There have been many changes and updates to security cameras over the years. Just recently, cameras have started to support HTML5 access using modern browsers. However, HTML5 lacks support for some critical features that are still supported by the plugins that run in Internet Explorer. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft has discontinued Internet Explorer […]
Security Camera Help
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How to Use a Security Camera as Standalone
You may be looking at security cameras for a purpose 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 time-lapse capture of a construction project. […] -
How to use your Security Camera System
In this comprehensive video guide, we demonstrate the plethora of basic functions that our security camera recorders have to offer. After you purchase your system, this guide is a starting point for learning how to use your security camera system. We start from learning to login to the recorder, and end with downloading video from […] -
How to Send 4 Security Camera Signals over 1 Wire
Security camera installations vary greatly depending on what the requirements for the system are. A common problem that we are contacted about is sending multiple camera signals over one wire in a HD over coax system. Fortunately there is a solution for sending up to 4 camera signals over 1 wire using equipment called passive […] -
Pros and Cons of Security Cameras in the Workplace and the Legal Implications
With discussions on privacy rights amongst individuals at an all-time high, the question of whether or not you should install surveillance systems in the workplace becomes a pretty complex discussion. On one hand you’d think that all businesses need security all-time installed to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment for all. On the other […] -
Tips on how to protect your Security Cameras from hackers
In this day and age it is no surprise that devices on the internet are under attack from hackers and automated computer programs called bots. In order for users to remotely view their security cameras the recorder or cameras needs to have an internet connection. However this means that security cameras and systems are vulnerable […] -
How to Troubleshoot a Security Camera
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, […] -
Live Streaming Camera Partnership Program
CCTV Camera World is proud to announce our Live Streaming Camera Partnership program for 2021. Live Streaming is becoming increasingly popular each year and is an amazing way to increase awareness of important causes, and increase recognition of an organization. We are interested in assisting organizations that invest their time and energy in the conservation […] -
How to Record a Barking Dog Problem
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 […] -
How to Setup Audio Detection on a Security Camera System
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 […] -
How to Troubleshoot HD Security Cameras Over Coax
Unlike network based security cameras, HD security cameras over Coax use BNC RG59U siamese cable that is a combination of coax video and power wiring. Coax wire is difficult to crimp if you are using cable from a spool, which can lead to many mistakes being made when installing security cameras. It is important to […] -
How to use the Universal Series Security Camera System
This guide is meant for customers who have purchased the NDAA compliant security cameras and NVR recorders from CCTV Camera World. The NVRs are compatible replacements for several third party products like Q-See Halifax or Knox recorders, or Western Digital surveillance products. To get started quickly with how to operate your new recorder we recommend […] -
How to replace Q-See Security Cameras and Systems
Large corporations that prioritize sales volume over quality of their products and support are on shaky grounds. Unsurprisingly the closure of one of the largest competitors of ours was a long time coming. Q-See is the latest business in the CCTV industry to go out of business because of their ill-fated business practices. QSee Corporation […] -
Security Camera System Troubleshooting
When your security camera system stops working it is one of those events that make you go “Now what?” There's plenty of stuff in life going wrong and the last thing you need is your camera system to stop working. Fortunately for you, as our customer, the reliability of our systems is barnone. Most of […] -
How to connect your security camera to the Internet
Security cameras that can be connected to the internet directly are called IP cameras or PoE cameras. They are digital cameras that allow the camera to be connected to an internet connection without the need for a recorder or a computer to allow internet connectivity. In this guide we demonstrate how to configure a new […] -
Ways to Secure Your Security Camera System on the Internet
Everyone wants to watch their security cameras remotely, and to do so requires placing the camera system on the internet. Having a security camera system is one thing, keeping it secure on the internet is another. Putting a surveillance system online for remote viewing is like having a house on the road that anyone can […] -
How to secure a security camera for use over the web
In corporate or military network environments there can be strict requirements to use IP security camera equipment. One of those requirements is HTTPS access which safely encrypts data between the web browser and the network camera. All of the IP cameras and Network Video Recorders we carry at CCTV Camera World have a built-in web […]