How to Turn Off the Infrared Lights on a Security Camera
Nowadays almost all CCTV security cameras come with built-in IR LED lights that enable the camera to see into the dark and record black and white videos. These lights are infrared type and their illumination can be seen by the camera’s sensor only. With the naked eye, it will look dimly red. By default, the IR LED […]
What is an IP rating?
IP (or “Ingress Protection”) ratings are defined in international standard EN 60529 (British BS EN 60529:1992, European IEC 60509:1989). They are used to define levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies (tools, dirt etc) and moisture. What do the numbers in an IP Rating mean? The numbers that follow IP […]
How to Remove Moisture from Security Cameras
It can happen that security cameras collect moisture or water inside the housing and there are a few options on how to dry them off. Normally, the security camera should be weatherproof and no water should go inside. However, over time the water or moisture may get accumulated and you need to remove it before damaging the […]
Security Camera Resolution (Part III)
Security Camera Resolution (Part I) Security Camera Resolution (Part II) Security Camera Resolution (Part III) Note: Security Camera Resolution Is Not the Only Contributor to Sharp Images Believe it or not: Security camera resolution is not the only factor that affects the videos that you finally see on a screen. And here are some of the other factors that […]
Understanding the Trade-Off between Image Resolution and Field of View (Part I)
One important, but often neglected consideration in video surveillance systems design is the trade-off between image resolution and field of view. Amid such trade-off, how to ensure image quality becomes critical. Lens selection also plays a key role in image quality optimization and it will be discussed in two articles. Understanding the Trade-off Between Image Resolution and Field of View (Part II) Resolution definitions Resolution has many […]
What Does Bit Rate Mean in Security Camera Systems? (Part II)
If you have been dealing with security cameras, you’ll probably have heard the term bit rate. It’s important to understand the bit rate and how to use it in your security system. In the first part of this article we’ve delved into the concept of bit rate, now we’re going to consider its relation with rresolution. […]
What Does Bit Rate Mean in Security Camera Systems? (Part I) What Does Bit Rate Mean in Security Camera Systems? (Part I)
If you have been dealing with security cameras, you’ll probably have heard the term bit rate. It’s important to understand the bit rate and how to use it in your security system. In this guide, we will give a deeper understanding of bit rate and how this parameter impacts the performance of your CCTV security camera system. What Does […]
How to play RTSP Video Stream of Security Cameras in VLC Media Player
All security cameras support the RTSP video stream, which means the end-user can use media players such as VLC to watch the live stream remotely from anywhere. Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a protocol that is used to transfer real-time audio or video between a client and a server. The protocol is used for establishing […]
Top 8 trends for the security industry in 2022
Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional “physical security,” a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in our […]
How to Find the IP Address of Your Security Camera (Part II)
In the first part of this article we’ve argued that there are three basic ways to find a security camera’s IP address: Use the manufacturer’s IP locator software Use a third-party IP scanner Find the IP address of the camera on the router’s settings The first two ways were discussed in the previous part of this article, […]
