CCTV Guide
How Many CCTV Cameras Does Your Home or Shop in Goa Need?
One of the most common questions we get asked is: 'How many cameras do I need?' The answer depends on your property size, layout and what you're protecting. This guide from Goa's CCTV specialists helps you plan the right camera count — so you don't under-invest and leave blind spots, or over-invest in cameras you don't need.
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Home CCTV: How Many Cameras?
- Studio / 1BHK apartment — 2 cameras: front door + back entry
- 2–3BHK flat in housing society — 3 cameras: door, balcony, parking
- Independent house (small plot) — 4 cameras: gate + 3 perimeter angles
- Villa / large bungalow — 6 to 8 cameras: gate, driveway, pool, garden, entrances
- Gated compound with multiple structures — 8 to 12 cameras
- Rule of thumb: every entry and exit point needs at least one camera
- Blind spot check: walk your property perimeter and identify gaps
Shop & Retail: How Many Cameras?
- Small shop under 500 sq ft — 4 cameras: entrance, counter, back room, exterior
- Medium retail 500–1,500 sq ft — 6 cameras: all aisles, POS, stock room
- Large showroom or supermarket — 10 to 20 cameras depending on floor area
- Pharmacy — 4 cameras: counter, dispensing, entrance, storage
- Restaurant (small) — 6 cameras: entrance, dining, kitchen, cashier, outdoor
- Key positions: POS billing counter always needs its own dedicated camera
Office: How Many Cameras?
- Small office under 10 staff — 4 cameras: reception, main door, server room, exit
- Medium office 10–30 staff — 6 to 8 cameras: all entry points + key areas
- Large office or multi-floor — 1 camera per 300–400 sq ft as baseline
- Server room and finance area always need dedicated coverage
- Stairwell, lift lobby and fire exits should be covered
- Co-working spaces: camera per zone to cover hot-desk areas
What Increases Camera Count
- Multiple entry and exit points — each needs coverage
- L-shaped or irregular plot layouts — corners create blind spots
- High-value inventory storage requires dedicated camera
- Staff-only areas (kitchen, stock room, server room) need separate cameras
- Low-light areas may need additional camera or lighting upgrade
- Properties managed remotely need higher camera density for confidence
Our Free Camera Planning Service
- We visit your property and map every entry point and risk area
- We overlay camera fields of view to eliminate blind spots
- We recommend the minimum effective camera count for your layout
- We advise on camera height and angle for optimal face capture
- You get a written camera layout plan before committing to a purchase
- No obligation — free survey for all homes and businesses in Goa
Get a Free Camera Count Plan for Your Goa Property
We'll visit your property, map your blind spots and give you a recommended camera layout — completely free and no obligation.