--- title: Buying a CCTV system, what to look for? description: United Business prides itself on being one of Johannesburg's leading Office Automation companies supplying everything from entry level black and white copiers to high end production colour copiers. image: https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/hubfs/cctv-systems.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/cctv-system-buying-south-africa#main) [← Back to unitedbusiness.co.za](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/) [Request service](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/log-service-call/) [Request toner](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/order-toner/) [Submit meter reading](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/submit-meter-reading/) [Help Centre](https://knowledgebase.unitedbusiness.co.za/?hsLang=en-za) ★★★★★4.5 · 200+ Google reviews [086 001 8500](tel:+27860018500) [![United Business Solutions — main website](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/UBS%20Red%20Logo.png?width=194&height=60&name=UBS%20Red%20Logo.png)](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/) [Blog](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za) Search the blog [Request a quote](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/contact-united-business/) - [Managed Print Solutions](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/print-solutions/) [Multifunction photocopiers](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/print-solutions/multifunction-printers/) [Remanufactured photocopiers](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/print-solutions/remanufactured-refurbished-photocopiers/) [Wide-format printers](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/print-solutions/large-format-printers/) [Print management software](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/print-solutions/print-management-solutions/) [Managed print guides →](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/tag/managed-print-solutions) - [Telecoms & Data](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/telecoms-data-solutions/) [Cloud hosted PBX](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/telecoms-data-solutions/cloud-hosted-pbx/) [VoIP solutions](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/telecoms-data-solutions/voip/) [Virtual landlines](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/telecoms-data-solutions/virtual-landlines/) [Data connectivity](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/telecoms-data-solutions/data-connectivity/) [Telecoms and data guides →](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/tag/telecoms-data) - [AI, CCTV & Access Control](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/security-solutions/) [CCTV systems](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/security-solutions/cctv-systems/) [Access control](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/security-solutions/access-control/) [Time and attendance](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/security-solutions/time-attendance/) [Intervid Africa](https://www.intervid-africa.co.za/) [Security guides →](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/tag/ai-cctv-access-control) - [Services](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/services/) [Log a service call](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/log-service-call/) [Request toner](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/order-toner/) [Submit a meter reading](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/submit-meter-reading/) [Service agreements and rentals](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/services/) [Accounts and billing help](https://knowledgebase.unitedbusiness.co.za/accounts-billing?hsLang=en-za) [Go to the Help Centre →](https://knowledgebase.unitedbusiness.co.za/?hsLang=en-za) - [About](https://unitedbusiness.co.za/about/) - [Blog](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za) 1. 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Buying a CCTV system, what to look for? # Buying a CCTV system, what to look for? ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c7c3e271e20d0ee946f17ba7a37bf242) By [Candice Evans](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/author/candice-evans) Published 9 February 2023 Updated 8 October 2026 1 min read In short United Business prides itself on being one of Johannesburg's leading Office Automation companies supplying everything from entry level black and white copiers to high end production colour copiers. ![](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/cctv-systems.jpg?width=760&height=398&name=cctv-systems.jpg) ![cctv-systems](https://blog.unitedbusiness.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/cctv-systems.jpg?width=751&height=376&name=cctv-systems.jpg)   Here at UBS CCTV we aim to help you find the most efficient, cost effective and suitable **CCTV system** for your needs. Here are a few guidelines of what to look for when buying a new **CCTV system**. **CCTV systems** comprise of 3 different components. The DVR recorder, the individual CCTV cameras and accessories. The digital video recorder or DVR is the body of the **CCTV system**.  It stores your images and determines how they are displayed on screen; it also controls how you as the user will be able to view the recordings and images. The CCTV cameras are what catch the images, however with the varying brands and products out there it is very difficult to choose the correct cameras for your specific use; amazingly most **CCTV systems** use the wrong cameras however here at UBS CCTV our trained CCTV professionals will ensure you won't make these common mistakes. This section looks at the networking connections, power supplies, and professional fittings and ensuring every cable is compatible with every camera and DVR on the site, it is vital that you use the correct accessories for your system to ensure complete running order. 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