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No more blind spots: Why Outdoor Cameras need Indoor Backup

No more blind spots: Why Outdoor Cameras need Indoor Backup Everyone wants outdoor cameras for their home security. After all, for an intruder to get inside your house, they still need to approach your house. This is where your outdoor cameras will spot them and alert anyone monitoring the property. However, having cameras indoor does …

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Energy-Efficient Safety: Home Security power consumption

Energy-Efficient Safety: Home Security power consumption With any electrical system or appliance, the initial cost is not the only expense. Many electrical systems use a lot of power, incurring a running cost. Ongoing expense because of power consumption is a consideration to make with any electrical system, and security systems are no exception. In this …

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Different shapes of CCTV security cameras and their uses

Different shapes of CCTV security cameras and their uses Bullet cameras. Dome cameras. Turret Cameras. These are all terms you would have seen and heard of if you’ve been exploring CCTV options for your property. You are probably wondering what the difference is aside from shape and what their different purposes are. What scenario does …

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CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown

CCTV footage helps prosecute shooting in Auckland downtown This article has a great example of a textbook CCTV setup providing footage for evidence in a prosecution. A feud between two gangs, the Head Hunters and the Mongols, escalated into a shooting at a hotel in the Auckland Viaduct. Note: footage is taken from the NZ …

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CCTV Installation for Rural homes: a comprehensive Guide

CCTV Installation for Rural homes: a comprehensive Guide As a homeowner living in a rural area, you may be concerned about the security of your property. Including your family, your belongings, and even livestock or large pets like horses. Protecting your home from theft and vandalism can be a challenge, but a carefully planned and …

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Wireless vs Wired CCTV Security systems: which is better?

Wireless vs Wired CCTV Security systems: which is better? Modern security systems, especially for residential installations, come in two forms when looking at how they are connected. Wired systems function on a wireless network, connecting to your home wifi network. Wireless systems run on network cables connecting to the central camera recorder. We break down …

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