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HOW TO KEEP HACKERS FROM BREAKING INTO YOUR SECURITY CAMERAS

It should come as no surprise that hackers and bots are attacking internet-connected gadgets in this day and age. The recorder or cameras must have an internet connection in order for consumers to remotely watch their security cameras. However, this makes security cameras and systems susceptible to conceivable intrusions. Fortunately, there are a lot of […]

ARE IP CAMERAS SAFE?

IP camera systems are safe for households and businesses notwithstanding the aforementioned. A constantly updated gadget with passwords has robust wireless security, like other high-functioning internet-connected devices. Personalizing the systems’ default cybersecurity measures improves them greatly. Finally, security cameras directly attached to the local network are safer and more secure. Physically, each IP camera system […]

CAN IP CAMERAS BE HACKED?

Yes, IP cameras can be hacked. Like other advanced devices, there are ways to prevent or stop hacking. The federal Wiretap Act makes hacking unlawful in the U.S. by combining deliberately gaining unauthorized access to equipment with physically interfering to get particular information or access. Hackers or malevolent parties may use: -Ascertaining the IP address […]

CAN IP CAMERAS WORK WITHOUT INTERNET?

Yes, but hard-wired, not wifi. Directly wired security cameras will continue to transmit and save video to the NVR or connected PC. Without internet, an IP camera system can’t be remotely seen or stored in the cloud. Security Cameras recommends a wired connection over wifi. As noted in a previous piece regarding Ring cameras, wireless […]

CAN I CONNECT AN IP CAMERA DIRECTLY TO A PC?

Modern security cameras may all be linked to a PC. There are several ways to configure IP cameras. Assuming your devices are powered, the first approach is a direct ethernet or network cable connection. With one to three IP cameras, just ethernet wires are needed. To record, stream, manage, and more on-site, special software must […]

HOW DO IP CAMERAS GET POWER?

IP camera systems may power each camera in two ways, unlike previous versions. PoE reduces wire space and simplifies installation. Switches with Cat5e or Cat6 network cables enable the feature. If no switch is provided, a 6 or 12 volt AC adaptor is used to power an IP camera. Whether you use a cable or […]

HIKVISION’S NEW “STORAGE SAVER” H.265+ ENCODING TECHNOLOGY

Over the previous decade, surveillance manufacturers created MJPEG to H.265 encoders. Higher resolution with less bandwidth is the goal. Hikvision has raised the bar with its new H.265+ encoder, while other firms struggle to switch to H.265. Differences between H.264, H.265 and H.265+. For simplicity’s sake, let’s avoid technicalities. Reduced bitrate (the number of bits […]

A Guide To Placing CCTV Cameras In The Office

CCTV cameras are used by enterprises to protect their businesses and workers. Every Singapore company has a CCTV system. Getting a good security system is merely the first step in building a safe work environment. As a company owner, you must know where to put cameras. When a crime happens, you need clear film to […]

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IP CAMERA AND CCTV

CCTV and IP cameras are the most common security cameras on the market today. While both are successful, they vary in design, installation, protection, and more. Here are some distinctions between the two security cameras to help you decide: IP Security Cameras Uses ethernet Cat5e or Cat6 cables if not wireless for connection Can use […]

Wide Dynamic Range

Wide Dynamic Range extends image visibility under high contrast lighting scenes and improves object identification in critical surveillance scenarios

Introduction Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology increases image quality in high-contrast lighting situations, such as when there are both poorly illuminated and brilliantly lighted areas in the field of vision. It allows the camera to catch fine details in both dimly lit and brightly lit portions of the video. Applications The capacity to distinguish features […]