Author: Mike Haldas

Mike Haldas is the co-founder and managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros. Mike works on product research and development for the company. Before starting CCTV Camera Pros, Mike worked as a software engineer in the web hosting industry. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business as Mike proudly served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1993 to 1997. Mike can be contacted for questions about this article and anything related to video surveillance systems at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.

Setup Unique Recording Modes for Cameras on Viewtron DVRs

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Learn how to setup unique video surveillance recording modes and time schedules for each camera on Viewtron BNC DVRs and IP camera NVRs.

4K Security Camera AI Person Detection [Video Demo]

Posted on June 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see the AI person detection capability of this Viewtron bullet AI security camera.

Face Recognition Camera, IP Camera NVR Face Detection Software Setup

Posted on June 3, 2022October 30, 2023 by Mike Haldas

How-to setup the AI facial recognition software using one of our 4K AI security cameras and Viewtron NVR.

4K AI Security Camera with IR Night Vision Human Detection

Posted on May 31, 2022June 3, 2022 by Mike Haldas

This 4K AI Security Camera performs human detection in zero light using IR night vision.

Security Camera Remote Monitoring Software Alarm Setup

Posted on May 31, 2022February 19, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how-to setup remote alarm alerts using Viewtron monitoring software.

4K BNC Camera vs 4K IP Camera Video Quality Comparison

Posted on May 25, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a comparison of the video resolution of a 4K BNC camera vs a 4K IP camera.

Download Recorded Video Surveillance from Android & iPhone Mobile App

Posted on May 21, 2022July 10, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how easy it is to export and download recorded video surveillance footage from a Viewtron DVR using the mobile app for iPhone and Android.

4K Security Camera Digital Zoom from Mobile App and DVR

Posted on May 20, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Digital zoom function performed on a 4K security camera via a Viewtron DVR and mobile app.

AI Security Camera System Real-Time Object Detection Display

Posted on May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Learn how-to enable the real-time object detection event display on Viewtron AI security camera systems.

4K Video Surveillance Footage Download from Viewtron Mobile App

Posted on May 11, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

This video shows 4K video surveillance footage that I downloaded from a Viewtron DVR via the mobile app for iPhone and Android.

AI Security Camera Mobile App Video Surveillance Search and Playback

Search & Playback Video Events Captured by AI Security Cameras from Mobile App

Posted on May 5, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how-to search and playback object detection events on the Viewtron mobile app that were captured

Capture Remote Security Camera Snapshots from Mobile App

Posted on April 22, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn now to remotely capture security camera snapshots with the Viewtron mobile app for iPhone and Android.

Security Camera Digital Zoom vs Optical Zoom

Posted on April 5, 2022April 6, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to compare digital zoom vs optical zoom functions using a 4K fixed lens security camera and a 4mp pan tilt zoom camera (PTZ).

Live Streaming on Facebook with IP Camera

Live Streaming on Facebook with a Viewtron IP Camera

Posted on March 18, 2022January 9, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of live streaming on Facebook using a Viewtron IP camera.

How-to Enable IP Camera Streaming to Website

Posted on March 6, 2022January 18, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Learn how to enable live IP camera streaming on your website using Viewtron IP cameras.

Compare IP Camera Video Codecs: H.264 vs H.265 H.265+ H.265s

Posted on February 17, 2022September 21, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch these videos to see a comparison of the following video codecs supported by Viewtron IP cameras: H.264, H.265, H.265+, H.265s.

License Plate Reader Camera & Authorized Database Demo

Posted on February 3, 2022May 18, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how-to create an authorized database using our Viewtron license plate reader camera and NVR.

Viewtron Security Camera DVR / NVR Web Browser Access

Posted on January 27, 2022July 1, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Viewtron security camera DVRs (BNC) and IP camera NVRs now support remote web browser access from the most popular web browsers.

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, 2021March 28, 2025 by Mike Haldas

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

Auto-Tracking PTZ Camera with Object Detection AI Software

Posted on November 22, 2021August 26, 2022 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.

auto tracking PTZ with AI car detection software

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

Posted on November 19, 2021January 10, 2023 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.

PTZ Camera Controls from iPhone App

Posted on November 18, 2021May 9, 2022 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.

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.

Security Camera DVR Alarm Input Setup

Posted on November 2, 2021July 21, 2023 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, 2021November 13, 2023 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, 2021January 3, 2023 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, 2021March 25, 2025 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.