See Your Security SystemBefore You Buy It.
Start from your address, place cameras on a satellite view of your property, and see exactly what each one will cover. Get the right equipment the first time, then add the whole system to your cart at diy-surveillance.com.
Skip the Guesswork (and the Installer Bill)
Most people buy cameras first and find the blind spots later. Plan it on your actual property and get it right before you spend a dollar.
See Real Coverage
Place cameras on a satellite view of your home or business and watch the coverage zones update live. Know what each camera will see before you drill a single hole.
Buy Right the First Time
No overbuying, no missing parts. The builder right-sizes your NVR channels and storage, checks your setup for problems, and tells you exactly what you need. Nothing more.
Plan to Cart in One Click
When your plan looks right, send the full equipment list straight to your cart at diy-surveillance.com. Every camera, the NVR, and the storage, all in one order.
Plan on a Satellite View of Your Own Property
Type your address and the builder pulls up your property, already scaled to real-world distances. Drag cameras into place and see their coverage zones, including DORI ranges: the distances at which a camera can Detect, Observe, Recognize, and Identify a person.
- Start from your address, no floor plan needed
- Drag-and-drop camera placement
- Live DORI coverage zones for every camera
- Automatic scale calibration
- Spot blind spots before you buy
Preview Exactly What a Camera Will See
Not sure whether you need a 2.8mm or a 4mm lens? The interactive 3D visualizer shows the field of view at any mounting height and tilt, with human-scale reference figures, so you can pick the right camera and lens for every spot.
- Real-time 3D rendering
- Adjustable camera height and tilt
- Compare lens options side by side
- Human-scale reference objects
- Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal FOV display
The Math Is Done for You
How many days of recording do you want to keep? The builder calculates the storage, checks your NVR has enough channels and bandwidth, and flags anything oversized or undersized. It catches the mistakes that usually show up after the boxes arrive.
- Storage sized to your retention goal
- NVR channel capacity checks
- Bandwidth analysis
- Warnings when something is over- or under-built
- Plain-English recommendations
Know How It All Connects
See how your cameras, switches, and NVR wire together before installation day. The network view maps every connection so you know how many cable runs you are pulling and where each one goes.
- Visual map of cameras, switches, and NVR
- Drag-and-drop device arrangement
- Editable IP addresses and device notes
- Cable run planning
- A wiring reference for installation day
Everything You Need to Plan It Yourself
A complete toolkit for designing your own surveillance system, backed by the catalog at diy-surveillance.com.
Start From Your Address
Satellite imagery of your property, auto-scaled
Camera Placement
Drag, aim, and adjust every camera
DORI Coverage Zones
See detect, observe, recognize, and identify ranges
3D FOV Preview
Interactive field of view visualization
System Health Checks
Catch sizing mistakes before you order
Storage Calculator
Sized to the days of footage you want
Bandwidth Analysis
Confirm your NVR can keep up
Network Layout
Map cable runs and connections
Product Catalog
Browse pro-grade Uniview gear with full specs
Add to Cart
Send your whole plan to diy-surveillance.com
Save Your Projects
Come back and refine your plan anytime
Multi-Plan Projects
Plan the house, the shop, and the gate
Ready to See Your Property Covered?
Plan it yourself in an afternoon. And when you need support, a real tech is here to help.