This requires two steps.
Installing dvr in attic.
One possible spot is to put the cctv dvr nvr in a drop ceiling or even an attic that is out of intruders reach.
Fixing the dvr lockbox or nvr security box to the wall or hiding them in secret places will prevent surveillance system recorders from being damaged destroyed or stolen.
I can view footage in a downstairs rolm via hdmi cable but can only alter settings via mouse in loft.
If you don t feel confident in tackling a roof or attic mount installation yourself a quick google search can connect you with a local tv antenna installation expert.
Attach the wires with the fish tape to fish your security camera wires.
2 put dvr or nvr on an attic or ceiling.
Hello i have a hikvision cctv system dvr located in loft.
All of your wires will come out of this hole and go to the dvr.
Two other reasons to want a dvr well hidden would be paranoia or criminal intent.
As for why not to put a dvr nvr vcr or other cctv recorder in an attic it s just a bad location all around.
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Next inside the attic you want to drop the other end of the cable into the wall where the dvr will be.
If your attic is accessible and you don t have a radiant heat barrier or metal roof you can also try installing an outdoor tv antenna within your attic.
Go to where you want to install your security cameras such as attic soffit basement or crawlspace and drill a hole in the top or bottom wall plate in the same wall cavity.
Since the cameras directly plug into the dvr box this means that if you install a camera by your back patio and the dvr box is upstairs in your home office you ll need to route the camera s cable through your house in order to connect it to the dvr box which can get a bit complicated depending on how your house is built how exactly you plan to route the cable.
And if there is a search warrant the dvr will be found again i won t say how no matter where it s hidden.
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Showing the correct way to install security camera cables inside an attic using j hooks.