Security Cameras

Sometimes I have clients call and ask how to disable their security cameras since they can’t have a tech reach them soon enough and for one reason or another, they want to have immediate privacy. If you are stuck in this situation this guide is for you. However, if you are using this guide to … Read more

Running security camera cables through walls can be tricky. But it’s easier with a few tools and the right know-how.  In this guide, we will walk you through the process of running security camera wires through walls. We have divided the process into several easy-to-follow steps to help you do everything in order and neatly … Read more

Typically, wireless security cameras last 3 to 6 months. But you can increase life by using disabling night vision, betting on a better internet connection, and allowing the battery to completely drain before you recharge it.  Wireless security cameras work with batteries and typically last 3-6 months. Learn how to maximize battery life and how … Read more

If you have a digital camera, the easiest way to splice your cables is to use couplers. But you will need an RJ45 crimper to do this. If you don’t have an RJ45 crimper, you can splice each of the eight wires individually. Be careful while slicing the white wires and match them correctly. If … Read more

The most common reasons a security camera flickers at night are: Electrical frequency Power issues Changing light conditions Problems with the power supply Damaged connections or cables Aging or faulty equipment Updates to the latest firmware Use of the Anti-Flicker function NTSC and PAL Loop-through equipment Security cameras sometimes experience a flicker at night. This … Read more

When running a wire to your camera, it’s important to protect your equipment from damage. A few simple tips can help keep your cable wires safe. Security cameras are important to protect your home, business, and property. With proper installation of the security cameras, protecting the wires is important, too, as a single break or … Read more

Security cameras are very versatile and can be installed on almost any surface imaginable. In the past few decades, cameras and their mountings have evolved to be used on drywall to cement and even metal. Cameras can now be set up and installed by anyone. Brick, however, responds differently than most surfaces. There are some … Read more

Most of us have experienced this problem with security cameras losing focus or becoming blurry. This issue has been a source of concern for a long time now with many camera owners. Security cameras without a firm focus are useless. However, there are multiple scenarios and factors contributing to this issue. Likewise, there are several … Read more

We at SafeNow never advocate for property damage, but we’re showing you how someone might break your camera to explain to you how you can protect it. Well, be going over how to destroy a security camera for educational and practical purposes. Were going to show you popular methods like cutting the connecting cables and … Read more

The TLDR answer is, the higher the resolution, the better. If you have a 2MP (1080p) camera, zooming in will not reveal any extra detail. Hence if you want to be able to zoom in on faces and number plates while preserving the quality of the footage, having a higher resolution camera is a must. … Read more

A while back I had dropped my wallet in front of my car at a gas station only to have someone pick it up and steal it. I had to go through a bit of a process to get a hold of the gas station’s security camera footage so I have some experience with this … Read more

What is the ideal frame rate for a security camera? Frames per second that are recorded by security cameras are measured in FPS. Let’s assume your camera records at 30 frames per second. In this case, a second of video could have 30 frames. The higher-frame-rate the video the more fluid the motion you see. … Read more