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.

Use Siri to Trigger IP Camera Alarm w/ iOS Shortcuts App

Posted on June 7, 2019June 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This article explains how-to setup a Siri voice command using the iOS shortcut app that triggers the alarm output of an IP camera.

Multiple HD CCTV Camera YouTube Live Streaming System

How-to Use Multiple HD CCTV Cameras to LiveStream Video on YouTube and Facebook

Posted on June 3, 2019July 11, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Here are a few ways to use multiple HD CCTV cameras (AHD, HD-TVI, HDCVI) to Livestream video on Facebook and YouTube. Video multiplexers and surveillance DVRs can both be used for these streaming live video when installed in conjunction with a PC with Open Broadcast software and an HDMI capture card. Learn more about this here.

Best Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System with DVR

Posted on May 23, 2019January 3, 2023 by Mike Haldas

This article will assist in designing the best outdoor wireless security camera system with DVR. We refer many of our customers to this article to get educated on outdoor WIFI cameras.

Live Camera CCTV App for Android

Posted on April 11, 2019January 17, 2022 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a live security camera view using the iDVR-PRO CCTV App for Android.

How-to troubleshoot CCTV security cameras that have no picture

Troubleshooting a CCTV Camera with No Picture

Posted on March 26, 2019September 17, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Here is a guide for troubleshooting CCTV cameras with no picture. The guide is used for hard wired security cameras that use BNC connectors and coax cable – analog CCTV cameras and HD coax security cameras.

5 Great BNC to HDMI Converter Solutions for Security Cameras

Posted on March 24, 2019November 8, 2024 by Mike Haldas

Here are 5 great BNC to HDMI converter solutions for security cameras that I highly recommend to customers at CCTV Camera Pros.

Security Camera App for iPhone

Posted on March 11, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera app for iPhone.

Mac Security Camera Software

Posted on March 9, 2019January 8, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera software for Mac PCs.

Dual Monitor and Spot Monitor Setup

Posted on March 8, 2019March 29, 2023 by Mike Haldas

iDVR-PRO “H” hybrid CCTV DVRs support an advanced dual monitor and spot monitor feature.

Windows CMS DVR Software

Posted on March 8, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the Windows CMS DVR software for iDVR-PRO.

Backup CCTV DVR Video to USB Drive

Posted on March 7, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how to export recorded video surveillance footage from iDVR-PRO hybrid CCTV DVRs to a USB drive.

Mac Surveillance DVR Software Video Backup

Export / Playback Recorded Video with Mac DVR Software

Posted on March 7, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your DVR using Mac Software.

Export & Playback Recorded Video with Windows DVR Software

Posted on March 7, 2019November 15, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your iDVR-PRO DVR using Windows

PTZ Camera Controls from DVR

Posted on March 5, 2019March 18, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of an HD PTZ camera controlled by an iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR.

1080p Video Surveillance Recording

Posted on March 5, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see what 1080p video surveillance recording looks like using AHD and HD-TVI cameras.

Turret Dome Camera IR Surveillance Video

Posted on March 5, 2019March 6, 2023 by Mike Haldas

The DPRO-B24DHR is a turret dome camera with built-in IR surveillance video mode.

security camera motion detector dvr recording

Security Camera Motion Detection

Posted on March 4, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to setup motion detection recording on your DVR using a security camera as a video motion detector.

DVR Video Recording Setup

Posted on March 4, 2019March 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This is an overview on how to setup video recording on iDVR-PRO. Important Note: this video was made before iDVR-PRO supported HD security cameras, however, the method to configure recording is the same.

CMS Software View Security Cameras Multiple DVR Locations

View Security Cameras at Different Locations with CMS DVR Software

Posted on March 3, 2019March 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how the iDVR-PRO CMS software can be used to monitor security cameras at multiple DVR locations.

DVR Alarm Input / Alarm Output

Posted on March 2, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how a door sensor connected to the DVR alarm input can trigger a strobe light connected to the alarm output replay.

CCTV DVR Alarm Input Recording

Posted on February 20, 2019July 28, 2023 by Mike Haldas

This video demonstrates the alarm input recording setup for iDVR-PRO CCTV / AHD hybrid DVRs.

5mp HD Lipstick Camera [4k Video]

Posted on February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The 5MP-BL52 is an HD lipstick camera that supports 5 megapixel video surveillance resolution.

Indoor Outdoor Security Camera with IR Night Vision

Posted on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The BIPRO-9004 is an indoor outdoor security camera with built-in infrared LEDs that enable IR night vision.

1080p Pan Tilt Zoom Camera

Posted on February 9, 2019March 19, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The PTZ-AHD-5 is a 1080p pan tilt zoom camera that supports the following video surveillance formats: HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD, and analog CCTV (CVBS).

CCTV Power Supply Box Installation Guide

Posted on February 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This video will guide you through how to install a CCTV power supply box using pre-made Siamese security camera cables.

Motorized Zoom Lens CCTV Camera

Posted on February 7, 2019April 5, 2022 by Mike Haldas

The HD-BX12 is a motorized zoom lens CCTV camera that supports 4 video modes: analog CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI.

How to Connect CCTV DVR to Internet Wireless Router

Posted on February 3, 2019January 4, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Sometimes customers install security camera DVRs in locations that do not have a hard wired Network connection. This article and video will explain how to connect a DVR to a wireless router using a WIFI bridge.

Swann DVR Camera Compatibility Guide

Posted on February 1, 2019October 21, 2025 by Mike Haldas

This Swann DVR camera compatibility guide helps customers find replacement security cameras that work with Swann surveillance systems.

Cloud Cameras Versus CCTV Camera Systems

Posted on February 1, 2019August 23, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Over the last few years, companies like Ring, Nest, and Arlo, to name a few, have changed the security camera

What is HD-TVI?

Posted on January 28, 2019February 8, 2023 by Mike Haldas

HD-TVI stands for High Definition Transport Video Interface. It is a digital signal processing and transport technology for video used in HD security cameras and DVRs. Read this article to see sample TVI camera images, video, and learn more about the technology.