If you’re planning to install or own a surveillance system using IP security cameras, ONVIF is one of those terms you’ll probably come across. Short for the Open Network Video Interface Forum, which maintains the standard, ONVIF is a loosely followed industry protocol standard that allows cameras, recorders, and software from different camera and network […]
You may be thinking of using a security camera for purposes other than security and safety. On a daily basis, we receive inquiries about how to use our cameras for observation-related uses, such as watching after animals in a zoo or animal sanctuary, live streaming a sporting event, or a time-lapse capture of a construction […]
A very important feature that is not found with older or cheap IP camera systems is offline alerts. These offline alerts are extremely important for recognizing when a break-in is happening. Vandals and thieves will notice security cameras and try to destroy, damage, or disconnect the cameras. When that happens you will want to be […]
One of the biggest advantages of choosing a LiveCam from CCTV Camera World is how simple it is to embed your live stream directly on your website. With support for popular streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live, you can offer a seamless viewing experience to your audience without the hassle of recurring fees. Plus, […]
The internet has emerged as the predominant platform for most people to access entertainment, news, and cultural content that matters to them. The live streaming video market has expanded significantly due to the contributions of industry titans such as Amazon’s Twitch, Google’s YouTube Live, and Meta’s Facebook Live. There are countless creators in this digital […]
When it comes to live streaming, the right camera equipment makes all the difference. A great example of this is the Gorilla Cam from Zoo Atlanta. They’re using one of our Live Streaming Cameras to give wildlife lovers a live look at the western lowland gorillas in their Ford African Rain Forest habitat. This stream […]
Buying a security camera is exciting, but setting one up and using it can be difficult if you’re not tech-savvy. Don’t worry! We’re here to help you get your camera up and running in no time; no prior tech experience or skills are required. We’ll show you how to power and connect the camera, view […]
It is tough to understand and keep up with technology because of the abundance of jargon and acronyms. This is especially true for security cameras and camera systems, as people do not work with them on a daily basis. One of the most common questions is whether IP cameras, the latest and greatest surveillance cameras, […]
Now that remotely viewing security cameras is becoming more popular, it is important to know what internet speeds are needed to remotely view a camera system. While it’s great to have a system that allows for remote viewing from anywhere, many times customer expectations are not met because of no fault of the cameras or […]
If you’re planning on using a professional IP camera to your home or business computer network, you’re going to have to account for some computer network related configuration to ensure that the camera will be accessible on the local network and viewable from the Internet. Proper camera deployment for a standalone security camera involves running […]
This guide is designed for customers considering purchasing a professional WiFi wireless camera from us or for those trying to set up an Avalonix Premium Series camera they’ve bought from CCTV Camera World. Before you purchase or set up a Wireless Security Camera, it’s important to understand some common misconceptions: Wireless vs. Wire-Free: Wireless cameras […]
As we continue to advance video technology to allow for greater detail than ever before, we find that we’re using far more bandwidth and storage space than a decade ago. There is also a limitation to h.264 encoding that does not support 8k. With these factors being known something needed to be done. So work on […]
Most security cameras that are outdoor rated do not come with built-in microphones to ensure that no water can leak in. This means that you must add an external security camera microphone to these cameras in order to record audio. CCTV Camera World carries microphones for indoor or outdoor cameras. Most IP security cameras with […]
Although most surveillance equipment configuration tools tend to be Windows based, we are proud to introduce the IP configuration tools for our Premium Series IP cameras, NVRs, and DVR recorders. This config tool will allow you find compatible devices on your local network, and change their IP address at the click of a button. This […]
The simplicity of network based security cameras offered by CCTV Camera World makes troubleshooting a relatively easy process. Our IP cameras, network cameras, and PoE cameras feature plug and play technology that allows them to intelligently talk to our PoE NVRs. When you purchase a NVR with a built-in PoE switch, and our PoE Cameras, […]
When shopping for a security camera system, customer’s usually focus on purchasing the best resolution cameras such as 4K security cameras to capture the greatest detail possible of intruders. While that logic may suffice in some instances, it doesn’t help when they get robbed in the middle of the night by suspects wearing masks and […]
It’s no surprise that we get a lot of customers looking to record a particular nuisance that is common in rural, urban, and suburban areas alike. That nuisance is a dog barking at odd hours of the night and the dog’s owner doing nothing to keep their pet quiet. Customers who are on the receiving […]
Audio Detection is a feature that can be a very reliable way to capture a conversation or other important sounds that need to be recorded. It allows a security camera with a built-in microphone or audio line-in to trigger recording when sound is detected. You no longer have to rely on video-based motion detection to […]
PoE Cameras are types of IP cameras that come with a web server built-in that is easily accessible using the camera IP address when the cameras are deployed in an IP camera system over the network. The web interface contains settings on PoE cameras like license plate cameras, PTZ, and Smart Security Cameras that require […]
Configuration tools are important when it comes to setting up, owning and managing a security camera system. These tools are especially useful when it comes to configuring IP security camera systems. This includes configuring recorders such as NVRs, DVRs, and XVRs for a network to set up remote viewing. In the article below we show […]
If you’re planning to install or own a surveillance system using IP security cameras, ONVIF is one of those terms you’ll probably come across. Short for the Open Network Video Interface Forum, which maintains the standard, ONVIF is a loosely followed industry protocol standard that allows cameras, recorders, and software from different camera and network […]
You may be thinking of using a security camera for purposes other than security and safety. On a daily basis, we receive inquiries about how to use our cameras for observation-related uses, such as watching after animals in a zoo or animal sanctuary, live streaming a sporting event, or a time-lapse capture of a construction […]
A very important feature that is not found with older or cheap IP camera systems is offline alerts. These offline alerts are extremely important for recognizing when a break-in is happening. Vandals and thieves will notice security cameras and try to destroy, damage, or disconnect the cameras. When that happens you will want to be […]
One of the biggest advantages of choosing a LiveCam from CCTV Camera World is how simple it is to embed your live stream directly on your website. With support for popular streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live, you can offer a seamless viewing experience to your audience without the hassle of recurring fees. Plus, […]
The internet has emerged as the predominant platform for most people to access entertainment, news, and cultural content that matters to them. The live streaming video market has expanded significantly due to the contributions of industry titans such as Amazon’s Twitch, Google’s YouTube Live, and Meta’s Facebook Live. There are countless creators in this digital […]
Buying a security camera is exciting, but setting one up and using it can be difficult if you’re not tech-savvy. Don’t worry! We’re here to help you get your camera up and running in no time; no prior tech experience or skills are required. We’ll show you how to power and connect the camera, view […]
It is tough to understand and keep up with technology because of the abundance of jargon and acronyms. This is especially true for security cameras and camera systems, as people do not work with them on a daily basis. One of the most common questions is whether IP cameras, the latest and greatest surveillance cameras, […]
Now that remotely viewing security cameras is becoming more popular, it is important to know what internet speeds are needed to remotely view a camera system. While it’s great to have a system that allows for remote viewing from anywhere, many times customer expectations are not met because of no fault of the cameras or […]
If you’re planning on using a professional IP camera to your home or business computer network, you’re going to have to account for some computer network related configuration to ensure that the camera will be accessible on the local network and viewable from the Internet. Proper camera deployment for a standalone security camera involves running […]
This guide is designed for customers considering purchasing a professional WiFi wireless camera from us or for those trying to set up an Avalonix Premium Series camera they’ve bought from CCTV Camera World. Before you purchase or set up a Wireless Security Camera, it’s important to understand some common misconceptions: Wireless vs. Wire-Free: Wireless cameras […]
As we continue to advance video technology to allow for greater detail than ever before, we find that we’re using far more bandwidth and storage space than a decade ago. There is also a limitation to h.264 encoding that does not support 8k. With these factors being known something needed to be done. So work on […]
Most security cameras that are outdoor rated do not come with built-in microphones to ensure that no water can leak in. This means that you must add an external security camera microphone to these cameras in order to record audio. CCTV Camera World carries microphones for indoor or outdoor cameras. Most IP security cameras with […]
Although most surveillance equipment configuration tools tend to be Windows based, we are proud to introduce the IP configuration tools for our Premium Series IP cameras, NVRs, and DVR recorders. This config tool will allow you find compatible devices on your local network, and change their IP address at the click of a button. This […]
The simplicity of network based security cameras offered by CCTV Camera World makes troubleshooting a relatively easy process. Our IP cameras, network cameras, and PoE cameras feature plug and play technology that allows them to intelligently talk to our PoE NVRs. When you purchase a NVR with a built-in PoE switch, and our PoE Cameras, […]
When shopping for a security camera system, customer’s usually focus on purchasing the best resolution cameras such as 4K security cameras to capture the greatest detail possible of intruders. While that logic may suffice in some instances, it doesn’t help when they get robbed in the middle of the night by suspects wearing masks and […]
Configuration tools are important when it comes to setting up, owning and managing a security camera system. These tools are especially useful when it comes to configuring IP security camera systems. This includes configuring recorders such as NVRs, DVRs, and XVRs for a network to set up remote viewing. In the article below we show […]