Surveillance camera systems
Security Camera Installation in Portland & Hillsboro
Wired cameras on the front door, the driveway, the side gate and the backyard, recording day and night and right there on your phone. We plan where each camera goes, run the cable, and set it all up on a network that can handle the video.
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What we do
Surveillance camera systems planned around your property
A doorbell camera covers the porch and not much else, so the driveway and the backyard go unrecorded.
We walk the property with you and mark where each camera should go so their views overlap and nothing important falls between them. Each camera gets a wired connection that powers it and carries the video back to a recorder inside, and you can watch live or play back clips from your phone. We install camera systems for homes and businesses, and we stick around after the install to help when something changes.
Cameras lean on a solid home network and clean cable runs, and we handle both. Start with a free quote, or meet us first.
A camera plan
Every camera spot marked on your property, with views that overlap.
Wired cameras
One cable to each camera carries both power and video. No batteries to swap.
A recorder on site
Video saves to a recorder (an NVR) inside your home or business.
Night vision
The cameras keep recording after dark.
Your phone
Live video, playback and motion alerts in one app.
Video doorbells
Ring doorbells at the front door, on their own or with the system.
The network behind it
Switches and Wi-Fi sized for video. See network & Wi-Fi.
Ongoing support
Help with the app, new cameras and anything that changes later.
Three kinds of camera job
Around the house, at the front door, or at the business
Every property is different. Here's where most camera work lands.
Home security camera installation
Cameras go on the corners and sides of the house, aimed so each view picks up where the last one ends. Every camera is wired back to a recorder inside, so it keeps recording when the Wi-Fi hiccups.
- Gear
- Luma Surveillance cameras and recorders
- Covers
- Driveway, side yards, backyard, front door
- Wiring
- One cable to each camera for power and video
Video doorbell installation
A Ring video doorbell shows you who's at the door and lets you talk to them from your phone. We mount it, wire it, and get it on your network, and it can sit alongside a full camera system.
- Gear
- Ring video doorbells and cameras
- Works with
- Your phone, and a wired camera system
- Needs
- Wi-Fi that reaches the front door
Business security camera installation
Shops, restaurants and offices get cameras on the entrances, the counter, the stockroom and the lot. Footage stays on a recorder you control, and the owner can check in from a phone.
- Gear
- Luma Surveillance cameras and recorders
- Covers
- Doors, registers, stockrooms, parking
- Shares
- The network, the rack and the cable runs
Blind spots
How a camera system covers the whole property
A doorbell and nothing else
Most homes start with a video doorbell. It sees whoever walks up to the porch. The driveway, the side gate and the backyard never show up on it.
Wired cameras go on the corners and sides of the house, each one aimed to pick up where the last one stops. The coverage ring climbs as each one goes up.
After dark the cameras switch to night vision and keep recording. Everything saves to a recorder inside the house.
When someone walks onto the property, your phone gets an alert, and the clip is on the recorder whenever you want to look back.
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Our process
How security camera installation works with R&D
Walk the property
We look at the doors, the driveway, the gates and the yard, and ask what you most want on camera.
Plan the cameras
Camera spots, views and a recorder, at a few price points, so you know what each one covers.
Wire and mount
Cable run to each camera, cameras mounted and aimed, and the recorder set up inside.
Set up your phone
We get the app on your phone, check every view and show you how playback and alerts work.
Ongoing support
Help when you add a camera, change a phone or can't find a clip.
Behind the cameras
A camera system needs a network that can carry the video
Every camera sends video around the clock, and a busy network drops frames. We size the switches for the cameras you have and the ones you might add, run the cable back to an organized rack, and label it so any problem is easy to find. It's the same way we build the networks behind our theater and smart home jobs.
- Network
- Araknis switches and Wi-Fi
- Cable
- Run to each camera, back to one rack
- Built for
- Adding cameras later
Gear
Security camera brands we install, and what they run on
We recommend the cameras and recorder that fit your property and budget. See every brand we carry.
Cameras & recorders
Video doorbells
Switches & Wi-Fi
Mesh Wi-Fi
Smart home
ControlReviews
What clients and contractors say
R&D A/V has been great to work with. I've hired and worked alongside them with Rose City Tech for low-voltage wiring, camera installs, access points, TV mounting, and related A/V work. R&D is reliable, knowledgeable, and do clean professional work.Colin, Rose City Tech, Google review
Reasonably priced for a cat5e retrofit, communication was clear and emails returned pre/post install in a timely fashion. Highly recommended!Richard Fancher, Google review
Dan and his team are great. I've had him install/uninstall/Install from 3 different homes and they've always been responsive, quick and professional. Will always use R&D, couldn't be happier.Edward Coon, Google review
R+D are great. Clear communication, showed up right on time and the installation looks great. Highly recommend.Matt Curtis, Google review
How many security cameras does a house need?
It depends on the property. Most homes want the front door, the driveway, each side of the house and the backyard covered. We walk the property and mark every camera spot before we quote.
Wired or wireless security cameras?
Wired cameras are the more reliable choice. One network cable powers each camera and carries its video, so there are no batteries to charge and no Wi-Fi dropouts. A wireless camera can still fill a spot a cable can't reach. More on home wiring.
Where is the camera footage stored?
On a recorder (an NVR) inside your home or business, so the video stays on site. You can watch live or play back clips from your phone.
Can I watch my cameras from my phone?
Yes. We set up the app on your phone before we leave and show you how to check live video, play back clips and turn alerts on or off.
Do the cameras record at night?
Yes. The cameras we install have night vision, so they keep recording after dark.
Do you install Ring doorbells?
Yes. We install Ring video doorbells and cameras, on their own or alongside a wired camera system.
Do you install security cameras for businesses?
Yes. We install surveillance camera systems for homes and businesses around the Portland metro. See some of our commercial work.
How much does security camera installation cost?
It depends on how many cameras you need, how far the cable has to run and which recorder fits. Quotes are free.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Hillsboro and install security cameras in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and across the Portland metro.
Other services
More ways we can help around the house
Network & Wi-Fi
Whole-home Wi-Fi with wired access points.
View service 05Home Wiring
Structured wiring, all run back to one panel.
View service 04Outdoor Audio/Video
Speakers and screens for the patio, pool and backyard.
View service 06Control Keypads
Wall keypads and touchscreens for every room.
View service 08Lutron Automated Lighting
Scenes, schedules, and lights that follow the sun.
View service 01Custom Home Theater
Dedicated theaters, media rooms and Dolby Atmos.
View service 02Multi-Room Audio
Different music in every room, each at its own volume.
View service 03Universal Remote
One remote that runs the whole system.
View serviceFree quote
Get a free security camera quote
Tell us what you want to keep an eye on. We'll walk the property, mark where each camera should go and give you a straight quote.
Security camera installation in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland and the greater Portland metro.