CCTV Buying Guides
Surveillance vs Normal Hard Drives for CCTV
CCTV needs a surveillance-rated drive like WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk, not a desktop drive. They're built for 24/7 writing from multiple cameras.
Surveillance vs Normal Hard Drives for CCTV
CCTV needs a surveillance-rated drive like WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk, not a desktop drive. They're built for 24/7 writing from multiple cameras.
ColorVu vs Infrared Night Vision: What's the Di...
Infrared records black-and-white at night. Hikvision ColorVu uses a wider lens and soft white light to record full colour 24/7, so you can see colours.
ColorVu vs Infrared Night Vision: What's the Di...
Infrared records black-and-white at night. Hikvision ColorVu uses a wider lens and soft white light to record full colour 24/7, so you can see colours.
4MP vs 8MP CCTV: Which Should I Buy?
4MP is the sweet spot for most homes - sharp footage without huge storage. Choose 8MP (4K) for large areas or fine detail like number plates.
4MP vs 8MP CCTV: Which Should I Buy?
4MP is the sweet spot for most homes - sharp footage without huge storage. Choose 8MP (4K) for large areas or fine detail like number plates.
How Much Hard Drive Storage Do I Need for CCTV?
A rough guide: a 4-camera 4MP system needs about 2TB for two weeks or 4TB for a month with H.265. More cameras, resolution or days means more storage.
How Much Hard Drive Storage Do I Need for CCTV?
A rough guide: a 4-camera 4MP system needs about 2TB for two weeks or 4TB for a month with H.265. More cameras, resolution or days means more storage.
What NVR Do I Need For My Cameras? (4, 8 or 16 ...
Match the NVR channels to your camera count, with room to grow: 1 to 4 cameras need a 4-channel NVR, 5 to 8 an 8-channel, 9 to 16 a 16-channel.
What NVR Do I Need For My Cameras? (4, 8 or 16 ...
Match the NVR channels to your camera count, with room to grow: 1 to 4 cameras need a 4-channel NVR, 5 to 8 an 8-channel, 9 to 16 a 16-channel.
How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need? (Home & Business)
Most UK homes are well covered by 4 to 6 cameras. Here's how to work out the right number for your property.
How Many CCTV Cameras Do I Need? (Home & Business)
Most UK homes are well covered by 4 to 6 cameras. Here's how to work out the right number for your property.