Package theft cameras work well as a pair: a doorbell or porch camera for the step, and a camera on the driveway or garage corner. Pixl Canada installs a battery video doorbell for $99 and a wired one on existing wiring for $149. WiFi cameras start at $200 for one or two cameras, or $89 each when added to a visit, before tax.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Prices checked October 31, 2026. 7 min read. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- Porch, driveway and garage in one visit
- Doorbell $99 or $149
- Detail-distance table by lens angle
- Pay after the job
- Cover the step with a doorbell or porch camera, and the driveway or garage corner with a second camera.
- A doorbell plus one added camera is $188. A doorbell plus two is $277.
- Wide lenses see more but show less detail far away. Use the table to check your distances.
- A wide driveway camera does not reliably read plates.
Which camera covers which spot?
Parcels disappear from the step, but vehicles and tools disappear from the driveway and garage. Treat them as three views.
| Spot | Camera | What to frame | Posted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front step and door | Video doorbell or porch camera | The mat, the door and the walkway to the step | $99 battery, $149 wired; or $89 as an added camera |
| Driveway | WiFi camera on the garage corner or soffit | Parked vehicles and the walkway to the house | $89 added, or from $200 for one or two |
| Garage door and side path | WiFi camera at the garage corner | The door, the side gate and tools by the wall | $89 added, or from $200 for one or two |
| Detached garage | WiFi camera plus a node if the signal is weak | The door facing the yard | Camera as above. WiFi setup from $129 |
What does a porch and driveway setup cost?
A doorbell on its own is $99 or $149. Cameras are $89 each when added to the same visit, and one or two cameras on a visit with nothing else start at $200.
| Setup | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Battery doorbell only | Posted price | $99 |
| Wired doorbell on existing wiring only | Posted price | $149 |
| Battery doorbell plus driveway camera | $99 + $89 | $188 |
| Battery doorbell plus driveway and garage cameras | $99 + 2 x $89 | $277 |
| Wired doorbell plus two cameras | $149 + 2 x $89 | $327 |
| Driveway and garage cameras, no doorbell | Posted price | From $200 |
| Node for a detached garage plus two cameras | $129 + 2 x $89 | $307 |
Not included: the doorbell and cameras themselves, any cloud plan, tax, new outlets and new wiring for lights. New doorbell wiring and wired recorder systems get a free written quote. See the video doorbell installation page and the installation price list.
Cover the step, driveway and garage
Text a photo of each spot. Fixed quote before you book. Pay after the job.
How far can the camera see detail?
A wide lens covers more ground but spreads the same pixels thinner. The table shows how far away a person can be and still meet the industry DORI detail levels. Recognize means about 125 pixels per metre, and identify means about 250.
| Lens angle | Scene width at 6 m | Identify (250 px/m): 2K / 4K | Recognize (125 px/m): 2K / 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90° | 12.0 m | 5.1 m / 7.7 m | 10.2 m / 15.4 m |
| 110° | 17.1 m | 3.6 m / 5.4 m | 7.2 m / 10.8 m |
| 130° (many doorbells) | 25.7 m | 2.4 m / 3.6 m | 4.8 m / 7.2 m |
Read it this way: a 130 degree doorbell shows good detail on a step 2 m away but not on a car 10 m down the driveway. For a driveway, use a narrower lens or a higher resolution and mount the camera at the garage corner. See how far a camera can see and how high to mount a camera.
What should you check before you book?
| Check | Why it matters | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi at the spot | A garage at the edge of your signal drops offline | Test with your phone. See WiFi dead zones |
| Headlight glare at night | Headlights can wash out a driveway picture | See picture problems and fixes |
| Plan for alerts | Package and person alerts can need a paid plan | See cameras without a subscription |
| Where the lens points | Keep neighbours’ windows and yards out of frame | See Canadian camera laws |
How does booking work?
- Send the photos. A photo of the door, the driveway from the house and the garage wall, plus the camera or doorbell model.
- Get a fixed price. We confirm the price from the table before you book.
- Pick a time. We book a visit. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
- We install and set up. We mount and aim each camera or doorbell, connect it to WiFi and set up alerts and motion zones.
- You pay after the job. Credit or debit card, e-transfer or cash.
Stop parcels disappearing from the step
Fixed quote from photos. Pay after the job.
Is this setup right for you?
Your parcels are left on the step, you want the driveway and garage covered, and you will buy the camera or doorbell yourself.
You need plates read at a gate, a new floodlight circuit or a new outlet, which is an electrician’s job, or a doorbell in a condo hallway. Condos have their own rules: doorbell cameras in condos. Whole-property wired systems get a free written quote.
Driveway, garage and package theft cameras: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a package theft camera?
A battery video doorbell is $99 and a wired one on existing wiring is $149. WiFi cameras start at $200 for one or two cameras, or $89 each when added to a visit. All prices are before tax, with a fixed quote before you book.
Is a doorbell or a porch camera better for parcels?
A doorbell sits at the door and sees whoever steps up to it. A separate camera can watch the step and the walkway from a wider angle. Many homes use both. See the video doorbell or entry camera guide.
Can you mount a camera above the garage door or on the soffit?
Usually yes. Send a photo of the wall and the height. High mounts and masonry take longer, and we confirm the price from your photos before you book.
Will the camera read licence plates?
A wide-angle driveway camera is not reliable for plates, especially at night and at angle. A plate camera is a separate setup. See the licence plate camera guide.
Do I need WiFi at a detached garage?
Yes, for a WiFi camera. Test the signal at the garage wall with your phone. If it drops, a mesh node between the house and garage can fix it. WiFi or mesh setup starts at $129.
Does the camera send package alerts?
That depends on the camera model and sometimes on a paid plan. Check your model before you buy. See doorbell cameras without a subscription.
Can the camera point at the street or my neighbour’s house?
Aim at your own property and keep neighbours’ windows and yards out of frame. Read the privacy rules for cameras facing the street before you choose the angle.
How soon can you install it, and when do I pay?
Same-day service is available when we have an opening. You pay after the job, by card, e-transfer or cash.
Get your porch, driveway and garage covered
Send photos of each spot. Fixed quote before you book. Pay after the job.
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Sources and method. Prices are Pixl Canada’s posted prices, checked October 31, 2026, in Canadian dollars before tax. Totals were calculated with Python: $99 + $89 = $188; $99 + 2 x $89 = $277; $149 + 2 x $89 = $327; $129 + 2 x $89 = $307. Detail distances use scene width = 2 x distance x tan(angle / 2) and pixels per metre = horizontal pixels / scene width, compared with the IEC 62676-4 DORI levels of 125 px/m (recognize) and 250 px/m (identify), using 2560 px for 2K and 3840 px for 4K. They assume good light and a camera facing the scene; night, glare and compression lower real detail. Check your camera’s datasheet.
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.