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CCTV Installation Pretoria – AI Security Cameras Since 2013

CCTV installation Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg from an owner-operated Hikvision AI security camera specialist and TP-Link installer who has fitted over 7,500 cameras since 2013. Fully installed packages start at R5,900, with Hikvision hardware on a 3-year South African warranty and TP-Link on a 2-year warranty.

AI security cameras run deep learning on board, sorting every movement into a person, a vehicle or background noise, so your phone only buzzes when something is genuinely worth knowing about. Good hardware is only half of it though. The setup decides whether the system actually works, and that is where a local team you can phone earns its keep. Tuned properly, AI detection cuts false alarms by up to 95%.

CCTV Installation Pretoria: Build Your Camera System

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7,500+

Cameras Installed Since 2013

13 Years

Owner-Operated Since 2013

95%

Fewer False Alarms with AI Detection

3-Year

Hikvision Hardware Warranty

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Easy CCTV is an owner-operated CCTV installer based in Pretoria East, installing Hikvision and TP-Link security cameras across Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg since 2013. Fixed-price CCTV installation Pretoria packages run from R5,900 to R118,000 fully installed. Site inspections are free and quotes are itemised within 24 hours.

  • TP-Link Tapo WiFi: from R5,900 (2 to 6 pan-tilt cameras in Full HD or 4K, no recorder needed)
  • Hikvision Turbo HD: from R10,500 (4 to 16 cameras on coax)
  • TP-Link VIGI AI: from R16,000 (4 to 16 cameras, AI plus two-way audio)
  • Hikvision AcuSense AI: from R26,500 (4 to 16 cameras, 4MP or 4K)
  • Hikvision ColorVu AI: from R30,500 (4 to 16 cameras, colour at night)

Most South African homes need 4 to 8 cameras, and a standard CCTV installation Pretoria job takes one day on site. Hikvision hardware carries a 3-year South African warranty, TP-Link VIGI and Tapo carry 2 years, and installation labour carries a 12-month workmanship warranty. Callouts on existing systems are R750 including the first hour in Pretoria East, R950 in Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg, or R1,200 after hours.

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CCTV Installation Pretoria Packages – Fixed-Price Options

Four fully installed wired CCTV tiers across Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg, from R10,500 to R118,000. Hikvision and TP-Link hardware, quoted with hardware and labour itemised separately and no hidden costs.

CCTV installation Pretoria - Wired Hikvision Turbo HD 4 camera package R10,500 fully installed

Wired Turbo HD

From R10,500

Proven Hikvision analogue CCTV on coax, in 4, 8 or 16 camera packages.

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TP-Link VIGI 4MP colour CCTV system, 4 to 16 cameras, fully installed in Pretoria

TP-Link VIGI AI

From R16,000

Wired AI cameras with colour night vision and two-way audio, 4 to 16 cameras.

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Hikvision AcuSense 4MP AI CCTV system, 4 to 16 cameras, fully installed in Pretoria

AcuSense AI

From R26,500

Deep-learning AI IP cameras with human and vehicle detection.

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CCTV installation Pretoria - Hikvision ColorVu AI colour night vision system, 4 to 16 cameras

ColorVu AI

From R30,500

Full-colour night vision plus AcuSense AI alerts.

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For complete pricing across all tiers including custom commercial installations, see our CCTV installation price guide.

Night-time view of a Pretoria property secured by CCTV
Hikvision Colorvu IP bullet security camera installed on a property wall
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CCTV installation by Easy CCTV: Every cable joint sits inside a sealed junction box and the cable runs in conduit, so there are no exposed connectors to corrode or cut.

Sealed and protected

Every cable joint sits inside a sealed junction box and the cable runs in conduit, so there are no exposed connectors to corrode or cut.

Why Most CCTV Systems Get Ignored, and How AI Fixes It

An ordinary camera reacts to everything that moves. A cat on the lawn. A spider parked on the lens at two in the morning. A branch in the wind. Headlights washing across the wall. Every one of those fires an alert and buzzes your phone, and after a week or two most people mute the app for good. Once that happens the cameras are only recording for the record, not really watching anything for you.

AI detection works differently. The chip inside the camera runs deep learning that sorts everything that moves into one of three buckets: a person, a vehicle, or background noise. Only people and vehicles set off an alert. The rest is left alone.

So the system stays quiet on an ordinary night, then sends you a snapshot the moment someone actually steps onto the property, whether you are asleep, at work, or away overseas.

That gap, between cameras you trust and cameras you have trained yourself to ignore, is the whole reason AI detection comes standard on most of our CCTV installation Pretoria projects. Hikvision calls its version AcuSense; TP-Link VIGI calls its version Human and Vehicle Classification and delivers the same core job at a lower price. Even our TP-Link Tapo WiFi cameras use AI person detection. Either way, the configuration matters more than the badge, and our CCTV installation pricing is set out in full so you can compare.

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CCTV Cameras Not Working? We Diagnose & Fix.

Beyond new CCTV installation Pretoria work, we repair existing systems too. If your current system has packed up, drowns you in false alerts, or the cameras no longer give you footage worth keeping, we will come out, find the fault and get it working again, on any brand. The callout is R750 including the first hour in Pretoria East, R950 in Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg, or R1,200 after hours, and that fee comes off any repair you book within 30 days.

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CCTV installation by Easy CCTV: Three TP-Link VIGI cameras on a single pole cover a whole yard from one cable point.

Three views from one pole

Three TP-Link VIGI cameras on a single pole cover a whole yard from one cable point.

CCTV Installation Pretoria: Which Tier Suits Your Property?

A quick comparison of our five fixed-price installation tiers, from lowest entry price to highest. Choose a starting point, and we can step you up or down during the free site inspection.

Tier Starts From Best For Key Feature Warranty
TP-Link Tapo WiFi R5,900 Rented homes, complexes, properties where data cabling is impractical 360 degree pan-tilt, records to a card in each camera 2 year
Hikvision Turbo HD R10,500 Townhouses, small homes, upgrades on existing coax Proven analogue on coax, central recorder 3 year
TP-Link VIGI AI R16,000 Homes wanting wired AI and colour at night on a tighter budget AI detection plus two-way talk-back 2 year
Hikvision AcuSense AI R26,500 Homes where false alarms ruin standard CCTV Up to 95% fewer false alarms via deep learning 3 year
Hikvision ColorVu AI R30,500 Front gates, driveways, premium homes Full-colour night vision plus AI alerts 3 year
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Hikvision AcuSense AI security camera mounted at a Pretoria property entrance

Security Cameras for CCTV Installation Pretoria

Hikvision AcuSense AI Security Cameras

These are the security cameras we put up first on almost every CCTV installation Pretoria job. The deep learning on board sorts movement into people, vehicles or background, which is what brings false alarms down by as much as 95% against old-style motion detection. They come as bullets, domes, turrets and PTZ units, from 2MP up to 8MP 4K. Browse our full range of CCTV cameras for sale, supplied and installed across Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg.

Hikvision ColorVu Full-Colour Night Vision

Ordinary cameras drop to black and white as soon as it gets dark. Hikvision ColorVu cameras hold full colour right down to near-darkness, around 0.0005 lux, using a wide F1.0 lens and a sensor built for low light. Colour is what makes footage worth having: the colour of a jacket, the make and colour of a car, a description you can actually give someone. You can get ColorVu and AcuSense together in one camera.

TP-Link VIGI AI Cameras

The value option for wired AI. VIGI gives you AI human and vehicle classification, full-colour night vision and genuine two-way audio through a built-in speaker and microphone, at roughly half the cost per camera of the Hikvision AI range. Eight VIGI cameras cost about what three Hikvision ColorVu cameras cost, so on properties with several access points, coverage often beats resolution. The honest trade-offs are a 2-year warranty instead of 3.

TP-Link Tapo WiFi Cameras

Our WiFi option, for properties where running data cable is impractical. Tapo outdoor pan-tilt cameras turn 360 degrees, follow a person automatically and record to a memory card in each camera, so there is no recorder to house. Choose the Full HD Tapo C500 from R5,900 for 2 cameras, or the 4K Tapo C560WS from R7,900 with colour night vision, a 99dB siren and facial recognition.

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CCTV installation by Easy CCTV: A pan-tilt camera at the gate can turn to follow a visitor from the street to the front door.

Follows the visitor

A pan-tilt camera at the gate can turn to follow a visitor from the street to the front door.

CCTV Installation Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand & Johannesburg

We are based in Pretoria East and our team is out across Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg every day. Each area has its own page with local suburbs, estates and the packages that suit them best. For larger commercial contracts we work nationwide.

CCTV Installation Pretoria East

Our home base for CCTV installation Pretoria. Serving all Pretoria East suburbs including Waterkloof, Waterkloof Ridge, Brooklyn, Monument Park, Lukasrand, Menlo Park, Hazelwood, Lynnwood Glen, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, Moreleta Park, plus Silver Lakes and Mooikloof Equestrian Estate.

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CCTV Installation Centurion

Serving all Centurion suburbs including Irene, Lyttelton, Wierda Park, Highveld, Midstream, Rooihuiskraal, Die Hoewes, Clubview, Doringkloof and surrounds. Same-week installation typical.

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CCTV Installation Midrand

Homes, estates, and commercial properties across Midrand, including Halfway House, Noordwyk, Kyalami, Carlswald, Vorna Valley, Waterfall and Waterfall Estate. Site inspection within 2-3 days.

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CCTV Installation Johannesburg

Residential and commercial clients across Johannesburg, including Sandton, Randburg, Fourways, Bryanston, Bedfordview and surrounds. Contact us for a free site inspection.

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CCTV Installation Pretoria: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CCTV installation cost in Pretoria?

CCTV installation in Pretoria costs R5,900 to R118,000 for a fixed-price fully installed package. TP-Link Tapo WiFi starts at R5,900 (R7,900 in 4K), wired Hikvision Turbo HD at R10,500, TP-Link VIGI AI at R16,000, Hikvision AcuSense AI at R26,500 and Hikvision ColorVu AI at R30,500. The final figure depends on camera count, camera quality, cabling distance and AI features. Hardware and labour are always quoted separately. See our CCTV installation prices guide or call 062 894 7138 for an indicative range.

Which CCTV brands does Easy CCTV install?

Hikvision and TP-Link. Hikvision is our primary range, covering Turbo HD analogue, AcuSense AI and ColorVu AI systems on a 3-year South African warranty. TP-Link covers two tiers on a 2-year warranty: TP-Link VIGI for wired AI cameras with two-way audio, and TP-Link Tapo for WiFi pan-tilt cameras that need no recorder. We do not mix brands on one system.

What is the best CCTV brand for South Africa?

Hikvision is the world’s largest CCTV manufacturer and consistently rates as the most reliable brand for South African conditions. The cameras handle our temperature extremes, see well in low light, and come with mature AI features (AcuSense, ColorVu, line crossing detection) that genuinely reduce false alarms. Hikvision and TP-Link are our two core ranges. TP-Link VIGI is our top pick for value, with colour at night, a light and siren and talk back in one camera, and Tapo covers homes where WiFi is the practical option. What we do not do is stock a dozen brands or mix brands on one site.

What is the cheapest CCTV installation in Pretoria?

The cheapest fully installed option is a 2 camera TP-Link Tapo Full HD WiFi package at R5,900, which needs no recorder and no data cable runs. The cheapest wired option is a 4 camera Hikvision Turbo HD system at R10,500. If you want AI detection on a wired system, the entry point is a 4 camera TP-Link VIGI package at R16,000.

How long does a Pretoria CCTV installation take?

A standard 4 to 6-camera residential CCTV installation in Pretoria usually takes one full day on site, including cabling, mounting, configuration, mobile app setup, and a live test of the system. Larger commercial or estate installations are scoped during the site inspection, and most are completed within two to three days. We do not leave until you have had your first live test notification.

Do you install CCTV near me?

If you are anywhere in Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, or Johannesburg, then yes. Our team is out across the N1 corridor and broader Gauteng every day. Most site inspections in Pretoria East are scheduled within 1-2 business days; Centurion, Midrand, and Johannesburg typically 2-3 business days.

Will my CCTV system keep working during load shedding?

Yes, with a correctly sized UPS. A UPS is quoted separately and sized to keep the full system (cameras, recorder, PoE switch and router) running through standard load shedding periods, so recording continues, push notifications still reach your phone, and remote viewing stays available. See the load shedding section of our CCTV guide for detail.

What is Hikvision AcuSense and why does it matter?

AcuSense is Hikvision’s onboard AI technology that sorts every detection into a person, a vehicle, or background activity, and only triggers alerts for people and vehicles. So the system stays quiet when a cat walks past, when the wind moves a branch, or when headlights sweep the wall, then pings you the moment a real person steps onto the property.

My old CCTV cameras have stopped working. Can you fix them?

Yes, fixing existing systems is a big part of what we do, on any brand. Our CCTV camera inspection service covers diagnosis of the fault (cabling, hardware, configuration, or end-of-life), a written report with an itemised repair quote, and sorting out most problems within the same week. Callout R750 including the first hour in Pretoria East, R950 in Centurion, Midrand and Johannesburg, or R1,200 after hours, credited against any repair work booked within 30 days.


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Pricing last reviewed 9 November 2026 by Easy CCTV, owner-operated in Pretoria East since 2013.