zone alerts
Zones · schedulesAlerts for the zones that matter after hours: the sales floor, the stockroom and the cash wrap. You hear about it without watching all day.
4MP+ at registers and doors
4MP minimumResolution matters where you need a face or a tag. 4MP gives you stills you can crop and still hand to the police.
IR night vision
IR · after hoursBuilt-in infrared keeps cameras recording in complete darkness. The back door, stockroom and sales floor stay covered after the lights go off.
From store walkthrough to live system.
We do not leave until remote access is set up and every camera angle is confirmed.
Site walkthrough
We walk the store with you and map every register, entry point, blind spot, stockroom and receiving area. Placement is decided before any drilling starts.
Camera layout plan
You get a clear layout: camera positions, angles, recorder location and cable routing. Nothing is installed until you approve the plan.
Install day
Cameras mounted, cable run cleanly through walls and ceiling, recorder installed and configured. We schedule around your hours, before you open or after you close.
Handoff
Remote viewing set up on your devices, motion zones tuned, and a walkthrough on pulling footage. The job is done when you are comfortable with the system.
Retail store camera installation, answered.
RFI log · requests for information
RFI-RT1How many cameras does a retail store need?
Most small retail stores, under 2,000 square feet, are well covered with 6 to 10 cameras: two or three on the sales floor, one per register, one on the stockroom, and one on each entrance and exit. Larger stores with several departments or a second floor need more. We give you a specific count after walking the space. Do not let anyone sell you a camera count without walking your store first, because the number depends on the layout.
RFI-RT2Where should cameras be placed to deter shoplifting?
Visible cameras at entrances and over registers deter opportunistic theft: people who were not planning to steal but see an easy chance. For organized retail crime, documentation matters more than deterrence. You want cameras that can identify who was there and what they did: high-resolution cameras at face level near entrances, overhead cameras on high-value merchandise, and clear coverage of any aisle that blocks staff sight lines.
RFI-RT3What resolution do I need to identify shoplifters on camera?
4MP (2560 x 1440) is the minimum we recommend wherever facial identification matters: entrances, registers and high-value areas. At that resolution you can still get a usable still after cropping into a small part of the frame. We avoid 1080p for identification angles because it breaks down quickly when you zoom into exported footage. For wide floor coverage, where you only need to document what happened, 1080p is acceptable.
RFI-RT4How long should I keep retail surveillance footage?
30 days is what we recommend for retail, as a minimum. Inventory shortages, disputed transactions and slip-and-fall claims often surface at the next inventory count, or when a customer complains days later. By then a 7-day system has already overwritten the footage you need. Check your insurance policy too: some commercial general liability policies set a minimum retention period.
RFI-RT5Can cameras be integrated with my POS system?
Some recorder platforms support POS text overlay: transaction data from the register appears on the footage, so you can search by transaction number, amount or time and pull the matching video. It is a real loss prevention tool for catching voids and under-ringing. It depends on your POS software and the recorder platform working together, so we check your setup and tell you what is possible before the install.
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