Question 1

Is SightPlanr really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — sign up, plan cameras, switches and APs, and export your design at no cost. No hidden API fees because we use free satellite tiles.

Question 2

Do I need to install anything?

Accepted Answer

No. SightPlanr runs entirely in your browser. Sign in from any device and your projects sync automatically.

Question 3

Which cameras and access points are supported?

Accepted Answer

Common bullet, dome, PTZ and fisheye cameras with configurable FOV, range and rotation. UniFi APs (U6, U7, AC-Pro and more) plus generic models. You can also create custom devices.

Question 4

Can I upload my own floor plan or drone shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload an aerial image or floor plan, calibrate the scale once, then drop devices directly on top with accurate distances.

Question 5

Can I share a project with my team or a client?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Invite collaborators by email as viewers or editors so estimators, installers and clients all stay on the same page.

Question 6

Does it handle PoE budgets and cable runs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SightPlanr tracks ports per switch, lets you mark uplink / long-range PoE / PoE / no-PoE roles, computes cable distance per run and validates total PoE budget per switch.

Question 7

Can SightPlanr estimate NVR storage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The built-in storage calculator takes camera count, resolution, FPS, codec and recording schedule (24/7, business-hours, motion, night) and returns required TB.

Question 8

Does it warn about cable length limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each cable run shows real-world length and warns when it exceeds 100 m PoE limits. You can bypass with long-range PoE — the planner notes the 10 Mbps trade-off.

Question 9

Can I export a bill of materials?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Export devices, cables and a full BOM as CSV. The planner flags any items missing a unit cost before generating the estimate.

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