Hikvision: How to upload Custom Sound of an audible alarm
This guide shows how to upload a custom sound for the alarm audible warning on your Hikvison IP camera. Each...
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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...
Do you need a hard drive for DVR or security cameras
Video storage is the main component of every security camera system. That’s the point of a whole CCTV system, having...
Hik-connect not showing all cameras (quick fix)
This is a common issue on the Hikvision Hik-Connect app: one or a few of the cameras are missing or...
How to view an NVR on the phone (Ultimate Guide 2026)
A surveillance security system’s strongest point is the ability to view and playback the cameras remotely on the phone, computer,...
Is CCTV timestamp important?
Does date and time on CCTV security camera footage matter? Should I enable the timestamp on my security cameras? Why...
Add Zosi IP camera to the NVR by matching code
This guide shows how to add a Zosi IP camera to a NVR by using the matching code procedure. Sometimes...
iDVR-PRO Password Reset
This guide shows how to password reset a iDVR-PRO recorder to factory default. In case you have lost or forgotten...
How to view TVT cameras on phone (Android, iPhone) or TV
In this guide we will show how to connect and view your TVT security cameras on your Android phone, iPhone,...
Fix: Security camera blurry at night
The main complaint of people who own a CCTV security camera system is having certain cameras that are blurry or...
Zosi “IPC disconnected” or “Server not found” issue (solution)
It happens quite often that your Zosi security camera system shows the message “IPC disconnected” or “Server not found” on...
Zosi IPC Channel Config explained
This guide explains the Zosi IPC Channel Config section which is used to Add and Remove individual IP cameras from...
CCTV diagram: IP cameras, PoE injectors, WiFi bridges, router and NVR
This CCTV wiring diagram shows a single IP camera (or multiple) set up wirelessly away from the recorder (NVR) and...
Dahua: Set up motion detection via NVR (locally)
In Dahua recorders (NVR or DVR) the motion detection is set by default while initially setting up your recorder. However,...
CCTV diagram: Four cameras, recorder, PoE injectors, WiFi bridges, router
This CCTV wiring diagram displays a 4 security camera system connected wirelessly to a remote router via a WiFi bridge....
CCTV diagram: IP camera, PoE injectors, WiFi bridges, router (no NVR/DVR)
This CCTV wiring diagram shows a single IP camera set up 2-5 km away from the router. Using a WiFi...
How to hide security camera wires outdoors
Installing a security camera outdoors is quite easy with the latest generation plug and play security cameras. You don’t even...
How to reset ADC Alarm.Com cameras
Alarm.com runs their OEM line of ADC cameras that are easy to reset. However, each ACD camera has a slightly...