Equipment

Cameras and networking we can design around.

Representative cameras and network equipment, from everyday homes to more demanding layouts. These are examples, not a ranking. A site survey decides the final equipment.

Camera equipment

CCTV and PTZ camera options.

Representative cameras we can design around, from entry-level to premium. These are examples, not a ranking of the best camera overall. Your site survey decides the final equipment.

Fixed cameras

Entry · PoE turret

Reolink RLC-820A

8MP/4K wired turret camera

Specifications and planning notes

4 mm fixed lens; 4K at up to 25 fps
30 m (100 ft) infrared night vision
Person, vehicle and animal detection
IEEE 802.3af PoE; IP67 weatherproof

Single camera, not a kit. Records to a compatible Reolink NVR or local microSD card; recorder and storage selected separately. Manually aimed turret, not a motorized PTZ.

Value · UniFi

UniFi G5 Turret Ultra

4MP PoE turret camera

Specifications and planning notes

4MP resolution
30 m (98 ft) infrared night vision
IP66 weatherproof, indoor or outdoor

Records through UniFi Protect on a compatible UniFi recorder or console.

Professional · Indoor

Hanwha Vision QND-7022R

4MP IR dome camera

Specifications and planning notes

4MP PoE, 4 mm fixed lens
20 m (66 ft) infrared
ONVIF Profiles S, G and T

Planned for indoor rooms and hallways; works with a broad range of professional recorders.

Premium · Indoor only

AXIS M3086-V

4MP indoor mini dome

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 mm lens, 130° horizontal view
WDR and Lightfinder for difficult light
On-camera Axis Object Analytics

Indoor only, no built-in infrared. Recorder or video software selected separately.

PTZ cameras (pan, tilt, zoom)

A PTZ camera can look around and zoom in, but it cannot watch every direction at once. True optical zoom keeps detail; digital zoom only enlarges the image.

Entry · Outdoor

Reolink RLC-823S2

4K outdoor PTZ

Specifications and planning notes

16× optical zoom
80 m (260 ft) infrared, IP66
Auto tracking

Power: PoE+ (802.3at). Best paired with a Reolink recorder or local microSD storage.

Value · UniFi

UniFi G6 PTZ

4K dual-lens PTZ

Specifications and planning notes

10× hybrid zoom: 5× optical + 2× digital
30 m (98 ft) infrared, IP66
350° pan, 100° tilt

Power: PoE+, 24.5 W max. Needs a UniFi Protect recorder or console.

Professional · In/outdoor

AXIS M5526-E

4MP compact PTZ dome

Specifications and planning notes

10× optical zoom
IP66 and IK09, Lightfinder 2.0
360° continuous pan

Power: PoE Class 3. No built-in infrared and no autotracking listed; recorder selected separately.

Premium · Large property

UniFi AI PTZ Industrial

4K long-range PTZ

Specifications and planning notes

22× optical zoom
100 m (328 ft) infrared, IP66
Automatic person tracking

Power: PoE++, 51 W max, beyond a typical PoE+ switch. Needs a UniFi Protect recorder or console.

Planning notes

Recording and power come first.

Every system needs a compatible recorder or console and enough storage for the days of video you want to keep.
PTZ cameras often need PoE+ or PoE++; we confirm switch power before installation.
Night detail depends on placement and scene lighting, not just the camera.

Not sure which fits your property? We’ll survey the site and recommend cameras, recording and power for your layout.

Request a site survey Call (323) 788-3553

Product names and photos belong to their manufacturers. Specifications are from manufacturer materials and may change; Lowvolt Electric Inc. is an independent installer.

Connected-home equipment

Wi-Fi and networking, built around your home.

Access points, switches and a gateway work together. Explore UniFi, TP-Link Omada, Zyxel and eero options for your rooms, cameras and smart-home devices.

Wi-Fi access points

An access point adds Wi-Fi coverage; it does not replace your internet router. We plan placement and wired Ethernet backhaul first. These models also support wireless meshing where cabling is impractical, but mesh still needs power and uses wireless capacity.

Entry · Indoor Wi-Fi

UniFi U6+

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 2×2 on each band
1 GbE wired uplink
PoE input; 9 W maximum

A compact option for everyday home Wi-Fi. Requires UniFi Network management and a PoE switch or injector.

Performance · Indoor Wi-Fi

UniFi U7 Pro

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; 6 spatial streams
2.5 GbE wired uplink
PoE+ input; 21 W maximum

For compatible Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz clients. Requires UniFi Network management and suitable PoE+ power.

Premium · Indoor Wi-Fi

UniFi U7 Pro Max

Higher-capacity tri-band Wi-Fi 7

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; 8 spatial streams
4×4 on 5 GHz; real-time spectral analysis
2.5 GbE uplink; PoE+ input; 25 W maximum

A planning option for busier homes, not a guarantee of greater speed on every device. Requires UniFi Network management.

PoE switches and gateway

A switch connects wired devices; a PoE switch also powers compatible cameras and access points. The gateway routes traffic between your home and the internet and hosts UniFi management.

Essential · Managed switching

UniFi Lite 16 PoE

Compact gigabit PoE switch

Specifications and planning notes

16 × 1 GbE ports; 8 provide PoE+
45 W total shared PoE budget
VLAN support; AC powered

The 45 W budget is shared, not per port. Eight powered ports cannot all run at their maximum simultaneously. Managed through UniFi Network.

Performance · Managed switching

UniFi Pro Max 16 PoE

Multi-gigabit PoE switch

Specifications and planning notes

12 × 1 GbE PoE+ and 4 × 2.5 GbE PoE++
2 × 10G SFP+ uplinks; 180 W PoE budget
VLAN support and Layer 3 switching

Useful for multi-gigabit access points and higher-power cameras. Confirm per-port and total power; managed through UniFi Network.

Core · Router and controller

UniFi Cloud Gateway Max

Wired gateway with UniFi applications

Specifications and planning notes

5 × 2.5 GbE ports; one WAN by default
2.3 Gbps rated IDS/IPS throughput
Runs UniFi Network and Protect

No built-in Wi-Fi or PoE output. Selectable NVMe storage up to 2 TB: no-storage versions need compatible storage for video recording. USB-C powered.

TP-Link Omada alternatives

Another ecosystem for home offices and small properties: combine Omada access points, managed switches and a wired gateway. These are alternatives to the UniFi options above, not UniFi-managed accessories.

Omada · Indoor access point

TP-Link Omada EAP610

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 2×2 on each band
1 × gigabit Ethernet uplink
802.3at PoE+ input; 11 W maximum via PoE

Standalone web management or Omada controller management. Omada Mesh, fast roaming and cloud access require an Omada controller. Specs shown for V3.

Omada · Managed PoE switch

TP-Link Omada SG2210P

Gigabit switching with PoE+

Specifications and planning notes

8 × gigabit RJ45 PoE+ ports
2 × gigabit SFP uplink slots
802.3af/at output; 61 W total PoE budget
802.1Q VLAN support; fanless

Up to 30 W per powered port, within the shared budget. Standalone management or Omada controller; cloud/app management needs the controller. Specs shown for V5.30.

Omada · Wired gateway

TP-Link Omada ER605

Gigabit VPN router

Specifications and planning notes

5 × gigabit Ethernet ports
1 WAN, 2 WAN/LAN and 2 LAN ports
802.1Q VLAN support; external DC power

No built-in Wi-Fi or PoE output. Standalone web management or a separate Omada controller for centralized/cloud management. Not a camera recorder. Specs shown for V2.30.

Zyxel Wi-Fi alternative

A standalone or Nebula-managed access point option for homes and home offices. We select the management approach with you before installation.

Zyxel · Indoor access point

Zyxel NWA50AX

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with NebulaFlex

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 2×2 on each band
1 × gigabit Ethernet uplink
802.3at PoE+ input; 16 W power draw
VLAN support

Choose local standalone web management or Zyxel Nebula cloud management. Managed separately from UniFi and Omada; mesh systems from different ecosystems do not interoperate.

UniFi, Omada and Zyxel Nebula are separate management ecosystems. Wired networking can be designed across brands, but controller adoption, wireless mesh and coordinated roaming are not interchangeable. Prefer wired backhaul where practical. VLAN separation requires compatible switches and router rules, not just an access point setting. All access points shown here are indoor models; internet service, power equipment and any required controller are planned separately. Hardware revisions and regional specifications can differ. Photos and product names belong to their respective manufacturers.

eero home mesh Wi-Fi

A residential mesh-router alternative to ceiling-mounted access points. One gateway eero connects to your modem or ONT; additional eeros extend the network. These tabletop indoor models need outlet power, not PoE.

eero · Value mesh Wi-Fi

eero 6+ router

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
2 × auto-sensing 1 GbE ports
USB-C power adapter; not PoE powered

Router model with Ethernet ports, not the portless eero 6+ extender. Set up and manage with the eero app; connect additional eeros with Ethernet or wireless backhaul.

eero · Premium mesh Wi-Fi

eero Pro 7

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router

Specifications and planning notes

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi
2 × auto-sensing 5 GbE ports
27 W USB-C power adapter; not PoE powered

Indoor router or additional node on an eero network, managed with the eero app. Supports Ethernet or wireless backhaul; 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 features depend on client and regional support.

eero uses the eero app, not UniFi, Omada or Zyxel Nebula management. It is not an interchangeable standalone managed PoE ceiling access point. We prefer Ethernet backhaul where available; wireless backhaul uses radio capacity. Coverage and speed depend on your internet provider, plan, home construction, interference, placement and connected devices. Ethernet port ratings are link capacities, not guaranteed internet speeds. Manufacturer photos and names belong to eero.

Smart-home network planning

Coverage, power and security together.

We can separate cameras, guests and smart-home devices with VLANs on these managed switches and compatible gateway rules. Separation must be configured; discovery and casting may need selective access.
PoE port count and total power budget are different. High-power PTZ cameras may require PoE++; the Lite switch only supplies up to PoE+.
UniFi access points and switches use UniFi Network management. The Cloud Gateway Max hosts it; other deployments need a compatible UniFi console or Network server.
Recording uses a compatible recorder and storage. Storage capacity and retention are selected for the camera count and recording settings.

Tell us which rooms need better coverage and which devices need wired connections. We’ll plan cabling, access point placement and a suitable power budget.

Plan my home network Call (323) 788-3553

6 GHz operation and wide channels depend on local regulations, compatible clients and configuration. Wi-Fi generation and advertised radio rates are not actual device or internet speeds. Walls, interference, cabling, uplinks and your internet plan affect results; this equipment does not include internet service. Manufacturer specifications may change. Product names and photos belong to Ubiquiti; Lowvolt Electric Inc. is an independent installer.

Access control

Intercoms, locks, and door hardware, from premium quality to budget-friendly.

Example video intercoms, smart locks, readers, and gate or garage controllers. These are examples to discuss on a walkthrough, not a storefront. No prices are listed.

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