Tesla API Security Alarm System with Raspberry Pi
Here is a Raspberry Pi project that uses the Tesla API and an outdoor motion sensor to create a security system alarm using my Tesla Model 3’s headlights and horn.
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Use Siri to Trigger IP Camera Alarm w/ iOS Shortcuts App
This article explains how-to setup a Siri voice command using the iOS shortcut app that triggers the alarm output of an IP camera.
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How-to Use Multiple HD CCTV Cameras to LiveStream Video on YouTube and Facebook
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.
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Best Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System with DVR
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.
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How-to Setup IP Camera Streaming to a Website
CCTV Camera Pros has helped hundreds of customers setup IP camera streaming to a website. In this article, I will document how-to use a service that can use the RTSP stream from an IP camera to embed live video on a web page.
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Live Camera CCTV App for Android
Watch this video to see a live security camera view using the iDVR-PRO CCTV App for Android.
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Troubleshooting a CCTV Camera with No Picture
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.
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5 Great BNC to HDMI Converter Solutions for Security Cameras
Here are 5 great BNC to HDMI converter solutions for security cameras that I highly recommend to customers at CCTV Camera Pros.
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Which IP Cameras are Compatible with a Lorex NVR?
CCTV Camera Pros recently ran some tests to see if there are Lorex compatible IP cameras available from 3rd party manufacturers.
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Security Camera App for iPhone
Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera app for iPhone.
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Mac Security Camera Software
Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera software for Mac PCs.
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Dual Monitor and Spot Monitor Setup
iDVR-PRO “H” hybrid CCTV DVRs support an advanced dual monitor and spot monitor feature.
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Windows CMS DVR Software
Watch this video to see a demo of the Windows CMS DVR software for iDVR-PRO.
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Backup CCTV DVR Video to USB Drive
Watch this video to see how to export recorded video surveillance footage from iDVR-PRO hybrid CCTV DVRs to a USB drive.
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Export / Playback Recorded Video with Mac DVR Software
Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your DVR using Mac Software.
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Export & Playback Recorded Video with Windows DVR Software
Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your iDVR-PRO DVR using Windows
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PTZ Camera Controls from DVR
Watch this video to see a demo of an HD PTZ camera controlled by an iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR.
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1080p Video Surveillance Recording
Watch this video to see what 1080p video surveillance recording looks like using AHD and HD-TVI cameras.
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Turret Dome Camera IR Surveillance Video
The DPRO-B24DHR is a turret dome camera with built-in IR surveillance video mode.
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Security Camera Motion Detection
Watch this video to learn how to setup motion detection recording on your DVR using a security camera as a video motion detector.
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DVR Video Recording Setup
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.
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View Security Cameras at Different Locations with CMS DVR Software
Watch this video to see how the iDVR-PRO CMS software can be used to monitor security cameras at multiple DVR locations.
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DVR Alarm Input / Alarm Output
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.
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CCTV DVR Alarm Input Recording
This video demonstrates the alarm input recording setup for iDVR-PRO CCTV / AHD hybrid DVRs.
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5mp HD Lipstick Camera [4k Video]
The 5MP-BL52 is an HD lipstick camera that supports 5 megapixel video surveillance resolution.
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Indoor Outdoor Security Camera with IR Night Vision
The BIPRO-9004 is an indoor outdoor security camera with built-in infrared LEDs that enable IR night vision.
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1080p Pan Tilt Zoom Camera
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).
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CCTV Power Supply Box Installation Guide
This video will guide you through how to install a CCTV power supply box using pre-made Siamese security camera cables.
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Motorized Zoom Lens CCTV Camera
The HD-BX12 is a motorized zoom lens CCTV camera that supports 4 video modes: analog CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI.
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How to Connect CCTV DVR to Internet Wireless Router
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.
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