Our DIY Smart Home Network Map in 2025A few years ago, my wife and I decided to get a CCTV security system. We didn't know much about home security or security cameras at that point. But we wanted to be check in on our home while we were away.If we were not DIY-crazy, we would have ...

A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has always been an essential component of a good CCTV security solution. With the advent of network cameras (IP Cameras) however, the humble DVR has given way to the Network Video Recorder (NVR). Whether you are upgrading from a DVR or dipping your toes into home ...

The latest version of this guide is now available separately for outdoor and indoor IP cameras!Yes I admit it, I am crazy about DIY home security. When I started researching home security and IP cameras, my goal was to find the best solutions to keep my family and home safe and secure. What ...

Network or IP security cameras A network camera (often called an IP camera) is basically a CCTV or security camera that has a computer built-in. Most network cameras can independently monitor, detect and send (push) notifications to computers in a home network, or on the Internet, mobile phones, ...