More recorded information
4K provides a denser image than 1080p. You have more visual information available when reviewing a saved recording.
4K Ultra HD CCTV
See more detail. Review stronger evidence.
4K CCTV records around 8.3 million pixels per frame. That gives you more usable detail when reviewing people, vehicles and activity around your property.
3840 × 2160 recording
Professional installation
Mobile viewing options
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3840 × 2160Standard 4K UHD frame size
8.3 millionPixels recorded in each frame
4× 1080pFour times the total pixel count
Installed for youPositioning, setup and app guidance
The resolution difference
What does 4K mean for CCTV?
A 4K image contains four times the pixels of 1080p. This provides more recorded information for reviewing an incident.
- Review a wider scene while retaining more detail.
- Crop recorded footage with a stronger starting image.
- Identify useful colours, clothing and vehicle characteristics.
1080p1920 × 1080 · around 2.1 million pixels
4K UHD3840 × 2160 · around 8.3 million pixels
Practical value
Designed for the moment you need to look back.
Security footage becomes valuable after an event. Higher resolution can make that review more useful.
Better digital cropping
Digital zoom still enlarges pixels. However, a 4K recording gives you a stronger source image before cropping.
Useful wide-area coverage
Correctly positioned cameras can cover key approaches while retaining more detail across the recorded scene.
Professional design matters
Resolution alone does not guarantee clear evidence.
Camera placement, lens choice and lighting still control what the system can capture. We review these points before confirming your installation.
Camera positionThe height and viewing angle should match the area you need to protect.
Lens and distanceA face or number plate must occupy enough of the frame to be useful.
Night lightingAvailable light, infrared and colour night modes affect after-dark detail.
Recording settingsStorage, frame rate and image quality must be configured for the system.
The complete system
More than a camera on a wall.
Your final specification depends on the selected package and installation review.
4K cameras
Selected camera positions cover the entrances and approaches agreed during review.
Local recorder
Compatible equipment records footage locally for playback and incident review.
Mobile access
View compatible live feeds and alerts through the system's mobile application.
Setup and guidance
We install, configure and explain the controls before completing the work.
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What happens next
From guide price to professional installation.
Build your package
Choose CCTV, an alarm or a smart doorbell and receive a guide package price.
Request an installation review
Send your details so our team can check coverage, access and equipment positions.
Confirm and book
We confirm the quotation and available installation options before work begins.
Clear answers
Before choosing 4K CCTV.
The installation review confirms the camera specification, positions and final quotation.
Does 4K guarantee readable number plates?
No. Distance, movement, lighting, viewing angle and lens choice all matter. Some entrances may need a dedicated camera or specialist number-plate solution.
Can I view the cameras from my phone?
Compatible systems support mobile viewing. Remote image quality depends on the app, selected stream and internet connection.
Will 4K CCTV work at night?
Yes, with suitable night capability and installation. The available light and selected camera determine whether footage uses infrared or colour night vision.
Is every package supplied with 4K cameras?
Do not assume this. The final quotation confirms each camera's resolution and the equipment included in your selected package.
Is the online price the final quotation?
No. It is a guide. We confirm access, cable routes, camera positions and any non-standard work before issuing the final quotation.
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Choose the systems you need. Send the result to our team for an installation review and confirmed quotation.
The calculator provides a guide price. Equipment, access and installation requirements are confirmed before the final quotation.