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Digital Zoom vs Optical Zoom

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).

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
IP camera streaming

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.

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H.264 vs H.265 vs H.265+

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.

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license plate reader camera

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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Security Camera Web Browser Access

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.

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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.

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view security cameras installed at multiple locations

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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
auto-tracking PTZ camera

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.

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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.

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iPhone app PTZ camera controls

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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
IP PTZ Camera

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.

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security camera DVR alarm input setup

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.

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iPhone trigger DVR Alarm output

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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
AI Security Camera IR Night Vision

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.

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AI Security Camera System Alarm Output

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.

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IP cameras ONVIF compliant

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.

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4mp vs 8mp security camera

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.

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Motorized Zoom IP 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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
What DVR is compatible with QSEE cameras?

What DVR is Compatible with QSEE Cameras?

Posted on June 29, 2021January 24, 2023 by Mike Haldas

What DVR is compatible with QSEE cameras?

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What DVR is compatible with Swann cameras

Swann DVR Replacement: What DVR is Compatible with Swann Cameras?

Posted on June 28, 2021October 18, 2024 by Mike Haldas

What DVR is Compatible with Swann Cameras?

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license plate reader camera system

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.

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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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV video multiplexer vs DVR

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.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Home IP Camera System

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.

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2mp IR Dome camera

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).

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motorized zoom CCTV camera

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.

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construction site security camera

Construction Site Security Camera Person Detection Alarm

Posted on May 3, 2021May 9, 2022 by Mike Haldas

The Viewtron IP camera installed on the back of my house works great as a construction site security camera.

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construction time lapse 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.

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outdoor junction box for security 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.

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View Security Cameras from iPhone and Android

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Check out this demo using on of our new Viewtron AI security cameras. These IP cameras have built-in artificial intelligence functions for car detection, people detection, face match detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition (LPR), and automatic number plate recognition, ANPR) .

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