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Pharmacy Camera Placement: Where to Put Every Camera

Pharmacy Camera Placement: Where to Put Every Camera

Where to place cameras in a pharmacy: entrances, counter, dispensing, safe, receiving and parking, plus heights, angles, HIPAA privacy and…

Security Camera 2FA: How to Lock Down Your Account

Security Camera 2FA: How to Lock Down Your Account

Two-factor authentication stops most account takeovers on security cameras. Learn how it works, how to turn it on, and what…

NVR Channels Explained: What They Are and How Many You Need

NVR Channels Explained: What They Are and How Many You Need

An NVR channel is one camera slot. Learn how channels differ from PoE ports, bandwidth and decoding limits, and how…

Wireless Bridge for Cameras: How It Works and When to Use One

Wireless Bridge for Cameras: How It Works and When to Use One

A wireless bridge links remote IP cameras to your NVR without trenching cable. See how it works, how far it…

CCTV Bitrate Settings: What to Set and Why

CCTV Bitrate Settings: What to Set and Why

Pick the right CCTV bitrate for 1080p and 4K cameras, choose VBR or CBR, and size storage and bandwidth with…

Security Camera Lens Size: 2.8mm vs 4mm and Beyond

Security Camera Lens Size: 2.8mm vs 4mm and Beyond

Learn what the millimeter number on a security camera lens means, how 2.8mm and 4mm differ, and which lens size…

Glass Break vs Motion Sensors: Which Do You Need?

Glass Break vs Motion Sensors: Which Do You Need?

Glass break sensors and motion detectors guard against different moments of a break-in. Learn how each works, where they fit,…

8-Channel vs 16-Channel NVR: How to Choose the Right Size

8-Channel vs 16-Channel NVR: How to Choose the Right Size

8-channel or 16-channel NVR? Compare camera limits, PoE ports, bandwidth, storage and growth room, with a simple way to pick…

Do Security Cameras Deter Crime? What the Research Shows

Do Security Cameras Deter Crime? What the Research Shows

Cameras cut property and vehicle crime by about 16% in studies, but not violent crime. See what works, what doesn't,…

Security Camera Frame Rate: What FPS You Actually Need

Security Camera Frame Rate: What FPS You Actually Need

What frame rate should a security camera use? Learn how 8, 15, 30 and 60 fps differ, where each fits,…