Security Camera Troubleshooting

Wireless security cameras rely on a stable internet connection to stream live videos and store video footage in the Cloud.  However, there are no guarantees that connection issues will arise, prompting some homeowners to believe it’s time to ditch the old router for a new one.  Before you do, ensure to troubleshoot connection issues with …

Try These 10 Tips to Troubleshoot Connection Issues Before Buying a Router Read More »

The vast majority of IP security cameras require a Wi-Fi router to work, though some can use mobile data by inserting a SIM card instead.  Security cameras and Wi-Fi routers are a match made in tech heaven, allowing homeowners to stream live video, store video footage in secure Cloud servers, and use mobile devices to …

Do I Need a Router for Security Cameras? Read More »

An IP rating, or ‘ingress protection’ rating, is an international standard used to indicate how resistant a product is to both solids and water.  Anyone that’s been on the lookout for a security camera for outdoors will have seen IP ratings thrown around to advertise weatherproofing, but there’s more to it than just a random …

What is an IP Rating? Understanding Weatherproof Ratings on Security Cameras Read More »

We wouldn’t hold it against you if the prospect of installing a security camera induces a sigh and an eye roll.  It’s hardly anyone’s idea of a fun Saturday afternoon. But wireless security cameras are actually quite simple to set up and don’t require as much time or effort as you might imagine. Although different …

How to Install Wireless Security Cameras Indoors in 8 Easy Steps (with Pictures) Read More »

Installing an outdoor security camera isn’t that different to installing one indoors. But, there’s no denying that it requires more time and effort if you want to do it properly. Don’t panic—we’re here to help. Follow these 7 simple steps to get your outdoor security camera up and running smoothly. Got an indoor camera instead? …

How to Install Outdoor Security Cameras in 7 Simple Steps (with Pictures) Read More »

Hacking—a word that inspires fear in internet and tech users everywhere. For as long as ‘technology’ has existed, so too has the ability to manipulate it for monetary gain, data collection, and general misuse. Compared to the peak of the pandemic, where there were as many as 125 million breaches, hacking is clearly on a …

How to Protect Your Security Camera from Hackers Read More »

If your outdoor security camera is experiencing more than a few false triggers at nighttime, we’re happy to report it probably isn’t ghosts that are responsible. Actually, it may be an even more frightening deviant if you haven’t much affinity for them: bugs.  Expanding on our article on how bugs affect night vision cameras, we’ve …

8 Ways Internet Users Are Keeping Bugs Away from Security Cameras Read More »

Motion detection is a great aid in making our security cameras more useful and efficient. That is, until it isn’t. If you’ve noticed bugs swarming your security camera, there’s a very probable chance that the light emitted by your camera is attracting insects. This can make motion detection effectively useless, as the bugs falsely trigger …

Flying Bugs on your Night Vision Camera? Here’s How to Stop Creepy-Crawlies Triggering your Security Cameras Read More »

Like most people, you’re worried about your home or business being burglarized. But installing an affordable, easy to use security camera system seems unattainable. Thankfully, the reality is that with latest technology and professional installation, you can have a robust system up and running in no time, giving you peace of mind over your property …

DIY vs Professional Security Camera Installation Explained Read More »