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What is IP66 and does it mean my cameras can get wet or cleaned by a hose...

There are so many cameras on the market, ranging from low quality diy kits to high quality installed security systems, from no name brands to reputable brands like OzSpy, HikVision, Dahua, etc., each having it’s own ranges of cameras with different features and performance. So exactly what makes a great night vision camera, or better still, are there things to look out for?

What if you wanted to setup a camera in a remote location and needed to remote view, in this article we will discuss a simple way to set up a remote surveillance setup with a 3G modem and a car battery/solar system using a standard IP camera.

When you find out there is a problem in your home or business and you decide that electronic surveillance equipment like CCTV or hidden cameras may be the answer, you are then faced with the choice, to catch or deter, or both.

Many people often suggest that a great way to save money is to buy dummy cameras and rely on the art of bluff to avoid crime. This in some situations can be a good plan, however in most situations the plan is flawed due to the following issues.

Have you ever wondered if you are being bugged or listened to when you are in a private place, and how to sweep for bugs with a detector or what to look out for with your naked eye?

Have you got a CCTV system that is faulty, some cameras don't work or the remote view has failed?, try these steps to get your system back up and running in no time.

Ever wondered exactly what the police want or need to prosecute in relation to CCTV systems and resolutions?

Sometimes you will want to setup a new IP camera on your networks and need to find it, or you may want to do a quick scan and see if someone else has put one there.

Many people who buy a CCTV system place the cameras purely thinking about the view, without thinking about other factors, which we will discuss here.