Surveillance System, Security Cameras, CCTV Articles & Videos

Is an AI Security Camera System Really Better than Traditional CCTV?

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Customers often ask us if an AI security camera system is that much better than traditional CCTV cameras, and why.

How-to Crimp RJ45 Connectors on CAT5e Cable

How-to Crimp RJ45 Connectors on CAT5E Network Cable

Posted on December 2, 2021December 6, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to crimp RJ45 connectors onto CAT5e network cable.

Remote View Security Cameras Installed at Multiple Locations

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to setup remote security camera viewing from DVRs / NVRs that are installed at multiple locations.

PTZ Camera Controls from iPhone App

Posted on November 18, 2021November 19, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see the pan tilt zoom controls of this Viewtron IP PTZ camera remotely controlled from the Viewtron mobile app for iPhone.

auto tracking PTZ with AI car detection software

Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera w/ AI Software Tracks Car 370 Feet

Posted on November 16, 2021November 19, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see this Viewtron auto-tracking PTZ camera with AI software track a car 370 feet away from where the camera is installed.

IP PTZ Camera 25x Zoom Video Demo

Posted on November 10, 2021November 18, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video demo to see our Viewtron IP PTZ camera with 25x zoom focus on a person that is over 200 feet away from where the camera is installed.

Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera with Object Detection AI Software

Posted on November 5, 2021November 18, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see our new Viewtron auto tracking PTZ camera detect human objects and automatically track them when they are within the camera’s view.

Security Camera DVR Alarm Input Setup

Posted on November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how-to connect an external motion detector to the alarm input of Viewtron security camera DVR.

Trigger Alarm Output on Security Camera DVR via Mobile App

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 by Mike Haldas

This video shows how-to trigger an alarm relay output on a Viewtron security camera DVR using the mobile app for iPhone and mobile app for Android.

IR Night Vision + Car Detection AI Software w/ IP Camera

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by Mike Haldas

I recently tested the IR night vision and car detection capability (AI software) of the Viewtron IP-A4BL IP camera.

AI Security Camera System Alarm Output Triggers Strobe Light

Posted on October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 by Mike Haldas

How-to connect a strobe light to the alarm output of a Viewtron security camera DVR / NVR and turn it on using the AI software virtual tripwire function.

Are My IP Cameras ONVIF Compliant?

Posted on August 5, 2021August 6, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Viewtron IP camera NVRs are a great choice as a replacement recorder for existing IP camera systems. As long as your existing IP cameras are ONVIF compliant, our Viewtron DVRs will work.

4mp vs 8mp Security Camera, 4K vs 4mp Security Camera

Posted on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to compare recorded video surveillance of a 4mp vs 8mp security camera.

Motorized Zoom IP Camera with AI Object Detection Software

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Learn how easy it is to control this motorized zoom IP camera from a Viewtron NVR, mobile app for iPhone and Android, and desktop software for Mac and Windows.

What DVR is Compatible with QSEE Cameras?

Posted on June 29, 2021July 6, 2021 by Mike Haldas

What DVR is compatible with QSEE cameras?

What DVR is Compatible with Swann Cameras?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Mike Haldas

What DVR is Compatible with Swann Cameras?

License Plate Reader Camera System Monitors Illegal Dumping

Posted on June 23, 2021June 24, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how CCTV Camera Pros uses a license plate reader camera and AI security camera to monitor for illegal dumping behind our warehouse.

AI Security Camera System Object Detection Live Display

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how-to setup the real time object detection display for Viewtron AI security camera systems.

Live Security Camera Display: CCTV Video Multiplexer vs DVR

Posted on June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Video Multiplexers and DVRs are both great solutions for displaying multiple security cameras on a single TV monitor.

Home IP Camera System Video Demo

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video for a tour and live demo of my home IP camera system.

2mp IR Dome Camera, HD BNC Security Camera, HD-TVI, AHD, HD-CVI, CCTV

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Mike Haldas

The Viewtron HD-Q3 is a 2mp IR dome camera that supports 4 video modes: HD-TVI, AHD, HD-CVI, and CVBS (analog CCTV).

Motorized Zoom Lens Video Demo, HD-D2Z 2mp CCTV Dome Camera

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the HD-B2Z motorized zoom lens CCTV camera.

Construction Site Security Camera Person Detection Alarm

Posted on May 3, 2021May 24, 2021 by Mike Haldas

The Viewtron IP camera installed on the back of my house works great as a construction site security camera.

Construction Time Lapse Camera for Pool Build

Posted on April 22, 2021July 29, 2021 by Mike Haldas

This project uses a Viewtron IP camera and Python software to create an autonomous construction time lapse camera.

Outdoor Junction Box for Security Camera Installation

Posted on April 12, 2021January 20, 2022 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros highly recommends this outdoor junction box for security camera installations.

Security Camera Monitoring Software Setup & Video Demo

Posted on April 8, 2021May 24, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how easy it is to setup the Viewtron security camera monitoring software on a Mac PC.

What is DDNS?

Posted on April 1, 2021April 2, 2021 by Mike Haldas

DDNS (dynamic domain name system) is a software service that automatically updates domain name servers (DNS servers) with the current IP address of an Internet host name.