Category Archives: How-To

PoE for CCTV Explained: Standards, Budgets and Cable

Why a switch with PoE+ on every port still cannot run eight cameras, and the...

What Is ColorVu? Smart Hybrid Light and 24/7 Colour Explained

Three different Hikvision badges promise colour at night and they behave differently. Here is which...

4MP vs 8MP CCTV: Which Resolution Do You Actually Need?

More megapixels is not always better. On the same sensor, 4K divides the light across...

What Size NVR Do I Need? Channels, Bandwidth and Storage

Channel count is only one of four numbers that decide whether a recorder copes. Bandwidth...

Hikvision ColorVu vs Dahua Full-colour: Which Should You Fit?

Both give you colour images at night. The differences that matter on a real UK...

Cat5 or Cat6 for CCTV? Understanding Network Cable Types

When setting up your CCTV infrastructure, choosing the right type of cable can significantly impact...

Protecting Your Hikvision CCTV DVR NVR from Vulnerabilities: Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Your Surveillance System

In this article we will talk about the Hikvision DVR Hack that displays a message...

How to setup Hik-Connect

Follow our step by step guide to setup Hik Connect for remote viewing on your...

Explore UNV (Uniview) Surveillance Solutions at CCTV101

Discover UNV (Uniview) surveillance technology with CCTV101. We're an authorized UNV reseller, offering a wide...

The Top 5 CCTV Features You Should Look Out For When Purchasing A Security Camera System

With so many options out there and buzzwords, what are the most important features to...