Security Camera System FAQ, Research & Buyers Guide

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Writing for CCTV Camera Pros, I have assembled hundreds of articles, how-to guides, and demo videos to help customers research security camera systems and video surveillance equipment. This page contains links to some of our best content that answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) for people researching the best equipment based on their requirements. I hope you find this page a useful guide to help navigate the plethora of information that we have available.

Please note that most of this content is related to HD CCTV/ HD-over-Coax type security cameras because that is what CCTV Camera Pros recommends for most customers. You can read about why I like HD-over-Coax security cameras better than IP cameras in most cases here.

If you have any questions related to video surveillance systems, please contact me via email here.

Security Cameras

If you are researching what types of security cameras and lens sizes are best for you, this is a good place to start your research.

Remote Viewing Software & Mobile Apps

Most people want to be able to remotely view their security cameras to check in on their property, employees, and loved ones. These links contain a bunch of video demos and overviews of desktop software and mobile apps.

Cable and Installation Guides

CCTV Camera Pros supplies systems for home, business, and government use. Some of our customers are DIY installers and some are full time professional installers. These installation guides are helpful to beginners and professionals.

Live Security Camera Display Options

We have many customers that only need a live view of their security camera(s) on a TV or they need to add additional live viewing capability to their DVR system. These articles present some of the best solutions for live camera display.

Upgrades and Replacements

These articles contain answers to many common questions related to upgrading a surveillance system and purchasing equipment that is compatible with existing DVRs.

Help with DVRs Not Supplied by CCTV Camera Pros

I receive many requests for help from people that have not purchased equipment from my company. The team at CCTV Camera Pros tries to help everyone and share what we have learned.

Need Additional Help?

I hope that these articles and videos were helpful. If you have any questions related to security cameras or video surveillance equipment, please contact me via email here.

About 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.