An IR security camera is a security camera that can see in a band of light called infrared. Infrared is invisible to us, but there are some predators and pests that can sense it. Various kinds of snakes in particular can use it to hunt at night. If you ever wonder why mosquitoes can track […]

A CCTV system is useful for providing security and watching over your business when you can’t. This is its primary use – as a way to protect your business even when you’re not present. There are other benefits to a CCTV security system beside this, though.   Reduce Insurance Rates Most insurance providers for your […]

Security cameras should be placed to cover every point of entry. That much seems obvious, but placement goes beyond this. It even addresses types of security cameras.   Basic Coverage Place security cameras on a CCTV system at each entrance. Forced entry through a door still accounts for more break-ins than any other type of […]

Choosing a CCTV system means selecting from a number of different options. There are so many options because every location has different needs and every camera installation is capturing footage of a unique angle. Here are some crucial CCTV questions to ask your installer:   Do you recommend IP or analog cameras? Analog systems use […]

There are different types of CCTV cameras that are all useful for certain environments. Some have housing that helps keep them subtle and clean, while others are practical yet visually obvious. There are advantages to each depending on where you need to place them and what you need them to do. Here are the four […]

There are a number of factors that go into choosing the right cameras for a CCTV security system. What kind of camera do you need, where will it go, what kind of coverage do you need? There are answers to all of these, and those answers will vary by business and location. What do you […]

3 Solutions for CCTV Cameras in Low Light A camera set in a position where light levels are low won’t always pick up the detail it needs to. Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best. It’s often easiest to install a light source nearby. This isn’t always possible, and light sources can always be broken. […]

There are many advantages that an IP security camera CCTV system offers over an analog format. IP security cameras send their signal over a network, allowing greater information transfer than an analog signal sent to a DVR. What are the biggest advantages? Resolution Whether cabled or wireless, CCTV systems that use an IP system have […]

What’s the difference between an analog and an Internet Protocol (IP) security camera system? How does each system work? Each form of CCTV system records what’s happening on your camera feeds so you can play it back later. IP systems are able to offer much more capability than analog, however. How is each different? Analog […]