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What is Hikvision ColorVu?

ColorVu is on of Hikvision’s most important innovations to date, but what is it and how is it better than normal CCTV or Darkfighter technology. For years

What is Hikvision AcuSense?

AcuSense is Hikvision’s latest innovation to the CCTV market, but what is it and what benefit does it bring vs conventional CCTV? Most users’ CCTV

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Do dummy CCTV cameras work?

As with normal CCTV, homeowners have increasingly turned to dummy CCTV cameras to add an additional deterrent to their property, but do they actually work?

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How to Clean CCTV Cameras

For CCTV systems to be effective, keeping your system in tip-top form is crucial. If your cameras are externally located, dust and grime will inevitably

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Benefits of installing CCTV in your home

Over the past 30 years, CCTV installations have seen a rapid uptake in commercial properties industrial sites and public spaces, but what are the benefits

Home Security – Moving House

Across the UK, a record number of tenants and homeowners are expected to move home in the next 6 months. Rightmove has gone as far

Security tips when going on holiday

Despite the UK still being stuck in lockdown at the moment of writing, It appears most of us are desperate for some summer sun. To

What you can and can’t record with CCTV

In the UK, all citizens and business have the right to protect their property against crime. For most, a core component to their security is

How to protect your garage from burglary?

When it comes to protecting our possessions, we tend to focus on our home. Residential intruder alarms and CCTV systems being the most common method

Alternative uses for CCTV

CCTV has many benefits; it can deter crime, record evidence in the event of an unfortunate incident and could even reduce your home contents premiums.

CCTV Camera Types

If you are confused about the variety of CCTV Camera types on the market today, then you’re not alone. Cameras come in different shapes, sizes

Peterborough Crime Analysis (2020)

As 2020 draws to a close, we take a look at Police.uk’s Peterborough crime statistics and analyse the trend of incidents across the city, paying

Our guide to industrial or manufacturing site security

The challenges that large industrial or manufacturing sites have in ensuring site security is complex. For most, installing resilient perimeter fence or barrier (such as

Our guide to retail CCTV

In the retail sector, CCTV has been paramount at preventing crime from internal/external theft to burglary or even assault. However, with most retailers choosing to

IP vs Analogue CCTV

When choosing a CCTV system, consumers have a big decision to make. Here we look at IP vs Analogue CCTV Systems and cover the pros and cons with each.

A Guide to CCTV Camera Resolution

One of the considerations that anyone makes when specifying security cameras is the CCTV Camera Resolution. But what is it, and how does it compare

Video Doorbells vs CCTV

More homeowners are turning to Video doorbells vs CCTV. The likes of amazon’s ring doorbell and google’s nest have been providing the public with a

How to Prevent Vehicle Crime

Having your car or vehicle broken into can be costly, timely and cause unnecessary distress. Here are a few basic tips on keeping your vehicle

What is Darkfighter Technology?

Firstly, it’s important to understand a brief history of CCTV: CCTV was first developed in the mid to late 1970’s however due to cost it

Crime Prevention Advice – Burglary

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of burglary, you’ll know first-hand the impact it can have on the victim’s life. It’s time for some people to