Solar security cameras are a perfect addition to any surveillance system. You’ll never have to worry about dead batteries or wiring. But, do they really work? In general, the simple answer is yes, solar-powered security cameras are not a fad and they do in fact work great when used outdoors. The one instance in which … Read more
A smudged or dirty lens distorts the image, making it hard to identify any intruders. The cause of most video quality issues is a dirty camera lens. Cleaning your cameras is essential for maintaining the clarity of your image and video output. When cleaning your CCTV lens, be careful not to scratch the unique coating … Read more
Jamming is a technique used to prevent electronics from communicating within wireless security systems. Jamming devices are known as interference generators or signal suppressors, however, they are often referred to as jammers. Interference generators function at the frequency of the device whose operation is to be disrupted within a certain radius. If the frequencies of … Read more
When I help clients with security installations one of the most common issues they have is hooking up their security camera to a TV (and more traditionally it was a VCR). While these may be outdated, some people still choose to use these and hopefully upgrade to a DVR or NVR, regardless here well cover … Read more
A fuzzy security camera is a common problem faced by many surveillance systems. This can be caused by several factors, including the type of camera used, the quality of the camera lens, and even external factors such as Infrared (IR) glare. Outdoor equipment can be difficult to maintain and requires a lot of upkeep and … Read more
One thing that is common in American houses is the propensity to have wood backyard fences and to feel overly secure that this is enough, leaving doors unlocked and the backyard open. Recent studies have shown that up to 80% of burglaries happen using the backyard as the first access point. The big use of … Read more
In residences, it is a good idea to place hidden indoor security cameras or hide regular security cameras creatively with decorative pieces and everyday objects. When you need to hide a camera indoors there are many methods you can choose from. Here are nine creative ways to hide a security camera indoors such that it … Read more
Sometimes we have a nosy neighbor that just won’t listen to reason and records us on our own property no matter what we do. No one wants to be walking out in their backyard in their bathrobe and be afraid that someone is taking a video. We go through below the top methods to block … Read more
Usually, you would call a security company to install your security camera systems, but if by chance you decide on doing everything by yourself, then you have come to the right place. In this how-to guide, we will talk about security camera installation through soffit (decorative vertical trim that is placed over the edge of … Read more
As a security camera installer, a common question I get from people is about saving money on mounting security cameras while still being able to have a visual of a certain space. For example, if you are trying to keep and I on a football field but there is no easy place to mount the … Read more
You just might not have the budget to buy and install a whole new security system or are a little more frugal and like to go through do-it-yourself projects. If you are one of these people were going to go through a method to make a security camera for your home yourself. Doing this yourself … Read more
A lot of people cannot afford to hire a handyman to do a custom security camera housing job. And we also have those people that just like to do that handiwork themselves especially when it is a simple job like security camera housing. When looking at do-it-yourself projects this one is something that should not … Read more
