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.