Every CCTV guide in one place
Pick a topic or browse the lot. Each guide is written in plain English for Australian conditions.
CCTV laws in Australia for homes and businesses
The rules for cameras differ by state and territory, and by whether you are a householder or an employer. This is a gene...
Read guide Law & buyingCCTV signage, privacy and neighbours
Cameras affect other people, and a few simple habits keep disputes away. This guide covers signage, neighbours, privacy...
Read guide Planning & hardwareCabling and PoE switches for IP cameras
Most wired IP cameras get power and video through a single network cable. This guide explains how Power over Ethernet wo...
Read guide Planning & hardwareCamera resolution and lens choice explained
Higher resolution is not automatically better, and a lens that is too wide can waste pixels. This guide explains how res...
Read guide Law & buyingDIY vs professional CCTV installation
Putting up a camera yourself is entirely reasonable in some situations and a false economy in others. This guide sets ou...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSDahua AI Detection Features Explained
Human detection, vehicle detection, zones, lines and smart search all sound similar on a brochure. This guide separates...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSDahua NVRs Explained: What the Recorder Does
The recorder is the least visible part of a camera system and one of the most important. Here is what a Dahua NVR does,...
Read guide Recording & storageH.265 vs H.264 for Security Cameras Explained
Spec sheets list H.264 and H.265 as if the difference were obvious. It is a choice about how video is compressed, and it...
Read guide Recording & storageHow Much Storage Does CCTV Need?
Storage is the number that decides how many days of footage you can look back on. Here is a simple method to estimate it...
Read guide Planning & hardwareHow many security cameras do you need?
There is no standard number. The right count depends on what each camera must show, and on how many ways people can get...
Read guide Law & buyingHow to choose a CCTV installer
A camera system is only as good as the person who sets it up and who answers the phone afterwards. These are the questio...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSIntrusion Zones and Tripwires: How They Are Set Up
Zones and tripwires turn a camera into something that watches for a specific event. This guide explains how they are dra...
Read guide Recording & storageNVR vs DVR: Which Recorder Does Your System Use?
Both record security video, but they work in different ways and suit different cameras. Here is what separates an NVR fr...
Read guide Planning & hardwareNight vision: infrared, white light and colour at night
Most break-ins and incidents happen when it is dark, so night footage matters more than daytime footage. This guide comp...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSSmart Notifications: Human and Vehicle Alerts
An alert you ignore is worse than no alert at all. This guide covers what makes a notification worth reading, and why so...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSViewing Your Cameras Remotely and Safely
Watching your cameras from anywhere is useful. Leaving them open to anyone on the internet is not. Here is how to get th...
Read guide Dahua & DMSSWhat Is DMSS, the Dahua Mobile App?
DMSS is the phone and tablet app that connects you to a Dahua camera system. This guide explains what it does, what it d...
Read guide Law & buyingWhat a CCTV quote should include
Two CCTV quotes can look similar and cover very different jobs. This guide lists what a clear quote should spell out, so...
Read guide Planning & hardwareWhere to place security cameras for useful footage
A camera in the wrong spot records plenty of footage and very little evidence. This guide covers height, angle, light, w...
Read guide Planning & hardwareWired PoE vs Wi-Fi Cameras: Which Is Better?
Wi-Fi cameras promise no cabling. Wired PoE cameras promise reliability. Which one suits a home or business depends on t...
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