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Live Security Camera Display: CCTV Video Multiplexer vs DVR

Posted on June 15, 2021January 10, 2023 by Mike Haldas

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

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.

1080p vs 5mp Security Camera (CCTV Video Comparison)

Posted on October 16, 2019December 26, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Here is a test to compare CCTV video surveillance recorded using a 1080p vs 5mp security camera.

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.

BPRO-OL952 Bullet HD CCTV Security Camera Images Video Demo and Image Gallery

Posted on January 5, 2018January 16, 2019 by Mike Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros recently performed a video recording test and remote mobile app live view test using the latest generation

Why HD CCTV Security Cameras are NOT Better than Network IP Cameras

Posted on June 7, 2017November 14, 2023 by Mike Haldas

Recently, I was contacted by a customer who was looking for best video surveillance system to monitor his commercial office buildings. I suggested an HD CCTV camera system over an IP camera system and it got me thinking about why I like HD over coax cameras systems better (in most cases).

Upgrade CCTV System to HD Security Camera System

How to Upgrade a CCTV System to an HD Security Camera System

Posted on April 26, 2017May 26, 2021 by Mike Haldas

This article will discuss how to upgrade an analog CCTV camera system to an HD security camera system. The following questions will be covered. Can I use my existing CCTV cameras? Can I use my existing DVR? Can I use my coax or CAT-5 cables. Do my existing power supply boxes work with HD security cameras?

Surveillance System Installation Using CCTV Test Monitor with Security Camera Power Output

Posted on August 23, 2015November 9, 2015 by Mike Haldas

The security camera power output that is built into this CCTV test monitor was extremely useful during a recent system installation performed near Boulder, Colorado. The location had a 1941 commercial bus that was to be rehabilitated into the ultimate hang-out, viewing area, and fire pit. The owners of the property wanted to have high definition surveillance cameras to provide security for the bus and to also be able to view any wildlife that came into the area. When I started the installation, the construction site did not have electrical power fully in place. Being that I brought a CCTV test monitor that has built-in power output, I was still able to begin mounting and focusing the cameras without the permanent power source in place.

How to Embed CCTV Security Camera Video on a WebSite

Posted on July 7, 2015August 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Want to learn how to embed a live video stream from a security camera on your website? This article documents one way to do it using an analog CCTV camera and network video server. I documented this setup based on my recent experience with a prospective business customer at CCTV Camera Pros.

What is AHD CCTV? Analog 960h vs 720p, 960h vs 1080p HD Cameras

Posted on March 5, 2015November 13, 2023 by Mike Haldas

AHD stands for “analog high definition”, it is a new video standard for CCTV cameras and DVRs. This article compares these analog and AHD surveillance video resolutions: 960H vs 720p, 960H vs 1080p.

Send Security Alarm Push Notifications from any CCTV DVR or IP Camera

Posted on March 4, 2015August 17, 2016 by Mike Haldas

If your CCTV DVR or network IP camera supports email alerts, then you can also send push notification messages to

Android CCTV App with PTZ Camera Controls

Posted on July 22, 2014February 5, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The Android app for iDVR-PRO CCTV DVRs supports pan tilt zoom controls for PTZ cameras. The PTZ controls from the mobile app work over WIFI and cellular connections (3G, 4G, LTE). The app supports all iDVR-PRO model surveillance DVRs, which currently come in 4, 8, and 16 channel models. The app allows users to view the cameras connected to the DVR in single, four, nine, and sixteen camera grid view on one screen. To control a PTZ camera, the user must switch to that camera in single camera mode, then tap on the screen and select the PTZ controls. Once selected, the PTZ controls for up, down, left right, zoom in, and zoom out appear.

View CCTV Security Cameras from Mac Software with iDVR-PRO

Posted on June 15, 2014June 15, 2014 by Mike Haldas

The Mac software for iDVR-PRO lets users view the CCTV cameras connected to iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs from any Macintosh computer. All iDVR-PRO model recorders works with this viewer software and users can configure multiple DVR locations to be monitored. If you are a business owners with multiple locations, the iDVR-PRO software lets you view cameras from multiple locations on a single screen.