Security Camera Functionality Checklist (Weekly/Monthly)

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This Template was installed 5 times.

System Health & Connectivity

1 of 7

Ensures the core system components are operating correctly and maintaining network connectivity.

System Uptime (Hours)

Network Connection Status

Bandwidth Usage (MB)

Central Server Status

Last Reboot Date

Notes/Observations (System Health)

Camera Functionality - Visual & Recording

2 of 7

Focuses on the quality of video capture and recording capabilities of individual cameras.

Camera 1: Frame Rate (FPS) - Verify

Camera 1: Resolution (Pixels) - Verify

Camera 2: Image Quality (Overall)

Camera 3: Any Image Distortion or Artifacts Observed?

Camera 4: Night Vision Effectiveness

Camera 1: Bitrate (Mbps) - Verify

Last Video Quality Review Date (for records)

Notes on any specific camera issues observed (e.g., flickering, blur)

Motion Detection & Alerts

3 of 7

Verifies motion detection is functioning as expected and alerts are being generated appropriately.

Verify Motion Detection Zones are Active & Correct

Motion Detection Sensitivity Level (Scale of 1-10)

Test Motion Detection - Validate Triggering

Verify Alert Notifications are Received

Notes/Details on Motion Detection Testing

Verify alert notification method

Remote Access & Playback

4 of 7

Confirms ability to remotely access live feeds and review recorded footage.

Ping Response Time (Remote Access)

Remote Access Method (Web/App/Software)

Authentication Success?

Last Successful Remote Access Login

Notes/Observations regarding Remote Access

Playback Functionality - Forward

Playback Functionality - Rewind

Storage & Retention

5 of 7

Checks the storage capacity, recording duration, and data retention policies.

Current Storage Capacity (GB)

Total Storage Capacity (GB)

Percentage of Storage Used

Days of Recording Retained

Retention Policy Compliance (e.g., Legal, Company)

Last Storage Capacity Review Date

Notes on Storage or Retention Issues

Power & Environmental Factors

6 of 7

Assesses the power supply and environmental conditions affecting camera performance.

Ambient Temperature (near cameras)

Power Supply Voltage (at camera)

Camera Housing Condition

Power Supply Status

Notes on Environmental Factors (e.g., dust, humidity, obstructions)

Last Cleaning Date (lens & housing)

Software & Firmware

7 of 7

Reviews software versions and checks for necessary firmware updates.

Current NVR/DVR Firmware Version

Current Camera Firmware Version (Sample Camera 1)

Current Camera Firmware Version (Sample Camera 2)

Are there any available firmware updates?

Notes on Software/Firmware Checks (e.g., errors encountered, research required)

Last Firmware Update Date (If Applicable)

Software Platform Version (e.g., VMS version)

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