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Below you will find our knowledge base, but if you're a beginner, we have prepared a video series that helps you understand the difference between products designed for different uses.
Beginners Guide
- Why do people buy security cameras?
- How Many Cameras do I need
- Buy the Right Security Camera System for You
- Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Security Camera System
- Fixed lens vs varifocal
- Hard Drive Calculator
- Installation Guides
Supporting Questions
- What upload speed to remote view?
- Compatibility - will my cams work with your NVR?
- Specific Q/A
- Multi location viewing
Guides for Common CCTV Applications
Camera Resolution Questions
- What is the difference between 4MP and 4K?
- What camera do I need to identify a face at distance?
- Is 2K is not 2x 1080P?
- CIF vs D1 vs 960H vs HD
Lens Types
- What's better: optical zoom or digital zoom?
- What they don't tell you about "License Plate Cameras"
- Fisheye Dewarping: Hardware vs Software
- What are the differences between a dome camera and a ptz camera?
Wireless Vs Wired Systems
- What are the pros and cons of wifi security cameras?
- What is cloud based video surveillance?
- Wire-Free, Battery Powered Security Cameras : Pros and Cons
- Wire-Free Cameras have very low Processing Power and Compression: Not All 1080P Cameras are Created Equal
Analog Questions
Understanding WDR
- What is the difference between true HDR, digital WDR, and true WDR?
- Spectrum Vision True WDR" substitutes a snappy term for actual info about the specs
Other Questions
- The Ethics Of Cameras In The Workplace
- Buying Guide and Best Practices: Improving Surveillance Footage at Night
- Why Can't I Find a Security Camera with a HDMI Connection?
- How do I hook up PTZ security via RS485 connection?
- How do I daisy chain a PTZ camera ?
- What is the difference between fixed and varifocal lenses?
- Should I use a dome or bullet camera?
Industry Terms
Networking
Storage
- How Long Do Security Cameras Keep Footage?
- How much hard drive space do I need?
- Redundant Recording - Store Your Surveillance System's Recordings in a Second Location Automatically
- RAID for security camera systems
- In Camera Micro SD Card Storage, Great Feature but Not a Replacement for a NVR
- H.264, h.265 and the browser video codec patent wars
Alarms
- When would I use motion sensors, glass break sensors, vs. windows open sensors?
- Apps, pin pads, and keyfobs: How do I disarm my SCW Shield Alarm?
- Where should I put carbon monoxide and smoke detectors?
- Where should I put my SCW Shield Motion Sensors?
- Z-Wave Home Automation Ideas and Functionality
Access Control
Background
Know Your RIghts
- What are my rights and responsibilities when recording audio?
- HIPAA Compliance and Security Cameras: Clearing Up the Confusion
- Can I use video surveillance in court?
- Do I need 90 days of surveillance footage for PCI compliance?
- State cannabis regulations about security camera systems
NDAA Ban
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