PIXL CANADA BLOG
Installation Guides for Canadian Homes and Businesses
Practical guides on TV mounting, security cameras, appliances, home theatre and smart home installs, written by the Pixl Canada install team: licensed technicians with $5 million liability insurance, working across Canada.
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TV Wall Mounting
Mounts, heights, wall types, fireplaces and hiding wires the legal way.
Security Cameras
Privacy law, wired vs WiFi, storage, winter hardware and hiring the right installer.
Appliance Installation
Water lines, venting, clearances and what a proper appliance install includes.
Home Theatre
Room planning, speaker layouts, receivers and calibration for a real home cinema.
Smart Home
Thermostats, video doorbells and the wiring questions that come with them.
Business Installations
Cameras, screens and multi-location installs for restaurants, offices and shops.
Start here: the complete guides
TV wall mounting
TV Wall Mounting in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide
VESA standards, wall types, electrical code and real cost benchmarks in one place.
Security cameras
Security Camera Laws in Canada: The Complete Guide
Federal law, provincial privacy rules and real court cases before you install a camera.
All guides by topic
TV Wall Mounting
- How to mount a TV on the wall
- How high to mount a TV
- TV above a fireplace
- Fixed vs. full-motion TV mounts
- 75″ TV on metal studs in a condo
- Why TV mounts fail
- How to hide TV wires legally in Canada
- Hide TV wires without cutting the wall
- TV mounting cost in Canada
- TV wall mounting in Canada: complete guide
- TV mounting prices by city
- VESA pattern and TV mount size chart
- How to mount a TV on brick or concrete
- Samsung Frame TV wall mount
Security Cameras
- Security camera laws in Canada
- Can my neighbour’s camera point at my house?
- Is security camera audio recording legal?
- Are doorbell cameras legal in condos?
- PoE vs. WiFi cameras for Canadian winters
- Cloud storage vs. local NVR
- Do cameras lower home insurance?
- How to spot an unlicensed installer
- Landlord and tenant camera rules
- Do you need a security camera sign?
- Doorbell camera privacy settings
- Security cameras at work: employee privacy
- Giving police your camera footage
- Airbnb camera rules for hosts
- Quebec Law 25 and security cameras
- What is CCTV and how it works
- Doorbell cameras without a subscription
- Mesh WiFi vs WiFi extender
- Thermostat wiring explained
- Baseboard heater thermostats
- Appliance installation in Canada: the complete guide
- Dishwasher installation cost
- Washer and dryer installation cost
- Range hood installation cost
- Over-the-range microwave installation cost
- NVR vs DVR: which recorder to choose
- How to install security cameras
- Where to place security cameras
- Business security camera systems
- Retail store camera placement
Appliance Installation
Home Theatre
Latest articles
Giving Police Your Security Camera Footage: Canadian Guide
Security cameras · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Giving Police Your Security Camera Footage: Canadian Guide By the Pixl Canada install team Quick
Security Cameras at Work: Employee Privacy Rules in Canada
Business security · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Security Cameras at Work: Employee Privacy Rules in Canada By the Pixl Canada install team
Do You Need a Security Camera Sign in Canada?
Security cameras · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Do You Need a Security Camera Sign in Canada? By the Pixl Canada install team
Doorbell Camera Facing the Street or a Neighbour: Privacy Rules
Smart devices · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Doorbell Camera Facing the Street or a Neighbour: Privacy Rules By the Pixl Canada install
Can a Landlord Install Cameras in a Rental? Canadian Rules
Security cameras · 8 min read · updated oct 2026 Can a Landlord Install Cameras in a Rental? Canadian Rules By the Pixl Canada install
Business Security Camera Quote Checklist for Canadian Owners
Compare business camera quotes using the same coverage, equipment, cable work, storage assumptions and recurring costs. Includes a practical handover checklist.
WiFi Dead Zones for Doorbells and Cameras: A Test Checklist
Test WiFi at the mounting point before installing a doorbell or camera. Use a before-and-after worksheet to compare signal, upload speed, live view and alerts.
Smart Home Installation Cost in Canada: 2026 Price Guide
Compare Pixl Canada’s published installation prices for smart cameras, doorbells, thermostats and home WiFi or mesh setup.
Security Camera Installation Cost in Canada: 2026 Price Guide
Security camera installation with Pixl Canada starts at $200 for one or two WiFi cameras. See what affects wired, WiFi and business camera quotes.
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