How about a tutorial on recording video to a NAS drive from a 2CD2032-1
So I can view video remotely over the internet and get email alerts on motion detected. But, I have not been able to record video on motion detected to my nas drive. I have the nas drive set up with a...
View ArticleHow to extract video evidence from your NVR for the police
If you have a recorded incident on your Hikvision NVR, preparing it for the police is an important step. Police from different areas may have different needs to meet, and it is best to talk to them...
View ArticleIP Cameras for Home
A Typical query: Looking for some assistance with designing and selecting hardware for an IP camera surveillance system for a domestic property. Never installed one before. Approx 3 cameras, outdoor...
View Article[Bonjour] Quickest way to find an IP camera on your Mac
In this short tutorial, I will be going over the quickest method of finding an IP camera on your network using a Mac. The best part is, you don't need to download any software either. First of all,...
View ArticleViewing your Hikvision cameras in Safari [Mac]
One of the best features of an IP camera is the ability to simply view it within your browser. Unfortunately in order to do this though, you need a plug-in called web components. When you try to view...
View ArticleThe best CCTV software?
What is the best CCTV recording software?Click to expand... We get asked this question all the time. Many people start off with the free CCTV recording software provided by manufacturers such as ACTi...
View ArticleRemote monitoring of computer room
If I wanted to remotely monitor a computer room, data centre or any other kind of normally unmanned building, how would I do this? With such systems, could I be actively alerted of such occurences as...
View ArticleNew 256GB USB Memory Stick
Yes, you did read that correctly 256GB on a USB memory stick!! You probably can't afford it, but it is undoubtedly a sign of things to come ... Read this review at PC Pro magazine
View Article[Tutorial]Resetting the Password on a Hikvision Camera
In this short guide I will walk you through the process of resetting the password on a Hikvision camera. If you are using a Hikvision camera with a physical reset button, it's just a case of resetting...
View ArticleVideo recording for Sricam AP006 IP dome camera (C#)
I have ordered a Sricam AP006 IP dome camera from China for security purposes. The basic functions work well (including PTZ motion control), but I would like to build some additional features to...
View ArticleThe best CCTV software for an Apple Mac?
That's a simpler question - if you need CCTV recording software for your Apple Mac take a look at Security Spy from Ben Software A customer also pointed out the availability of EvoCam software for Macs...
View Articlechoosing CCTV software for home
Hey, guys! Just wondering if anyone has a video surveillance at home and if you did it yourself or did you turn to any special security company? I’m actually going to do it myself, so now I’m trying to...
View ArticleSNV-7080R is discontinued...
Hello, Samsung has replaced the SNV-7080R by the SNV-7084R... The < samsungsecurity.com > support site has scrapped the 'old' camera... Surveillance cameras are not throw-away items, and require...
View ArticleCCTV Data Protection
CCTV in the UK is regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) The Data Protection Act (DPA) does not apply to domestic (home) CCTV systems. A few links: CCTV Small User Checklist for...
View ArticleMegapixel IP Security Cameras - The Future of CCTV
Megapixel IP security cameras deliver one great benefit that traditional analogue CCTV cameras just cannot match, you'll all be using them tomorrow, read on to find out why ....... The Analogue CCTV...
View ArticleHikvision camera questions
I have a couple of general questions regarding the operation of my 2CD2032-1 camera. 1. Motion sensitivity slider. Does moving the slider to the right (increasing number) also increase motion detection...
View ArticleUsing Synology Surveillance Station after the new 7.0 Update!
Surveillance Station DSM 7.0 is here With the update to surveillance Station, there are a few drastic changes that are worth going over here, so if you are having any issues navigating the new...
View Article2 Cameras to a single NAS drive
I have one Hikvision 2CD camera recording video to my 1TB nas hard drive. I believe that by creating another folder on the hard drive that I can have 2 cameras recording video on motion detected to...
View ArticleIP Cameras for Home
A Typical query: Looking for some assistance with designing and selecting hardware for an IP camera surveillance system for a domestic property. Never installed one before. Approx 3 cameras, outdoor...
View ArticleNew IP camera app- Beta test!!!
Hi all, I am representing a London based tech start-up who have developed a new IP camera app, increasing the functionality and accessibility of IP/Wifi cameras. We are at a stage where we are ready to...
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