HD and 4K IP CCTV systems designed and installed for Auckland homes and businesses. Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Axis, and Hanwha — specified for your site, not bundled into a generic package.
The point of a good CCTV system is not to record everything in 4K to a 16 TB disk. It's to give you identifiable footage of the things that matter, fast access when you need it, and a recording you can defensibly retain under the Privacy Act 2020. That requires layered camera choice and deliberate placement, not a six-pack out of a box.
Every Comsys CCTV install starts with a free on-site assessment. We walk the property, ask what the system needs to do, note risks and existing infrastructure, and write a quote that lists each camera by brand, model, and resolution rather than as "HD camera × 6". You get IP cameras (no analog DVR systems), an NVR sized for at least 31 days of retention, app set-up on your phones, and a written commissioning record.
Most useless CCTV footage shares a cause: a single wide-angle camera mounted high on a corner. It sees a lot, but it doesn't identify anyone. The fix is to think in three layers — identification, overview, and perimeter — and pick the camera type for each.
Different industries need different CCTV designs. We install for:
Comsys is based in Glendene and installs CCTV across Auckland. A non-exhaustive list of suburbs we cover:
Takapuna · Albany · Ponsonby · Newmarket · Mount Eden · Howick · Botany · Henderson · Manukau · Papakura · all areas →
Honest pricing depends on camera count, camera type, NVR storage, cabling, and labour. As a guide:
Read the full CCTV cost guide for Auckland for what drives the price up or down.
For a typical 3–4 bedroom Auckland home, four to six cameras is usually the right answer: front (driveway/street), back (yard/deck), each side, and an internal turret over the entry. A bigger property or one with a separate sleepout adds one or two more. Commercial sites are sized to coverage zones; identification at every door, overview of each work area, and any cash-handling or high-value-stock zone gets dedicated coverage.
4MP is the practical default for residential and most commercial overview shots — it's a balance of detail, storage cost, and bandwidth. 6MP and 4K are useful where you need to digitally zoom into recorded footage (large retail floor, big yard, multi-lane car park) or where the camera covers a long view. Higher resolution doesn't fix bad placement.
Around 30 days is the sensible default for general residential and workplace use, aligning with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's guidance under the Privacy Act 2020. Higher-risk sites (retail, hospitality, warehousing) often retain 60–90 days as a documented decision. We size NVR storage to your chosen retention.
Yes. Hikvision, Dahua, and Axis all have stable mobile and desktop apps (Hik-Connect, DMSS, AXIS Companion) that let you view live and recorded footage from anywhere. We set these up on your phones on commissioning day and run a quick walkthrough so you don't end up Googling at the airport.
NVR (Network Video Recorder) is an on-site disk that records continuously and is the default for residential and most commercial Auckland installs. Cloud recording is an add-on or alternative for off-site backup, typically per-camera per-month. Most clients use NVR for primary recording and cloud only for the cameras whose footage they really can't afford to lose.
Yes — recording continues to the on-site NVR independently of your internet connection. What stops working is remote app viewing and any cloud backup. Most NVRs also include local export via USB so you can hand footage to police or your insurer without internet.
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Indicative supplied-and-installed price for a Comsys CCTV system. Move the inputs to match your site — the calculator updates live.
This calculator is a guide only. Final pricing depends on the site visit — specific camera models, mounting access, cable routing, and any access control or alarm integration can move the number up or down. We always quote in writing after a free on-site assessment, with brand and model itemised so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.
