External resources — surveillance and CCTV

25 sites, vendors, and learning resources for surveillance.

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Planning a new CCTV install — common questions

What to think about before installing a new surveillance system.

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May 29, 2026

Smart doorbells and entry intercoms

Configuration and troubleshooting for video intercom systems.

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May 29, 2026

Surveillance after a power outage

What to check when power returns — verify everything came back online correctly.

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May 29, 2026

NVR is on but no live image showing

NVR boots, cameras seem online, but live view is blank or scrambled.

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May 29, 2026

IP cameras vs. analog cameras — what's installed?

Tell what your system is from how it's wired.

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May 29, 2026

CCTV legal compliance — signage, retention, privacy

Quick guide to staying compliant with surveillance laws.

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May 29, 2026

Replacing a failed camera

When a camera dies, replacement is straightforward — if you plan it.

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May 29, 2026

Linking cameras to door access events

See the camera footage for each badge swipe at a door.

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May 29, 2026

Searching and reviewing recorded footage

Finding the moment that matters quickly, not by scrubbing for hours.

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May 29, 2026

Motion detection tuning — fewer false alarms

When every leaf, shadow, and passing car triggers an alert, the system is unusable.

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May 29, 2026

Where to position cameras for useful footage

A camera in the wrong spot gives bad footage. Here's how to plan.

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May 29, 2026

NVR storage is full

When recordings stop because the drive is full — adding storage or extending retention.

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May 29, 2026

Camera image is blurry, dark, or has poor quality

Bad image isn't always a failed camera. Lighting, lens, and settings matter most.

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May 29, 2026

Viewing cameras from outside the office

Mobile apps, web access, and the VPN approach.

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May 29, 2026

NVR is online but not recording

Camera shows live but recordings are missing — the NVR is working but storage isn't.

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May 29, 2026

CCTV camera is offline

When a camera shows offline in your DVR/NVR, work through this checklist.

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May 29, 2026