How to Add a Wireless Closed-Circuit TV to a Home Security System

Home security cameras are increasing in popularity every year. As the culture of crime increases, people feel strongly led to increase security in their homes for the sake of their families and personal property. If you have decided that you need a wireless closed-circuit TV attached to your home security system, follow these instructions for installation.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on a room where you will be installing the camera.
   
   

2. Decide on the best angle for the camera.
   
   

3. Decide how high off the floor the camera needs to be.
   
   

4. Find the mounting bracket that came with the camera.
   
   

5. Hold the mounting bracket in place with one hand and use a pencil to mark the screw holes with the other hand.
   
   

6. Determine if the screw holes will be in a stud. Use a stud finder from a home improvement store if necessary.
   
   

7. If you will not be screwing the screws into a stud, you will need to use a drywall anchor bolt.
   
   

8. Use a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the screw you will use to mount the bracket.
   
   

9. Predrill a hole into the stud or insert the drywall anchor bolt into the drywall.
   
   

10. Hold the mounting bracket in place and insert the screws into the predrilled holes or the drywall anchor bolt.
    
    

11. Place the camera onto the mounting bracket.
    
    

12. Plug the camera into the outlet.
    
    

13. Sync the camera to the base station following the manufacturer's directions.
    
    

14. Unpack the closed-circuit TV and sync it to the base station following the manufacturer's directions.