Security System Health Check
A quick, honest way to see whether your CCTV and alarm are actually working — not just installed. Tick every check that is true and healthy for your setup; each carries a weight, and the sum is a health score out of 100 with a GREEN / AMBER / RED band and a live “needs attention” list, each with a one-line fix. Planning figures; runs in your browser.
All cameras are online & recording
Every camera shows a live feed and is actually writing to the recorder — no black tiles, no gaps.
Recordings are kept for the intended number of days
The recorder still holds the number of days of footage you planned for, not fewer.
The alarm was walk-tested recently
Someone has recently walked each zone and confirmed the alarm and alerts fire as they should.
All batteries (sensors, panel, UPS) are healthy
No low-battery warnings on wireless sensors, the panel or the UPS.
Firmware is up to date
Cameras, recorder and panel are on a current firmware, not a years-old build.
Default passwords have been changed
No device is still on its factory-default or shared installer password.
Backup power (UPS) works on a mains cut
On a power cut the cameras, recorder and panel stay up on the UPS for the expected run-time.
Remote access / alerts work
The app connects, live view loads and push / notification alerts actually arrive on your phone.
- The alarm was walk-tested recently+15
Fix: Walk-test it — arm the system and trip each zone to confirm it sounds and alerts.
- All batteries (sensors, panel, UPS) are healthy+15
Fix: Test and replace any weak battery before it fails silently.
- Firmware is up to date+12
Fix: Update it — apply the pending firmware for the cameras, recorder and panel.
- Default passwords have been changed+13
Fix: Change defaults now to a strong, unique password on every device and account.
- Backup power (UPS) works on a mains cut+10
Fix: Test the UPS under load — pull mains and confirm it carries the system for its rated time.
An indicative self-check, not a professional audit. A persistent fault — a camera that keeps dropping, a UPS that will not hold, an alarm that will not test — needs your installer or AMC to diagnose on site. Use this to catch the obvious gaps, then verify anything important with a pro.
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