When searching for a camera system for the first time, there are often a lot of questions that come up. Researching anything on the internet is a dangerous endeavor. The
Avoid CCTV System Downtime
One of the hardest parts of working in this industry is the fact that the products we sell are electronics. Like many electronics, security cameras and DVR recorders can arrive
DDNS & Dynamic IP Addresses for DVR Security Systems
A customer called me the other day about a problem with viewing his DVR from his iPhone. The man had previously setup his system months earlier, but now he was
The Benefits of Solar CCTV Cameras
It seems nowadays that everyone is “Going Green” or becoming more environmentally conscious with hybrid cars, increasing recycling awareness, and using alternative energy sources. One of the alternative energy sources
Masking for Motion Detection and Privacy Masking
Oftentimes when using video surveillance, there are certain areas that need to be either concealed (Privacy Masking) or areas that must prevent the motion detection from going off (Masking). If
CCTV Lens Guide: Choosing a Security Camera Lens
Below is a guide we’ve created for the sole purpose of educating you on the various terms that go along with CCTV or security camera lenses. There are a lot
Case Study: License Plate Capture Day & Night
We had a customer who called us that had problems with break-ins in the last several months. The customer already had cameras around his premises but nothing solid to identify
Day-Night and IR Surveillance Cameras
When it comes to recording overnight, there are several ways that cameras can do this. Infrared is essential when recording overnight. Day/Night recording is available on the dome, fixed dome,
Should I Use Electric Strikes or Magnetic Locks for Access Control?
Magnetic Locks Magnetic door locks, are good for local, low-risk security applications such as indoor closets where occupants are stationed in the vicinity, or they fall within the perimeter of