Office Video Surveillance: How Many Cameras and Where

Why Cameras at Office, Really

Top scenarios (by importance):

1. Employee vs client dispute — what was said
2. Property theft — equipment, documents, cash
3. Schedule compliance — attendance check
4. After-hours security
5. Compliance — bank/govt contract requirements

90% of time cameras run "for nothing" — but pay off once during a real incident.

Zones and Priority

Camera Count by Office Size

• 50-100 m² (10 ppl): 2 cameras
• 100-200 m² (20-30 ppl): 5 cameras
• 300+ m² (50+ ppl): 12-14 cameras

Resolution

4K = often overpay. Archive takes 2-3× more space. 4MP with right angle beats 8MP "wide shot."

UniFi Protect vs Regular IP

Choose UniFi when: already on UniFi net; 5-15 cameras; simplicity priority.

Choose regular when: 30+ cameras; existing NVR; tight budget.

Archive Storage

Required depth: 7 days minimum, 30 standard, 60-90 banks/govt.

Storage size: 4MP 24/7 30 days ≈ 800 GB. Motion-only 50% ≈ 400 GB. 12 cams motion ≈ 5 TB.

Storage options:

• UniFi UNVR — 4 bays, 18 TB max, from 6-7M UZS
• Cloud Key Plus — built-in 1 TB
• Regular NVR — Hikvision/Dahua

Office Solution (200 m²)

• UCG-Ultra
• USW-Lite-8-PoE
• 5× UniFi G4/G5 Bullet 4MP
• UNVR + 4 TB
• Cat 6 FTP indoor

Budget: 18-25M UZS turnkey.

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Common Mistakes

1. Wide-shot instead of targeted
2. No IR in dark zones
3. No UPS on recorder
4. Insufficient PoE
5. Cloud-only (internet down = no record)

Legal Notes (Uzbekistan)

• Display "Video surveillance" signs
• No restrooms / changing rooms
• Open-space OK, avoid direct desk targeting
• Archive is confidential

Bottom Line

Small office: 2-3 UniFi G4/G5. Medium: 5-7 + UNVR. Large: 10-15 with redundancy.

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