Security Cameras

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 visualize a certain space. For example, if you are trying to keep an I on a football field but there is no easy place to mount the camera creating a … Read more

If you are a do-it-yourselfer, I will teach you how to make a security camera for your home. Doing this will take more time than paying someone to install a security system, but if you do it correctly, you can have high-quality protection and save a ton of money. Below I will go through making … Read more

When looking at do-it-yourself projects, this one should not be too difficult for the majority of people to do in their homes. Whether you are trying to be a little frugal or a DIYer, I am going to go through and help you create a security camera housing using some of the techniques that I … Read more

Security cameras can record countless amounts of footage. Still, it all depends on the equipment they use, so we will try to be as general as possible with our answer and give you some certain scenarios. In general, when discussing how long security cameras keep footage: the amount of time surveillance footage is kept depends … Read more

Knowing how to run security camera wires through the attic can be great for people who like to do projects themselves at home. The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional to run wires. Following the right steps and with the help of some common tools, anyone can run security camera … Read more

A DIY solar-powered wireless security camera is one of the best alternatives to a store-bought security camera. Making a DIY solar camera is easy if you know the right method. This detailed guide will help you build a DIY security camera powered by solar energy. Quick Steps to building a DIY solar-powered security camera; Below … Read more

As a contractor, I get this question a lot, and you would be surprised how many efficient ways I have come up with over the years to hide your wires. Here I will cover some of the best and most intuitive ways; feel free to use anyone that best works with the tools you can … Read more

Security cameras can only save as many videos as their storage allows. Once you exhaust the storage, you need to delete the videos, or you could risk important videos being overwritten. If you’re wondering how to delete CCTV footage, you’ve come to the right place. It is pretty simple to delete security camera footage. Below … Read more

A wifi security camera is excellent for remote surveillance. However, to reap the benefits of this technology, you have to give something in return. In the case of wifi security cameras, it’s the cost of a data plan. No matter how much we crave unlimited data plans, there are almost always limits. So how much … Read more

A common question I get is from people worried about their security camera and how you can tell if it is on. This question usually comes up during or after a power outage or from people trying to protect their privacy and debating whether a camera in their area is filming them. In general, the … Read more

Night vision is a critical feature of CCTV cameras. The trouble is it can be very difficult to capture images at night that are clear, detailed, and usable, and there is a plethora of issues and things that can go wrong. In general, three types of night vision are distinct for security cameras. Our article … Read more

When people often purchase a security camera or mount one, they are surprised to see a red light when recording and wonder if this is an issue. In General, security cameras have red lights to imply they are on, to deter crime. Different red lights, including flashing ones, can mean different things depending on the … Read more

As one of the most famous names in home security, Vivint can afford to set its pricing higher, which may lead some frugal people to ask how they can use the camera without a service contract. We cover the basics below. As a general rule, you won’t be able to monitor your cameras if you … Read more