Category Archives: Buying Guides

CCTV With Audio: Is It Legal in the UK?

Recording sound on CCTV in the UK: what the ICO expects of homes and businesses,...

CCTV Connectors Explained: BNC, DC, F-Type and Baluns

The connectors on a CCTV cable: BNC types for RG59 and RG6, DC power plugs...

HiLook vs Hikvision: What’s the Difference?

Is HiLook made by Hikvision? What HiLook cameras and recorders share with Hikvision, what you...

DVR vs NVR: Which CCTV Recorder Do You Need?

DVR or NVR? What each recorder takes, how to read a Hikvision or HiLook model...

IP vs Analogue HD CCTV: Which Should You Buy?

IP or analogue HD CCTV? How the cable, power, cable distance, audio and recorder differ,...

CCTV Kits: How to Choose the Right One

Choosing a CCTV kit: how many cameras, IP or analogue HD, 4MP or 8MP, night...