PoE CCTV Cameras
PoE (Power over Ethernet) CCTV cameras get their power and send their video down one network cable, so there's no power supply to fit at each camera. Plug them into a PoE NVR or PoE switch and they power up straight away.
Every camera here needs a cable run back to the recorder or switch. If that isn't possible where you want the camera, have a look at our wireless CCTV instead.
NVR or PoE switch?
If your NVR has enough PoE ports for all your cameras, that's the simplest setup: one box powers and records everything. Add a PoE switch if you need more ports than the recorder has, or if a group of cameras is a long way from the recorder.
Does your PTZ camera need more power?
Most fixed cameras run happily on standard PoE. Larger PTZ cameras, especially ones with long range IR, often need PoE+ or Hi-PoE, which some NVR ports and cheaper switches can't supply. Check the power rating on the product page against your recorder or switch, and make sure the total for all cameras stays within its overall PoE budget.
Cable and distance
Standard PoE works up to 100 metres per cable run. Some Hikvision NVRs and switches have a long distance mode that goes further at a lower network speed, which is handy for outbuildings and gates. Check the spec of your recorder or switch for the exact distance.
Use solid copper Cat5e or Cat6 cable. Cheap CCA (copper clad aluminium) cable loses more power over distance and is a common cause of cameras dropping out or rebooting at night when the IR switches on.
Want the cameras and recorder sorted for you? Our IP CCTV systems come as matched kits. Not sure if IP or HD over coax suits you better? The CCTV buyers guide compares both.
