How Much Does a 4, 8 or 16 Camera Security System Cost in 2026?
How much does a 4, 8 or 16 camera security system cost in 2026?
Updated November 2026 · Prices update live from silarius.com
A complete 4-camera business security system from Silarius costs about $1,140 in hardware at the 10% kit price, an 8-camera system about $2,010 and a 16-camera system about $4,150, with free US shipping. Each one includes NDAA-compliant 5MP cameras, a recorder that powers them over the network cable, a hard drive for about 30 days of recording, and Cat6 connectors.
Security system cost by number of cameras
| System size | Silarius kit | Hardware total | Kit price (10% off) | Per camera (about) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 cameras | Office kit | $1,263.95 | $1,137.60 | $280 |
| 8 cameras | Retail store kit | $2,233.91 | $2,010.60 | $250 |
| 12 cameras | Warehouse kit (4K) | $5,203.86 | $4,683.60 | $390 |
| 16 cameras | School kit | $4,613.83 | $4,152.60 | $260 |
Kit prices in November 2026, read from silarius.com. The tables below refresh to today's prices when the page loads. Cable and installation are not included.
What is in each system
All four systems use Silarius X cameras and a Silarius recorder with built-in PoE ports, so no extra switch is needed. Add the whole kit to your cart on the Business Security Kits page and the 10% is applied for you.
4 cameras: Office kit
| Item | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × SIL-XD5MP28AU | Indoor 5MP dome | $399.98 |
| 2 × SIL-XB5MP28AU | Outdoor 5MP bullet | $399.98 |
| 1 × SIL-NVR4K16 | Recorder with PoE ports that power the cameras | $229.99 |
| 1 × 4TB hard drive | About 30 days of continuous recording | $180.00 |
| 1 × SIL-RJ45CAT6 | Cat6 connectors, 100-pack | $54.00 |
| Hardware total | $1,263.95 | |
| Kit price (10% off, free US shipping) | $1,137.60 | |
8 cameras: Retail store kit
| Item | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 × SIL-XD5MP28AU | Indoor 5MP dome | $1,199.94 |
| 2 × SIL-XB5MP28AU | Outdoor 5MP bullet | $399.98 |
| 1 × SIL-NVR4K16 | Recorder with PoE ports that power the cameras | $229.99 |
| 1 × 8TB hard drive | About 30 days of continuous recording | $350.00 |
| 1 × SIL-RJ45CAT6 | Cat6 connectors, 100-pack | $54.00 |
| Hardware total | $2,233.91 | |
| Kit price (10% off, free US shipping) | $2,010.60 | |
12 cameras: Warehouse kit (4K)
| Item | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 × SIL-XB8MP28AU | Outdoor 8MP bullet | $2,399.92 |
| 4 × SIL-XT8MP28AU | Indoor 8MP turret | $1,199.96 |
| 1 × SIL-NVR16CHPOE | Recorder with PoE ports that power the cameras | $549.99 |
| 1 × 24TB hard drive | About 30 days of continuous recording | $999.99 |
| 1 × SIL-RJ45CAT6 | Cat6 connectors, 100-pack | $54.00 |
| Hardware total | $5,203.86 | |
| Kit price (10% off, free US shipping) | $4,683.60 | |
16 cameras: School kit
| Item | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 × SIL-XD5MP28AU | Indoor 5MP dome | $2,399.88 |
| 4 × SIL-XB5MP28AU | Outdoor 5MP bullet | $799.96 |
| 1 × SIL-NVR16CHPOE | Recorder with PoE ports that power the cameras | $549.99 |
| 1 × 18TB hard drive | About 30 days of continuous recording | $810.00 |
| 1 × SIL-RJ45CAT6 | Cat6 connectors, 100-pack | $54.00 |
| Hardware total | $4,613.83 | |
| Kit price (10% off, free US shipping) | $4,152.60 | |
What changes the price
Camera resolution
5MP cameras are enough for most rooms, doors and registers. 8MP (4K) cameras cost more and need about twice the storage, but show more detail across wide areas such as warehouses and lots.
How many days you keep video
Storage is the second-biggest cost after cameras. See How much NVR storage do I need? for drive sizes by camera count and days.
PTZ cameras
A PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera replaces several fixed cameras on a large lot. Silarius business PTZ cameras start at $299.99; see the best NDAA PTZ cameras for a business.
Recorder or cloud
Silarius X cameras can record straight to Silarius Cloud with no recorder at all, from $6.99 per camera per month. An existing recorder connects to the cloud through a Silarius Gateway.
Installation
The kits are made to install yourself: one network cable per camera. In the Tri-State area around Clifton, NJ, Silarius installs for $349.00 per cable run, including setup (see labor pricing).
How this compares
Across about 1,156 IP dome camera listings on silarius.com, the median price is about $480 for one camera. The Silarius X 5MP dome is $199.99. See what security hardware costs in 2026 for every category.
Questions
How much does a 4 camera security system cost?
About $1,140 for a complete Silarius 4-camera kit with recorder, 4TB drive and connectors, at the 10% kit price with free US shipping.
How much does an 8 camera security system cost?
About $2,010 for a complete Silarius 8-camera kit with recorder, 8TB drive and connectors, at the 10% kit price.
How much does a 16 camera security system cost?
About $4,150 for a complete Silarius 16-camera kit with a 25-channel recorder, 18TB drive and connectors, at the 10% kit price.
Is installation included?
No. The kits are built to install yourself. In the Tri-State area around Clifton, NJ, Silarius installs for $349.00 per cable run.
Is there a monthly fee?
No. A recorder keeps video on site with no monthly fee. Silarius Cloud is optional, from $6.99 per camera per month.
Are these cameras NDAA compliant?
Yes. Silarius cameras and recorders are NDAA compliant.
What warranty do the cameras have?
Every Silarius camera and recorder has a 3-year full Silarius warranty (solar products have their own terms).
Does the system ship free?
Yes. Every Silarius-brand product ships free in the US, at any order size.