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.

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, 2021November 29, 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 22, 2024 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, 2021May 25, 2022 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, 2021November 13, 2023 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, 2021May 9, 2022 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, 2021November 13, 2023 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, 2021March 2, 2023 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.

Wireless Outdoor Security Camera System

Posted on January 4, 2021August 5, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Learn about the design and installation of this wireless outdoor security camera system used by our Viewtron LPR camera system.

LPR Camera System Recorded Video Search and Playback

Search License Plate Recognition Events on Viewtron LPR Camera Systems

Posted on December 23, 2020April 18, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to how you can search and playback recorded license plate recognition video surveillance captured by a Viewtron

5 License Plate Reader Camera Videos

Posted on December 22, 2020May 18, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch these 5 videos to learn all about installing and operating a Viewtron license plate reader camera system.

1080p IP Camera Surveillance Video Demos

Posted on December 8, 2020February 19, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Here is some demo video surveillance footage that I recorded using two Viewtron 1080p IP cameras.

License Plate Recognition Camera & Software Installation Guide

Posted on November 23, 2020March 23, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn about important installation and software setup recommendations for Viewtron ANPR / LPR camera systems.

People Counting Camera Setup for Viewtron IP Cameras

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how a Viewtron IP camera is setup in a people counting camera application.

Traffic Counting Camera Setup for Viewtron IP Cameras

Posted on November 4, 2020February 21, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how to setup this 4mp network IP camera as a traffic counting camera.

AI Person Detection via Network IP Camera [Video Demo]

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how we use a Viewtron AI camera with built-in person detection software to trigger an alarm when someone approaches our dumpster after hours.

AI Face Recognition Security Camera [Video Demo]

Posted on October 12, 2020October 4, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how a Viewtron AI face recognition camera is integrated with an access control system to open a door lock.

LPR / ANPR Camera System [Night Video Demo]

Posted on September 29, 2020January 13, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video demo to see the night testing that we recently performed with our new Viewtron LPR / ANPR camera system.

Night-Time Car Detection with AI Security Camera

Posted on September 15, 2020August 9, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see the results of my nighttime car detection testing using this IP-A4BZ AI security camera and Viewtron IP camera NVR.

LPR Camera System with Automatic Number Plate Recognition

Posted on September 3, 2020July 15, 2021 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of our new LPR camera system with automatic number plate recognition.

Vehicle Detection Using AI Security Camera System

Posted on August 26, 2020January 10, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Object detection using AI security cameras and NVRs is way more reliable than video motion detection using traditional security cameras and DVRs.

4K Vandal-Proof Dome Security Camera

Posted on August 20, 2020August 21, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see the new 4K vandal-proof dome camera that I recently installed at my house.

Viewtron 4K Hybrid DVRs Support BNC Cameras & IP Cameras

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Mike Haldas

The latest Viewtron hybrid DVRs work with BNC cameras and network IP cameras up to 4K resolution.

Display Security Cameras on Multiple TVs with HDMI over Powerline

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Mike Haldas

This HDMI over Powerline review video shows how to display security cameras on a remote TV monitor by sending the video signal from a surveillance DVR over power wire.

4K Outdoor Bullet IP Camera [Video Demo]

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Mike Haldas

This demo video surveillance footage was recorded with this bullet-style 4K outdoor IP camera that is installed on the front of CCTV Camera Pros office building.