It’s 2019 and surveillance cameras have changed Pt. 1

The major developments in the IP and Digital Surveillance Camera space have come in the form of better performance at a better price. Higher resolution cameras (8K, 4K, and 4MP) are now available at the prices that used to be reserved for 1080p (2MP) cameras. That means that an image quality of up to four times what was commonly available just two years ago can be purchased for the price of a premium 1080p camera just two years ago.

Access Control: It’s not just cards and keypads

Not too long ago Access Control meant having your keys, giving someone access meant giving them a copy of the key, and if the setup was truly sophisticated, then there were individual keys and a master key. As great and reliable as that system was, it left much to be desired: Scheduled Access Revoking Access Privileges […]

7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Alarm System Can Do

7 Things You Didn’t Know Your Alarm System Can Do Home Automation Schedules Temporary Permissions Integrate Cameras Video Doorbell (With Messages) Get Notified When Important Items Leave Your Property (Geofencing) Easier To Use Modern day alarm systems have come a long way from when turning a key or entering a code was the total interaction between […]

When your camera system is more than a passive observer

Thanks to major breakthroughs in electronics and image processing a modern day camera system can be much more than a method to record events. Modern CCTV systems can take an active role in your security measures, supplementing live guards and even acting like security guards without a live presence on the premises.

Looking for an affordable camera system….

If you are looking for a great deal on a camera system this holiday season, make sure you aren’t compromising value in the name of savings.

Strobes/Horns and the Hearing Impaired

If you or a loved one have difficulty hearing a typical alarm system may not be sufficient for your needs.

After all a household alarm system is so much more than a Burglar Alarm. Of course it is supposed to alert you to a break in, but is also your smoke detector, the Carbon Monoxide detector, and even a flood detector. Some systems can even alert you to the potential for extreme weather (flooding, tornadoes, etc.) in the near future.

Lights and Shadows: Dealing with lighting conditions

If your phone has a camera, experiment with it. If you like taking selfies, take one with a light right behind your head. Then try one with a source of light (table lamp, flashlight, etc.) between you and the camera.

Two-way Voice, Line Crossing Detection, and other IP Camera Tricks

An IP camera stands out over it’s analog cousins in a number of ways. First and foremost, it isn’t simply a camera. An IP camera is a miniaturized computer with a camera attached. That means the image is processed, compressed and even analyzed before it even leaves the body of the camera.

Deciphering Megapixels: CCTV Resolution

In short, resolution is the resolving power on your camera. Meaning, how sharp will the image bewhen you play back the recordings (evidence), and how far can you zoom into an image before it becomes blurry.

What to know before buying a security camera system…

After seeing a recent uptick in requests for CCTV systems and security cameras, I decided to go over the most common questions, issues and misconceptions I have encountered from EZ Switch’s customers. Those include Hotels, Hospitals, Home Owners’ Associations, COOPs, Condos, Private Home owners, and even renters.