Surveillance System, Security Cameras, CCTV Articles & Videos

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, 2021May 24, 2021 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.

Security Camera Remote Viewing Setup for Viewtron Recorders

Posted on March 30, 2021May 24, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to setup port forwarding and DDNS for security camera remote viewing on Viewtron surveillance DVRs and NVRs.

Security Camera DVR vs NVR Recorder

Posted on March 22, 2021March 30, 2021 by Mike Haldas

What is the difference between a Viewtron DVR vs NVR recorder for security camera systems?

PoE vs BNC Camera System, Why I Upgraded My CCTV Cameras to IP

Posted on March 17, 2021March 20, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Why I upgraded my home security camera system from BNC cameras to network IP cameras (PoE vs BNC camera system).

Night Time IP Camera Person Detection Software [Video Demo]

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video demo to see the night time person detection test (AI software) that I ran with the Viewtron IP camera that monitors my driveway.

WIFI Security Camera Records Raccoon Trespassing

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Mike Haldas

I finally captured some video surveillance footage of the raccoon that has been breaking into my patio at night.

AI Security Camera Person Intrusion Detection Setup

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how I setup the person detection / intrusion alarm using the Viewtron AI security camera and NVR installed at my house.

Wireless Home Security Camera with IR Night Vision

Posted on March 1, 2021March 3, 2021 by Mike Haldas

The Viewtron IP-C2 is a wireless home security camera with IR night vision.

License Plate Capture Camera vs License Plate Recognition

Posted on January 27, 2021January 28, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Here is a discussion and video demo to explain license plate capture (LPC) vs license plate recognition (LPR) and automatic number plate reader software (ANPR).

What is the Best Mac Compatible CCTV DVR Software?

Posted on January 17, 2021May 26, 2021 by Mike Haldas

What is the best Mac compatible CCTV DVR software? This is a questions that I have heard countless times since I started CCTV Camera Pros with my business partner. Being a Mac user myself, I have always sought out to find the best surveillance software and security systems that works well with Macintosh computers.