What are CCTV cameras used for?
When using security cameras, you might not know what you need depending on the circumstances. In this article, we will talk about the uses of CCTV cameras.Before we get into the uses of CCTV cameras, let’s first specify what a CCTV system is. It is a closed-circuit television.Meaning it can monitor properties both inside and […]
Swann DVR Setup (the best guide)
In this article, I talk about the Swann DVR setup.If you have a Swann DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and want to understand how properly connect the cables and set up the cameras, you’ve come to the right place.I’m assuming you have a Swann DVR Kit such as the SWDVK-845804WL-US or similar models that come with everything […]
How to reset Yi camera (Quick and Easy)
In this article, I explain how to reset the Yi camera to factory default settings.The reset process is very simple and takes less than 5 minutes.Just in case you lost the password for your Yi camera this process can help you to get up and running with the default one in minutes.This process works with […]
Swann DVR audio set up (Quick and Easy)
In this article, I talk about Swann DVR audio set up so you can learn how to connect a microphone to your device to record audio and video at the same time.You can also use a speaker to playback some alert or warning message.Swann has different models of DVRs such as the DVRx-1500 and the Pro-Series HD but all […]
Swann DVR beeps continuously (solved)
If your Swann DVR beeps continuously and this is driving you crazy, here you will find the solution for the problem. So just keep reading through…You can quickly make your Swan DVR stop beeping by right-clicking the screen and hitting the “Stop Beep” button on the main menu, but this is a temporary solution.When the […]
Hikvision error code 41 (solved)
The Hikvision error code 41 is displayed in the software iVMS-4200 when there’s a network error related to the communication to a device that is on the Internet.The message “Error code HCNetSDK.dll[401]. (No permission)” shows up in the software and there’s no video streaming from the cameras.To fix this problem check what are the ports […]
Swann Pro-Series HD password reset
There are different ways to reset Swann DVRs and cameras and in this article, I talk about the Swann Pro-Series HD password reset via recovery code.If you can’t log in to your DVR because you just lost the password the solution is to reset the device to the factory default state and create a new […]
Swann Homesafe View not working on 4g (solved)
If your Swann Homesafe View app is not working on mobile data, here I have a quick solution that takes less than 5 minutes to implement.Usually, the app works fine with a local connection via Wi-Fi and you can have access to your DVR and cameras but when you leave your home and your mobile automatically […]
Swann device has been disposed (solved)
If you are getting the message “device has been disposed” in the app while trying to access your Swann DVR, this article is for you. Keep reading.This error is related to the use of a wrong username/password when trying to login to the recorder which locks itself to prevent unauthorized access.To solve the problem just […]
How do you loop still images in a CCTV camera?
Ever want to live out your Hollywood dreams? Let’s learn about looping still images in CCTV cameras. Warning: This post is strictly for educational purposes. So how do you loop still images in a CCTV camera? And is it even possible to be done? Well, it is not impossible. But it does require a lot of […]