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How to Reset the IP Module on Bosch Solution 2000/3000
*DISCLAIMER: Bosch Security and Jim’s Security do not endorse customer access to the main panel and recommends those experiencing issues with their IP module contact an experienced and trusted technician.
How to Save Dahua Security Camera Footage to USB
Saving security footage to a USB is a handy way to not only free up space on your recorder’s internal hard drive, but also to secure your recordings by allowing
Swann Spotlight Security Camera Installation
Louie from Jim’s Security Werribee recently supplied and installed a set of Swann 4K Thermal Sensing Bullet IP Security Cameras for a home in Broadmeadows. Not only is this new
Top 6 Features to Look for in CCTV Security System
When it comes to protecting your home or business, CCTV goes a long way towards preventing crime, catching criminals in the act and providing crucial evidence. But nowadays, with so
Commercial Starlight CCTV Installation for a Car Park with Ubiquiti Wirebridge Link
According to a recent meta-analysis done by the American Society of Criminology, the largest and most consistent effects of CCTV were observed in car parks with a crime reduction rate
Residential Wireless Alarm Installation
Glen from Jim’s Security Sydney recently upgraded the security system of family home in St George. At the core of this family’s system is a new 2GIG GC2 Security &
Commercial security installation including 4K Dahua CCTV & Bosch 6000 Alarm
Louie from Jim’s Security Werribee recently supplied and installed a Bosch 6000 alarm system, with a set of standard commercial grade PIR sensors and 360° PIR motion sensors for a Williamstown business.
Uniview CCTV and Monitored Smart Alarm installation for Warehouse
Glen from Jim’s Security Sydney recently tailored and installed a security for a Sydney warehouse using a combination of 2GIG Smart Alarm System and Uniview CCTV products. First Glen installed a Smart Touch
Swann CCTV System Installation for Home in Sydney’s North-Western Suburbs
Jordan from Jim’s Security Sydney recently installed a set of Swann’s Heat & Motion Sensing Warning Light Security Cameras for a couple living in a double storey brick veneer home just
Hikvision AcuSense CCTV System Installation for Adelaide Construction Site
In Australia, each year millions of dollars are lost on home building sites due to theft and vandalism. The most recent report on theft and vandalism at construction sites by
Bosch Alarm, Hikvision CCTV & Intercom Installation for Inner Melbourne Tattoo Parlour
Troy from Jim’s Antennas and Security Wollert was recently involved in assisting with the setup of a new tattoo studio in Fitzroy. During this job, Troy not only installed a
Bandwidth and Storage When it Comes to CCTV
Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred from one point in a network to another (e.g. from a camera to a NVR or DVR) per second.
What are CCTV Video Analytics?
Some high end NVRs often offer inbuilt ‘smart analytics’. These analytics analyse two key components of security footage: motion and pattern, and convert this information into data. Some CCTV cameras
CCTV & Security Camera Buyers Guide
Our CCTV Buyers Guide is designed to assist end users, both residential and commercial, in the process of purchasing CCTV security cameras and systems. This article is a brief overview
Security Camera Form Factors: Bullet, Dome, Turret, PTZ
Bullet Cameras Bullet cameras, named for their iconic shape, have a distinctive appearance that is highly recognisable to intruders. These cameras are renowned for acting as an effective visual deterrent.
Wired, Wire-Free and Wireless CCTV Systems & Security Cameras: What’s the Difference?
Wired Cameras Wired cameras are hard wired to a DVR or NVR recorder to store and view the security footage. They are wired using coaxial (analogue) or Cat 6 (digital)
Low Light Technology for CCTV and Security Cameras: Infrared and Starlight
Infrared Cameras Infrared light is light that we cannot see ourselves but rather feel as heat. As the prefix ‘infra’ means after, the term ‘infrared‘ refers to the idea that
Analogue vs IP CCTV Systems
The transmitter is the part of the camera that sends video to the recorder or viewer’s device by either converting it to Ethernet in IP cameras or into a HD-CVI
A Quick Guide to Security Camera Lens Types
Lens Types There are two main CCTV camera lens types: fixed lens (aka. monofocal lens) and varifocal lens (these include motorised lenses). A CCTV security camera that has a fixed lens
Understanding CCTV and Security Camera Resolution & Megapixels
The sensor, also known as the imager, is an internal component of the camera that consists of a grid of pixels, known as photosites. These pixels capture intensity of light entering the
How To Fix a Foggy Security Camera
Unlike starlight cameras which are sensitive to ambient light and operate in a way similar to the human retina, night vision cameras must emit their own source of (infrared, IR)
Should I Let the Builder Supply the CCTV and Security Alarm System for my New Build?
Here at Jim’s Security we get a lot of enquiries from customers wanting to add a security/CCTV system to a new home build. In most cases, these customers have been
What is Alhua CCTV?
Have you been searching for Alhua CCTV, but are unable to find what you’re looking for? Sounds pretty frustrating. But look no further, this article might have the answer for
Integrated Dual Screen IP Intercom and CCTV Installation for family home in North-Eastern Suburbs
Michael from Jim’s Antennas and Security South Morang recently completed an integrated IP intercom and CCTV installation for a home in Thornbury. Prior to arriving on site, he worked closely