Ensure comprehensive security with CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) systems. This category explores the different CCTV camera types, their functionalities, and ideal applications. Learn about high-resolution options, night vision capabilities, and remote monitoring possibilities. Empower yourself with clear and constant surveillance for your property.
You may have noticed that CCTV cameras are often mounted on poles. This is because the camera can capture a wide range of areas from above. But if the pole height isn’t accurate or if the camera isn’t mounted to a certain height, the surveillance system won’t be effective. So, what is the actual CCTV…
Security cameras have three types of lights – power light, infrared light, and indicator light. While the power and infrared lights are basically red-green and red, indicator lights can show different colors including red, blue, green, yellow, orange, white, etc. You may have noticed a blue light on a security camera and wondered what it…
CCTV cameras are used to capture sensitive and important footage that needs to be stored safely. For this, keeping the footage backup on cloud storage can be the easiest option to access them from anywhere and anytime. But the question is – can you use google drive for CCTV cameras? CCTV cameras normally use their…
The recordings of a CCTV are stored in DVR (digital video recorder) and NVR (network video recorder). As the DVR has limited storage, you may have to delete the previous recordings to store new recordings on the DVR. To store important footage, you should back up them to an external hard drive. You simply need…
If you have a perfectly decorated house with newly painted walls, you may don’t want to ruin them by drilling a security camera. Mounting a security camera by drilling a wall makes them harder to steal, but if you move them to another place, the mounted place of the wall looks really bad. You can…
Having worked in the security industry for over a decade, I am quite familiar with both CCTV and cable TV systems. From my experience, I can highlight several key differences between the two technologies. The main purpose of CCTV is video surveillance – the cameras and cables form a closed loop to monitor a specific…
Installing or mounting a security camera on a wall can be troublesome especially if the place for mounting the camera is a brick wall. But if you can apply the right technique using the right tools, this task can be easier than you think. You can install the security camera on a brick wall by…
As someone who’s been involved in setting up quite a few CCTV systems, I understand the importance of choosing the right cable for the job. The decision between Cat6 Ethernet cable and coaxial cable is a critical one, as it can greatly impact the performance of your surveillance system. In short, Coax cables offer a…
You may want to install CCTV cameras in a communal area like an apartment building lobby, shared garage, or community garden for added security and to deter crime. However, there are important legal and ethical considerations when recording video in semi-public spaces used by multiple people. In short, if it’s for a legitimate purpose, you…
As someone who’s worked in the security and surveillance industry for several years, I’ve often encountered situations where the need to edit CCTV footage arises. Whether it’s for improving image quality, removing irrelevant segments, or enhancing specific details, the editing of CCTV footage can be a valuable tool when used ethically and responsibly. And yes,…
Safety and security have become paramount concerns for individuals, organizations, and communities nowadays where Close close-circuit television (CCTV) system is playing a vital role in providing efficient security. The CCTV supervisor is considered the heart of this security system as this dedicated professional operates all the cameras, maintains the CCTV surveillance, and is responsible for…
CCTVs come with a variety of storages and the range of these storages is between 6GB and 6TB. If you have or intend to buy a 1TB storage for a CCTV, then the first question that may come to your mind is how long can be the length of the captured video. Well, how long…