Visible outdoor security cameras are a great deterrent against would-be burglars. That's why I have got prominently positioned cameras around my home. But there are two very valid objections to doing this."Won't burglars just smash the cameras?" and "Won't burglars just hide their faces?" ...
If you have a lot of IP cameras in your home, how can you view their video streams all in one place? This is the job of the humble Network Video Recorder, or NVR. An NVR is a central device that can manage all your cameras, and even take a backup automatically in real-time. This is truly invaluable ...
Our DIY Smart Home in 2023I often get questions from friends, family and colleagues about our cloud-free DIY Smart Home and how they can also get something like it. I have already written a detailed technology guide to home automation but this blog post is about how I put my smart ...
Network or IP security cameras Network cameras have become incredibly popular with security conscious homeowners over the last couple of years. Quite a few manufacturers have tried to jump on the bandwagon in 2016 and I would argue none has been more popular than Amcrest. The shortsightedness of ...
We love IP cameras and home security – we built our own DIY home security camera system after countless hours of in-depth research. All of this hard work has given us a very deep understanding of the IP camera market, the selection process and any other questions you may face on ...
Why should I automate my home? Which home automation technology should I use? Should I go wired or wireless? Will it work with my Nest thermostat? How should I secure my home? These are some of the questions that we also had before we started researching the home automation and security market. In ...
Are you wondering how you should go about choosing the right network camera for your home? Network cameras (or IP cameras) are the most important components of a CCTV security system, and you need to make sure you select cameras that are suited to the areas you want to monitor in and around your ...
Have you ever wondered what happens when you leave the pets alone at home? Or whether your nanny is taking good care of your baby? Or whether your office is secure when you are not around? Is someone vandalising your property? If so, you should be interested in wireless spy cameras.Wireless ...
