Remote access is one of the first features customers ask about when choosing a security camera system. With AvaEye™ cameras and recorders, you don’t need complicated router port forwarding or to pay monthly subscription fees. Every AvaEye device with cloud support includes direct browser access through our secure cloud platform. That means you can log […]
Security Camera System Guides
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How to Set Up an App Password in Gmail
Online account and information security has become the utmost priority of businesses in the wake of rampant hacking that led to leaks of sensitive data. Over the years, Google and other websites have added several security features to Google and Gmail accounts to increase security. Not only is it for security purposes to reduce leaks […] -
Email Motion Alerts Guide for Security Camera Systems
CCTV Camera World provides all of their security camera systems with standard features that include video-based motion detection and email alert notifications. Although setting up video recording based on motion detection is straightforward, configuring email alerts and integrating email accounts may be daunting for users who are unfamiliar with our system interface. In the following […] -
Connect Alarm Sensors to Your PoE NVR Security Camera System
Motion and intelligent detection are helpful features in most security camera systems, but they aren’t always the most reliable way to detect events. Changes in lighting, random objects, and animals can still cause unwanted recordings even with the most advanced algorithms out there. That’s where alarm inputs come in. Alarm inputs allow you to connect […] -
How to Trigger Recording on your Security Camera System using a Switch
Security cameras do more than watch a property. With the right setup, they also help with business and clerical tasks. Our approach is simple: we pair a professional CCTV Camera World system with a manual trigger. A physical switch connected to the camera or recorder starts and stops capture on demand. One press on a […] -
How to Backup your Security Camera System to the Cloud for FREE with Dropbox
Backing up footage from your security camera system to the cloud adds an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. Many camera systems sold by big-box retailers and our online competitors come with monthly fees or require long-term commitments. With Security Cameras Inc™ (SCI) cameras and recorders from CCTV Camera World, you can back […] -
Security Cameras for Marijuana Businesses: A State-by-State Compliance Guide
In the ever-growing legal cannabis industry of 2025, security and surveillance have become paramount for dispensaries, grow facilities, and transportation businesses. With state laws mandating 24/7 monitoring, secure storage, and proper camera placement, selecting the right cannabis video security is not only about protection—it’s about compliance and the future of your business. At CCTV Camera […] -
Stop Hackers From Getting Into Your Security Camera System
As more and more electronics or Internet of Things (IoT) devices require internet access, they become easy targets for hackers and cybercriminals. Security camera systems are no exception to this increased risk. If you want to view your cameras remotely or get alerts, connecting them to the internet exposes them to potential cybersecurity threats. Within […] -
How to Protect Your Identity from Cyber Security Threats
Our world has become a connected web of electronic devices. Nearly everyone has a phone, an email account, computers, credit cards, medical records and so on. Everything is connected. In fact, the only way you can escape this massive interconnected world of ours would be to bury all of your electronics into the ground and […] -
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 […] -
20 Tips for a Trouble-Free Security Camera System
Whether you’re setting up a new security camera system or upgrading your existing one, some components require careful handling and regular maintenance to prevent potential issues. Over the years, we’ve seen a variety of avoidable mistakes: from connecting passive Power over Ethernet to a PoE camera, using 24V AC with a 12V DC camera, to […] -
How to Convert DAV to AVI
AVI and MP4 files are two of the most common video file formats for computers and smartphones. When you export video from an Avalonix Premium series security camera recorder, we recommend exporting the raw DAV file format for the best experience. Converting the file while exporting using your recorder, especially with larger files or over […] -
Security Camera Systems for a Cabin or Vacation Home
Security cameras have beneficial use cases in a variety of settings beyond businesses and residential homes. With increasingly frequent break-ins of equipment sheds, hunting cabins, vacation homes, cottages, or wilderness visitor centers, it’s important to understand how a security camera system can prevent or prosecute intruders that steal or cause damage. Even in remote areas, […] -
How to Video: Use an Avalonix Security Camera to Report Your Noisy Neighbor
The tutorial video showcased above guides viewers through the setup process of the Avalonix Premium Series Audio Detection feature. Ideal for those seeking to record video and audio evidence of disturbances such as noisy neighbors or barking dogs, this feature simplifies monitoring audible nuisances within any neighborhood. The setup can be effortlessly completed either directly […] -
How to Use Premium Security Systems by Avalonix
This guide contains everything you need to know about the Avalonix Premium Series Systems and Recorders. Whether you’re a novice setting up your first Avalonix security system or an advanced user looking to expand your knowledge of these systems, this guide is for you. Discover the many ways to harness the power of your Avalonix […] -
Barn Security Camera System
Security camera systems are beneficial not only for urban areas where crime is a known threat, but also for rural areas and farms. Security systems are useful for almost any project, whether it’s to monitor livestock or prevent equipment theft. Even without internet access to a barn, it is possible to monitor and manage a […] -
How to view a Security Camera System on Two Monitors
Most of our security camera video recorders feature dual video outputs that include a VGA and HDMI connector. These two video outputs display the same exact screen, meaning what you see on your VGA monitor will be the same as the HDMI monitor. They will not allow you to have your cameras split between two […] -
How to View a Security Camera System from the Web
At CCTV Camera World, we focus on security camera systems that provide various ways to keep an eye on your property. There are three different ways to view cameras in our security systems: 1) through our Smartphone App; 2) through PC or Mac software; or 3) through a web browser, and are all free to […] -
How to set the Monitor Resolution of your Security Camera Recorder
If you are having issues with using a monitor or TV to view your security camera system it usually relates to the resolution that the system is trying to display. It’s important to take the necessary troubleshooting steps to gather information on why the display is not working. Often times it’s easy to assume that […]