Yes. You can buy a security camera kit at Costco, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Best Buy or Amazon and have an independent installer mount, aim and set it up. Pixl Canada installs cameras you bought yourself: from $200 for one or two WiFi cameras, wired kits by free written quote, and you pay after the job. Check the kit type first. A wired kit with a recorder needs cable runs, while WiFi and battery kits are quicker. Send the box model and photos of where the cameras should go to (587) 899-7495.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated . 6 min read. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- What to check before you buy a kit
- What installation of a kit includes
- Wired, WiFi and battery kits compared
- Pay after the job
- Installers will mount and set up a kit you bought.
- Wired kits need cable runs and take longer than WiFi or battery kits.
- Check what comes in the box: cable length, mounts, hard drive and screws.
- Photos of the spots help us quote before you book.
What types of security camera kits can an installer set up?
| Kit type | What it needs | Installation effort |
|---|---|---|
| Wired PoE kit with a recorder | Cables to each camera, a recorder, a router connection | Higher. Cable runs through walls or eaves |
| WiFi plug-in cameras | Power outlet and WiFi signal | Lower. Mount, power and app setup |
| Battery or solar cameras | WiFi signal and charging plan | Lowest. Mount and app setup |
See wired vs WiFi cameras and NVR vs DVR.
What should you check before buying a kit?
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Cable length per camera | Stock cables can be too short for your walls |
| Hard drive size and days of storage | See how long cameras keep footage |
| Number of cameras vs your property | See how many cameras you need |
| Subscription needed for features | Some cameras charge monthly for cloud or alerts |
| Weatherproof rating | Canadian winters need outdoor-rated cameras |
| Return window | Keep the box and receipt until the cameras are installed and working |
What does Pixl do when you bring your own kit?
- Send the kit model and photos of where the cameras should go.
- Get a quote. One or two WiFi cameras start at $200. Wired kits get a free written quote.
- We mount and aim every camera and run cables for wired kits.
- We set up the recorder, the app and motion alerts on your phone, and test every view.
- You pay after the job.
Extra cable, mounts or parts are listed separately in your quote. See installation cost and camera system sizes and prices.
Camera kit installation: frequently asked questions
Will someone install a security camera kit I bought at Costco or Home Depot?
Yes. Pixl installs cameras you bought. Send the model and photos of the spots.
How much does it cost to install a camera kit?
One or two WiFi cameras start at $200 with Pixl. Wired kits get a free written quote.
Can you run the cables for a wired kit?
Yes. Cable runs are part of a wired install and are listed in the quote.
What if the cables in the box are too short?
We can supply longer cable. It is listed separately in the quote.
Do you set up the phone app?
Yes. Every install includes the app and motion alerts on your phone.
When do I pay?
After the job.
Bought a kit? We install it
Send the box model and photos of the spots. You pay after the job.
How to choose a camera
How many cameras you need
Installation cost
Setup for cameras you already own
WiFi camera installation service
Sources and method. General guidance on retail camera kits. Contents vary by kit, so read the box. Pixl prices were checked in October 2026, in Canadian dollars, before tax.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.