Typically, wireless security cameras last 3 to 6 months. But you can increase life by disabling night vision, getting a better internet connection, and allowing the battery to drain before recharging it completely. Learn how to maximize battery life and replace them as I go into more detail below. Battery Life of the Most Popular … Read more
If you have a digital camera, using couplers is the easiest way to splice your cables. But you will need an RJ45 crimper to do this. If you don’t have an RJ45 crimper, you can splice each of the eight wires individually. Be careful while slicing the white wires and match them correctly. You can … Read more
The most common reasons a security camera flickers at night are: Security cameras sometimes experience a flicker at night. This may be due to the sensitivity & brightness of the camera & how it handles low-light conditions. Several factors can cause a camera to flicker. We will discuss each cause and how to fix the … Read more
When running a wire to your camera, it’s important to protect your equipment from damage. A few simple tips can help keep your cable wires safe. During installation, protecting wires is important too, as a single break or tampering can compromise the whole system. The ollowing are five ways you can protect security camera wires. … Read more
In the past few decades, cameras and their mountings have evolved to be used on drywall, cement, and even metal. Cameras can now be set up and installed by anyone. Brick, however, responds differently than most surfaces. There are some tools and materials you might need, and there are a few tips you should remember. … Read more
Most of us have experienced this problem with security cameras losing focus or becoming blurry. Security cameras without a firm focus are useless. However, there are multiple scenarios and factors contributing to this issue. There are several ways to fix the focus of your security camera. In this article I will discuss the reasons, as … Read more
We at SafeNow never advocate for property damage, but we’re showing you how someone might break your camera to explain how you can protect it. We’ll go over how to destroy a security camera for educational and practical purposes. We’ll show you popular methods like cutting the connecting cables and disabling the camera through an … Read more
The short answer is the higher the resolution, the better. If you have a 2MP (1080p) camera, zooming in will not reveal any extra detail. Hence if you want to zoom in on faces and number plates while preserving the quality of the footage, having a higher-resolution camera is a must. We compare 720p vs. … Read more
A while back, I had dropped my wallet in front of my car at a gas station, only to have someone pick it up and steal it. I had to go through a bit of a process to get a hold of the gas station’s security camera footage, so I have some experience with this … Read more
What is the ideal frame rate for a security camera? Frames per second that are recorded by security cameras are measured in FPS. Let’s assume your camera records at 30 frames per second. In this case, a second of video could have 30 frames. The higher-frame-rate the video, the more fluid the motion you see. … Read more
Solar security cameras are a perfect addition to any surveillance system. You’ll never have to worry about dead batteries or wiring. But do they work? The simple answer is yes, solar-powered security cameras are not a fad, and they work great when used outdoors. The one instance in which they do not work is when … Read more
The cause of most video quality issues is a dirty camera lens. Cleaning your cameras is essential for maintaining the clarity of your image and video output. When cleaning your CCTV lens, be careful not to scratch the unique coating that prevents light reflection. Cleaning lenses with the proper tools and methods is critical. Let’s … Read more
The idea behind wireless jamming is that a device transmits data via a specific frequency when it is wireless. The first frequency must be disrupted or jammed by sending out a stronger signal than the first to block it so that it cannot be received. To jam the first signal properly, the second must be … Read more
When I help clients with security installations, one of the most common issues they have is hooking up their security camera to a TV (traditionally, it was a VCR). While these may be outdated, some people still choose to use these and hopefully upgrade to a DVR or NVR later; regardless, here, we’ll cover it … 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
