CCTV packages suited to HDB flats
Package 4: Vstarcam wireless IP camera
Vstarcam 4MP indoor wireless IP camera (supports 5G Wi-Fi), or 2MP 1080P outdoor wireless camera at the same price, 64GB SanDisk microSD card per camera
1 camera: S$1592 cameras: S$3093 cameras: S$4594 cameras: S$599
Best for: Monitoring without running cables, indoors or outdoors
Package 1: Hikvision 1080P dome or bullet
Hikvision 2MP 1080P camera (dome or bullet), Hikvision DVR recorder, 1TB hard disk for recording
1 camera: S$3792 cameras: S$4593 cameras: S$5594 cameras: S$639
Best for: Lowest-cost wired system for a flat or small shop
Package 2: Hikvision IP CCTV
Hikvision 2MP 1080P IP camera, Hikvision NVR network recorder, 1TB hard disk for recording
1 camera: S$4792 cameras: S$6293 cameras: S$7694 cameras: S$899
Best for: IP system with one network cable per camera
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What does HDB allow?
- Allowed without HDB approval: smart doorbells, smart door viewers and standalone CCTV cameras installed in your flat
- Condition: a standalone camera must not face the door or windows of another flat
- Not allowed: CCTV cameras fixed to the building facade
- Outside the flat, including the common corridor: ask your managing Town Council
Where can you place a camera so it stays within the rules?
Mount it inside the flat looking at your own doorway, or use a doorbell camera on your own door. Angle it down at your gate and shoe area, not along the corridor at a neighbour's door. If the only useful view takes in a neighbour's entrance, speak to the Town Council before installing.
Which cameras suit a flat?
For the living room, kitchen or a child's room, wireless cameras are the simplest: no cabling, and you can move them. For the main door, a wired camera with a recorder keeps continuous footage and does not depend on Wi-Fi. Two to three cameras cover most flats.
Does the PDPA apply to a home camera?
The PDPA's main obligations apply to organisations, not to individuals acting in a personal or domestic capacity. A homeowner's camera is generally outside them, but a neighbour who feels watched can still complain, so keep the view on your own property.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to install CCTV in an HDB corridor?
Anything outside your flat is a matter for your Town Council. Contact them before installing; we ask for written authorisation for outdoor positions.
How many cameras does an HDB flat need?
Usually two: one at the main door and one covering the living area. Add a third for a helper's work area or a bedroom if needed.
Will the installation damage my walls?
Standard installation uses surface trunking and a few screw holes. Wireless cameras can stand on a shelf with no drilling at all.
