Is the Cleveland camera layout planner different from the visual tool?
This page is the Cleveland-specific planning guide; the visual camera placement tool is the canonical interactive mapper.
Free · No signup · Unlimited cameras
Free Security Camera Placement Tool & CCTV Layout Planner
Plan your own security camera system in minutes — free. The Hi-Tech CAM Planner lets any Cleveland-area business owner or homeowner map camera coverage on crisp HD aerial imagery, walk the property in Street View, aim real camera lenses, and download a professional plan — no signup, no cost, unlimited cameras.
The tool
What the tool does
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HD Ohio aerials
Sharper, newer imagery than standard satellite for every county in Ohio — 3-inch detail in Cuyahoga & Lake County.
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Street View placement
Walk the street, capture your building's face, and place cameras right on the photo with realistic view beams.
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Camera point-of-view
Preview what each camera would actually see before anything is mounted.
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Real lens choices
From 2.8mm wide-angle to 12mm zoom, with industry-standard DORI distances showing how far each camera can identify a face.
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Professional exports
A printable PDF plan with your camera schedule, ranges in feet, and notes.
Who it's for
Built for Northeast Ohio properties
Retail stores, restaurants, warehouses, offices, parking lots, churches, apartment buildings, and homeowners anywhere in Northeast Ohio — Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, Strongsville, Akron, Canton, Bedford, Twinsburg, Hudson, Aurora, Solon, and beyond.
If you've been quoted a system and want to sanity-check the layout, or you're starting from scratch, this is the fastest way to see your coverage before spending a dime.
How it works
From address to plan in six steps
Enter your address
Type your property address, or tap a city button to jump straight there.
Capture the view
Zoom to the building on HD aerial imagery and press Capture View.
Place your cameras
Click to place cameras — drag to move, rotate to aim, and pick a lens.
Use Street View
Place cameras on an actual photo of the building itself.
Preview camera POV
Press Camera POV to preview exactly what each camera sees.
Export & send
Export a branded PDF plan — then send it to us for a free walkthrough and quote.
Planning aid, not a final design
The tool gets you 90% there. Final camera selection and placement is confirmed on site by a Hi-Tech installer — glare, lighting, mounting surfaces, and cable paths all matter. The walkthrough is free.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the camera placement tool really free?
Yes — free, unlimited cameras, no account needed. It's built and maintained by Hi-Tech Security Solutions in Cleveland.
Does it work outside of Cleveland?
Yes. HD imagery covers all 88 Ohio counties, and the street-level and satellite features work anywhere Google has coverage.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes — it runs in any modern browser. A desktop or tablet gives the most room to work.
How accurate are the camera ranges?
Ranges are shown in real feet using the map scale, and identification distances follow the DORI standard (EN 62676-4) used by professional designers.
What happens after I make a plan?
Export it, then hit “Send Plan to Hi-Tech” — we'll review it and schedule a free on-site walkthrough. Or call 216-233-8544.
Can other security companies use this with their branding?
Yes — white-label licensing is available. Contact us for details.
Related services
What we install & service
Ready to plan your coverage?
Serving Cleveland, Akron & Canton — open the free tool, or send us your plan and we'll schedule a free on-site walkthrough.
Hi-Tech Security Solutions · Cleveland • Akron • Canton · Serving Northeast Ohio