Security cameras are much more diverse than you may think. The purpose we have in our head for our CCTV systems is the surveillance of people and property, but the truth is, they’re used for a lot more than just that. We don’t always have to look at them as a way to avoid disaster […]
Google Glass hasn’t been around long enough yet for us to form much of an opinion about it. The fact of the matter is that people are already saying that it’s opening the doorway for all other kinds of wearable tech, even though it already has users being labeled as “Glassholes.” Whether you’ve formed an opinion […]
We know that selecting your CCTV cameras and video recorder may have been a little more work than you might have anticipated. We’re sorry to say that the decision making process isn’t over just yet. We can say with confidence that about 90% of tech support related issues are a result of problems with cabling. […]
A dynamic DNS can cause you quite a headache down the road after installing a CCTV security camera system. For that reason, it’s better to deal with it right away than wait until it becomes a major problem for you. The truth is, if you wait for it to become a problem, you probably won’t […]
Network security camera systems, also known as IP camera systems, are some of the nicest cameras and surveillance systems available on today’s market. The high definition resolution and remarkable fluidity do come at a small price. We’re not talking about dollars here, but rather a time investment. You’ll probably find yourself needing to add a […]
The Beginning You need to start somewhere and if you’ve gotten as far as this article, you know by now that picking out the equipment for your CCTV system isn’t as simple as you originally thought. Don’t worry; we’re going to make this fun again. We just need to cover some more of the basics […]
As of October 2013, it seems that AT&T has gone through some pretty monumental changes. Unfortunately, none of these changes seem to be for the better from the customer standpoint. Whether you’re an existing customer or looking into the possibility of becoming a customer, this applies to you.
Port forwarding is one of the most important steps in setting up a security camera system. Although it is an easy task for an experienced IT professional, it is difficult for most CCTV installers that are used to just running simple coax setups, and almost impossible for most home consumers unless they have some sort […]
Over the years audio and video technology has drastically evolved. Today the current standard in high definition audio and video is HDMI or High-Definition Multimedia Interface.The HDMI interface is designed to transfer both high-definition audio and video through one cable (HDMI Cable). CCTV security camera systems have also added HDMI capabilities (RCA, BNC, and VGA […]
A CCTV security camera system can be a huge financial investment. Taking a proactive stance in protecting this investment should be a no-brainer. There are several things you can do to ensure and prolong the longevity of their newly purchased CCTV security camera system.
Several factors come into play when setting up a CCTV security camera system that is right for you. You must determine where the system will be installed, how many cameras you will need, the type of camera, which DVR you want, how much storage space you will need, and much, much more. Something that shouldn’t […]
After installing your security camera system, one of the first walls you might find yourself running into is getting your camera feed pulled up on your internet browser. Assuming you’ve connected your DVR/NVR to your network correctly, this is a pretty simple issue to fix.
If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you can no longer remotely access your DVR as you once could, you’ve come to the right place. While you may have gone through the efforts of port forwarding, it’s not always permanent.
We all worry about our children. More specifically, we worry about them the most when we can’t see them. This shared fear among parents is what birthed the modern day baby monitor, originally invented in 1937. These baby monitors provided some overdue relief for parents who didn’t always find themselves in the same room as […]
Port forwarding is the act of creating openings in your network so that people on the outside can access information and data on the inside. Why do you need to go through this process for CCTV systems? This is the step in the installation that allows for remote access of your DVR and/or cameras. For […]
Network based IP cameras have become immensely popular because of their lowering cost, high resolution video capabilities, and integration of complex functions all over a single network connection. We recommend the use of our PoE IP cameras with network video recorder that we sell because our NVRs offer easy configuration of our cameras. When installing […]
Security cameras are much more diverse than you may think. The purpose we have in our head for our CCTV systems is the surveillance of people and property, but the truth is, they’re used for a lot more than just that. We don’t always have to look at them as a way to avoid disaster […]
A dynamic DNS can cause you quite a headache down the road after installing a CCTV security camera system. For that reason, it’s better to deal with it right away than wait until it becomes a major problem for you. The truth is, if you wait for it to become a problem, you probably won’t […]
The Beginning You need to start somewhere and if you’ve gotten as far as this article, you know by now that picking out the equipment for your CCTV system isn’t as simple as you originally thought. Don’t worry; we’re going to make this fun again. We just need to cover some more of the basics […]
We all worry about our children. More specifically, we worry about them the most when we can’t see them. This shared fear among parents is what birthed the modern day baby monitor, originally invented in 1937. These baby monitors provided some overdue relief for parents who didn’t always find themselves in the same room as […]
Network based IP cameras have become immensely popular because of their lowering cost, high resolution video capabilities, and integration of complex functions all over a single network connection. We recommend the use of our PoE IP cameras with network video recorder that we sell because our NVRs offer easy configuration of our cameras. When installing […]