Security & Surveillance

Commercial-Grade Security Cameras, Access Control & Fire Alarm Systems

Island Electrical Supply carries over 135 security cameras, access control panels, fire alarm devices, and surveillance accessories from the brands that installers trust most. Our security catalog includes products from Hikvision, Uniview, Seco-Larm, AiPhone, and Potter, covering every layer of a commercial security system from perimeter surveillance to interior fire detection. Whether you are outfitting a single storefront or bidding a multi-building campus, you will find the right equipment at installer-friendly pricing with same-day shipping on in-stock items.

Best for: Security integrators, low-voltage contractors, property managers, IT directors, and facilities teams upgrading commercial security systems

Security Brands We Carry

• Hikvision — Industry-leading IP cameras, NVRs, and video analytics trusted in commercial and enterprise installations worldwide.
• Uniview (UNV) — Cost-effective IP surveillance cameras and recorders with smart detection features built for small-to-midsize deployments.
• AiPhone — Premium video intercom and door entry systems designed for multi-tenant buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• Akuvox — SIP-based smart intercom panels with facial recognition and mobile app integration for modern access management.
• Potter — Fire alarm control panels, flow switches, and supervisory devices engineered for code-compliant commercial fire protection.
• FireLite — Addressable and conventional fire alarm panels favored by contractors for reliability and straightforward programming.
• Napco — Integrated security and fire alarm solutions combining intrusion detection, access control, and cellular communication.
• Rosslare — Scalable access control hardware including readers, controllers, and credentials for small and enterprise environments.
• Seco-Larm — Extensive line of enforcement accessories, magnetic contacts, request-to-exit sensors, and power supplies used across the security industry.
• Hartman Controls — Specialty access control components including electric strikes, magnetic locks, and gate control interfaces.

We also stock surveillance and security products from InVid, System Sensor, Silent Knight, Ubiquiti, Western Digital, and Seagate to round out complete system designs.

Security Systems by Category

• Security Cameras — Turret, dome, bullet, and PTZ cameras in resolutions from 2 MP to 32 MP, with options for night vision, varifocal lenses, deep-learning analytics, and vandal-resistant housings.
• NVRs & Video Recorders — Network video recorders sized from 4-channel units for small offices up to 32-channel racks for enterprise campuses, supporting H.265+ compression and remote playback.
• Access Control Systems — Controllers, card readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, and credentials that let you manage who enters every door on a property.
• Intercoms & Door Entry — Video and audio intercom stations, lobby panels, and tenant directory systems for visitor management in residential and commercial buildings.
• Fire Alarm Systems — Control panels, pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, notification appliances, and annunciators for code-compliant fire protection.
• Door Hardware & Exit Devices — Panic bars, push-pull trim, door closers, and exit hardware that integrate with electronic access control for life-safety compliance.
• Surveillance Storage — Surveillance-rated hard drives from Western Digital and Seagate, purpose-built for 24/7 recording in NVR and DVR applications.

Need cable and networking infrastructure for your security camera system? See our Cables collection for bulk Cat6 and RG59 siamese, and visit Networking Equipment for PoE switches, patch panels, and UniFi network gear that power and connect IP security devices.

How to Choose the Right Security System

Designing a commercial security system starts with understanding the site. A retail location with a single entrance has very different requirements than a warehouse with loading docks, perimeter fencing, and multiple tenant spaces. Before selecting hardware, map out every area that needs coverage, identify doors that require controlled access, and determine whether fire alarm integration is part of the project scope. This upfront planning prevents costly change orders and ensures the finished surveillance system matches the threat profile of the building.

When selecting security cameras, resolution and form factor are the two most important decisions. A 4 MP turret camera delivers strong detail for indoor hallways and retail floors, while an 8 MP bullet camera with a motorized varifocal lens handles parking lots and building perimeters where subjects may be farther away. For areas requiring 360-degree awareness, consider a panoramic fisheye or a PTZ camera with auto-tracking. Hikvision and Uniview both offer deep-learning analytics such as line crossing, intrusion detection, and facial comparison that reduce false alarms and give operators actionable alerts instead of endless motion clips. Match your camera count to your NVR channel capacity and storage needs, keeping in mind that higher resolution and higher frame rates consume more drive space per day.

Commercial access control systems range from standalone keypads on a single door to networked controllers managing hundreds of openings across multiple buildings. Credential types include proximity cards, smart cards, mobile phone credentials, PIN codes, and biometrics. For most commercial projects, a multi-door controller paired with proximity or smart-card readers provides the best balance of security, cost, and convenience. Electric strikes work well on standard latch doors, while magnetic locks are preferred for double doors, gates, and high-security openings. Always pair electronic locks with a request-to-exit sensor and integrate with the fire alarm panel so doors release automatically during an alarm event.

Fire alarm system design is driven by code requirements from NFPA 72 and the local authority having jurisdiction. Conventional panels divide a building into zones and are cost-effective for smaller facilities, while addressable panels assign a unique address to every device, making trouble and alarm identification faster in large or complex buildings. Potter and FireLite panels cover both conventional and addressable architectures. Pair panels with the appropriate mix of photoelectric smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, horn-strobes, and duct detectors based on occupancy type and ceiling height. System Sensor and Silent Knight devices are widely specified for commercial fire protection and integrate cleanly with the panels we stock.

Intercom and door-entry systems tie the final layer of visitor management into a security design. AiPhone video intercoms are a proven choice for multi-tenant residential buildings, school vestibules, and hospital entry points. Akuvox SIP-based panels add facial recognition and smartphone-based answering, which appeals to modern commercial and mixed-use properties. When planning an intercom system, confirm whether it will operate standalone or integrate with the building's access control platform, and ensure the network infrastructure can support video traffic from lobby stations to indoor monitors or mobile devices.

Why Buy Security Equipment from Island Electrical Supply

Island Electrical Supply ships in-stock security cameras, NVRs, access control hardware, and fire alarm devices the same day when orders are placed by the afternoon cutoff. We offer free shipping on qualifying orders, so your project materials arrive without added freight costs eating into the job budget. Every item we sell is sourced through authorized distribution channels, giving you genuine manufacturer warranties and firmware support.

We serve contractors, integrators, and IT professionals with bulk and installer pricing that stays competitive against national distributors. If you manage multiple projects or purchase on a recurring schedule, ask about net terms for qualified business accounts. Our catalog is built around the brands and part numbers that low-voltage professionals actually spec, so you spend less time hunting for SKUs and more time on the job site.

From a single replacement camera to a full-building security camera system with access control and fire alarm integration, Island Electrical Supply provides the products, pricing, and shipping speed that keep your projects on schedule.