A common surprise for CCTV owners is discovering — right after an incident — that the system stopped recording weeks ago. Cameras and recorders can fail silently. This checklist helps make sure your system is ready when you need it.
Weekly (2 minutes)
- Check every camera on the app or monitor — is each channel showing live video?
- Play back a recent clip to confirm recording is working.
Monthly
- Check the recorder's hard disk status — it should show "Normal", not "Error" or "Uninitialised".
- Check the date and time on the recorder. Wrong timestamps make footage less useful.
- Wipe camera lenses with a soft cloth — dust and spider webs blur images, especially at night.
- Check night vision after dark.
- Check the recording duration — how far back can you play footage?
Need a technician? If you are planning new CCTV cameras or your existing system shows no video or has stopped recording, FixMyTech can plan camera positions, set up recording and mobile viewing, and share an estimate before installation. Book a CCTV installation enquiry online, call 085950 05049 and tell us your location.
Every six months
- Inspect outdoor cables and connectors for damage and water entry, especially before and after the monsoon.
- Check mounts and angles — cameras can be knocked or shift over time.
- Test backup power — does the recorder keep running during a power cut?
Yearly
- Update recorder firmware and mobile apps.
- Change passwords and review who has access.
- Review coverage — has anything changed, like new shelves, trees or parking?
- Check hard disk health — surveillance disks run constantly and wear out over time.
Common silent failures
- Hard disk failure: live view works but nothing is recorded.
- Power supply failure: one or more cameras go dark.
- Wrong time after power cuts: recordings exist but are hard to find.
- App access lost: password changes or internet issues.
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Getting help
FixMyTech in Gurugram checks and repairs existing CCTV systems — recording problems, no-video channels, hard disk replacement and mobile viewing issues — and shares an estimate before any work. See our CCTV installation service.
Frequently asked questions
How long do CCTV hard disks last?
They run continuously, so they wear faster than desktop disks. Check health regularly and replace when warnings appear.
Why does my recorder keep beeping?
Usually a disk error, video loss or network alert. Check the recorder's alarm messages.
Can I check recording from my phone?
Yes, by playing back footage in the app.
Why book a FixMyTech technician?
- Site visit first to plan camera positions, cabling, storage and phone viewing for your property.
- Diagnosis first — you get the findings and an estimate, and work starts only after your approval.
- Track progress online with your reference or mobile number on the track repair page.
- Local team in Gwal Pahari, Gurugram — contact us with your location to confirm coverage in Gurugram, Delhi or Noida.
Ready to get it sorted? Book a CCTV installation enquiry online or call 085950 05049.
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