Checklist
CCTV Maintenance Checklist
Keep your CCTV system reliable with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks.
Purpose
CCTV systems are often neglected until they fail — usually at the worst possible moment. This checklist ensures your cameras, recorders, and storage remain operational and reliable.
Daily Checks
- Verify all cameras are online and recording
- Check storage capacity on NVR/DVR
- Review overnight alerts for motion detection anomalies
Weekly Checks
- Clean camera lenses and housings
- Check camera angles and adjust if moved
- Verify footage playback quality
- Check network connectivity for IP cameras
Monthly Checks
- Update camera firmware
- Review and archive old footage per retention policy
- Check UPS backup for NVR/DVR
- Test remote viewing access
- Inspect cable connections and weatherproofing
Put this into practice with workro desk.