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  1. 2K vs 4K Security Cameras and Systems

    2K vs 4K Security Cameras and Systems
    When searching for security cameras to buy you may be confused by all of the jargon or details involved with camera resolution. There are three important resolutions to consider when looking for surveillance cameras: 1080P Full HD 2K 4MP QHD 4K 8MP UltraHD In the past 1080P cameras were the most popular security camera in […]
  2. How to Record Security Cameras for Free

    How to Record Security Cameras for Free
    One of the great things about network based security cameras is the amount of features they allow you to control and a variety of recording options. Recording using our central monitoring software is another great and easy feature to use after you purchase an IP camera and it's free! Read more in this guide about […]
  3. A Guide to Choosing and Installing Motion Sensor Camera Systems

    A Guide to Choosing and Installing Motion Sensor Camera Systems
    Statista reports that in the US in 2017, over 7.5 million cases of property crime were reported, with the FBI adding that in 2018, this number dropped to around 7.2 million cases. Despite the efforts of our police forces, however, and the fact that numbers have been decreasing year on year since the early 90s, […]
  4. Sending Push Notifications From Your Security System To Your Phone

    Sending Push Notifications From Your Security System To Your Phone
    A critical aspect of owning a professional security system is staying informed with what’s happening underneath your cameras at all times. A continuous live-stream of your cameras is made available to you and can be viewed using SmartPSS and IPTecno Pegaso. But what happens when you’re too busy to monitor the stream and see for […]
  5. Camera Systems: How Lenses Work

    Camera Systems: How Lenses Work
    Understanding Camera Lenses For photographers, videographers and filmmakers, understanding how lenses work will offer you more control when exploring your craft. When choosing the right lens, it is important to remember what you may lose or gain with lens speed, weight, size, focal length, cost and image quality. It's the intention of this guide to […]
  6. Outdoor Two Way Audio Security Cameras - How To

    Outdoor Two Way Audio Security Cameras - How To
    Two-way audio security cameras are becoming increasingly popular for home consumers and businesses. Most surveillance cameras with audio from online-retailers and big-name brands do not live up to expectations due to poor audio quality. Built-in microphones and speakers can be cheaply made, and produce hard to hear and low quality sound that can hardly be […]
  7. Security Camera Cable - How to choose

    Security Camera Cable - How to choose
    There are many factors that determine if someone will choose to purchase an IP camera system or HD DVR camera system. The main factor though would be whether there is any existing cabling in place that can be reused to avoid the cost of running new cable. There are two main types of cables used […]
  8. How to setup a security camera system on the network

    How to setup a security camera system on the network
    What are IP security camera systems? IP camera systems comprise of one or more IP cameras that are connected over a computer network to a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The IP camera sends video and other data in digital format over a network cable to the NVR. The NVR records […]
  9. How to add IP cameras to a Security DVR

    How to add IP cameras to a Security DVR
    Network security cameras are ubiquitous and sought after for any security camera system. If you have an existing camera system and have recently upgraded the DVR recorder by purchasing one from CCTV Camera World then you're in luck. All of our DVRs support IP cameras and PoE cameras that we offer. Since DVRs only have […]
  10. How to Change Camera Channel Type on a Security DVR

    How to Change Camera Channel Type on a Security DVR
    DVR recorders these days support traditional analog CCTV cameras, new HD security cameras over coax called HDCVI cameras, and network based IP cameras. Security DVRs can vary in the variety of signal types they support, and can be called Tribrid DVRs or XVRs. These recorders sense camera signal automatically between HDCVI and analog security cameras […]
  11. Digital Video Recorders (DVR) – An Interesting History

    Digital Video Recorders (DVR) – An Interesting History
    To say that the invention of the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) caused a lot of excitement would be an understatement. Up until that point, the only way to see a movie or television show was to either catch the TV broadcast or go to a movie theater. When the VCR came out, people could finally […]
  12. From DSLR to Security Cameras: All About Cameras

    From DSLR to Security Cameras: All About Cameras
    There are thousands of different camera models available on the market today, and they are all different. Paring down this glut of options to the one that’s right for you can be challenging, and it gets even more confusing when you take into consideration the fact that there is no single “best” camera – different […]
  13. Night Vision Technology and Its Applications

    Night Vision Technology and Its Applications
    “Night vision” is a pretty straightforward term – it is simply the ability to see in the dark, or in low-light conditions. We take it for granted in this day in age where almost every security camera has night vision. Generally, at least compared with many other animals, humans have poor biological night vision, which […]
  14. Utilizing Cameras To Monitor Animals

    Utilizing Cameras To Monitor Animals
    Animal behavior has been an unending source of curiosity for ethologists and scientists for decades. Studies in animal behavior range from feeding interactions and mating to social organization and habitat selection. By far the most effective method of gathering information on animal behavior has been surveillance cameras. These camera systems are excellent for observational purposes […]
  15. Security Camera Buying Guide

    Security Camera Buying Guide
    You’ve decided to purchase a security camera. You’ve had stock stolen at your store, or someone hit down the mailbox. Regardless of the reason, you’re looking for one thing which is safety. Even so, purchasing a security system involves understanding highly technical terms that are difficult to interpret without any prior knowledge of the security […]
  16. Understanding ONVIF and its limitations

    Understanding ONVIF and its limitations
    Anyone who is interested in IP security cameras will come across the acronym “ONVIF” at some point. The acronym has a lot of mystery behind it and can be difficult to completely understand. This article will explain and demystify common misconceptions surrounding the acronym.
  17. Difference Between Active vs. Passive PoE

    Difference Between Active vs. Passive PoE
    Power over Ethernet or PoE for short can be a new and potentially confusing term to a lot of people searching for security cameras. PoE connectivity simplifies cabling needed to connect a device by allowing power and data delivery over a single network cable such as CAT5e or CAT6. It makes it easy to connect […]
  18. 8 Benefits of Bird Watching

    8 Benefits of Bird Watching
    Bird watching is a time-honored tradition that many people enjoy today. Don’t worry, you don’t need any special equipment to go bird watching, and you certainly don’t need to travel to exotic locations. Simply sitting in your backyard and watching the birds local to your area is all it takes to engage in the hobby. […]
  19. 8 Ways To Keep Children Safe When They Are Alone

    8 Ways To Keep Children Safe When They Are Alone
    You’ll find the busier you are, the harder it is to always be available for your kids. Any parent will tell you that there will be times when they have to leave their kids home alone for any number of reasons. Still, just because you’re not home doesn’t mean you can’t keep your kids safe […]
  20. 8 Ways to Keep a Loved One with a Disability Safe

    8 Ways to Keep a Loved One with a Disability Safe
    If you have a loved one who has a disability it’s only natural that you would look out for their well-being. And while you would likely prefer to be with them at all times, stepping away from your job and other responsibilities may not be feasible. In the instances where you have to leave your […]

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