The new range of “smart” cameras include a “white light” when motion is detected. This serves 2 purposes namely…to attract attention to the fact that a there is a camera and also to change the camera from “black and white” at night back to colour. Some if these cameras also include a flashing warning light, … Continue reading Smart Camera with AI →

Every 2-3 years Hikvision comes under the spotlight as they are a Chinese manufacturer! I been using them from day 1 (ie over 6 years A-OK) mainly because they are VERY reliable, their app and recorder interface is YEARS ahead of anyone else, their technology (resolution, infrared and image quality is also YEARS ahead of … Continue reading Hikvision Camera Ban Not About Cyber Security →

This is just a friendly reminder that ants (and geckos) can destroy electronics so PLEASE don’t forget to get rid of them if you see them near your CCTV cameras, intercoms, alarms or wireless gear. Failure to do can end up costing quite a lot as no supplier consider this a warranty issue! FYI Patrick … Continue reading Ants Kills Electronics →

We often get asked about privacy concerns when it comes to CCTV cameras. This happens with residential installations and also in Body Corporate situations. We have no legal qualifications or direct experience but, when it comes to video recordings, our understanding is as follows: It is an offence to video record people without their consent … Continue reading Privacy & CCTV Cameras (incl audio) →

Almost daily we get approached by manufactures, suppliers and distributors asking us to use and sell their security systems. On occasion we have been forced to use other brands but 99% of the time our goto CCTV system is Hikvision. Yes it is Chinese but as a small, service orientated, company we cannot afford to … Continue reading A-OK Security gets awarded Hikvision Platinum Value Added Solution Partner again (for 2020) →

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) is a term used in the surveillance camera industry to refer to high-dynamic-range imaging and implies that the camera can handle bright and dark conditions and improve image quality. Not all cameras have the same quality WDR. Analogue cameras have a “WDR” that is actually a “Back Light Compensation” so not … Continue reading WDR – Wide Dynamic Ratio →

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