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Beyond a Luxury: Why Home CCTV is a 2025 Necessity

Beyond a Luxury: Why Home CCTV is a 2025 Necessity


Imagine a world where you could monitor your home, receive instant alerts, and even actively deter potential threats, all from the palm of your hand, no matter where you are – whether you're at work, enjoying a holiday abroad, or simply asleep in your own bed. As we navigate 2025, this isn't a futuristic fantasy, but a readily available reality thanks to advancements in home security technology. While national crime figures from the Office for National Statistics for England and Wales show an overall decrease in police-recorded crime in some areas in 2024, the fear of home invasion and the impact of property crime remain significant concerns for many homeowners across the UK. Reports for 2023/2024 still highlight hundreds of thousands of residential burglaries, with a house being burgled every 173 seconds on average across England and Wales. 

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Is it worth buying a CCTV
Shocking Truths About Long Term CCTV Ownership Costs in 2025

Shocking Truths About Long Term CCTV Ownership Costs in 2025


Protecting your home and loved ones will always be a priority but so is managing your budget. Many homeowners opt for modern DIY wireless CCTV systems, drawn in by the promise of low initial costs. However, the long-term expenses associated with these systems often remain hidden, lurking beneath the surface. Are you truly saving money in the long run, or are you falling into a subscription trap?

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Buying Guide
Best Selling CCTV Cameras of 2024 – Top 5 Cameras reviewed

Best Selling CCTV Cameras of 2024 – Top 5 Cameras...


There are officially less than 100 days left until we welcome 2025, so we thought it’s time we share our top 5 best-selling cameras of the year so far. This year the collection of products on the CCTV Outlet has grown with choices to let our visitors pick what suits their needs most, whether they are looking at security for their homes or for other properties. With a wide variety of options on all the brands featured on CCTV Outlet, what is our customers' top choice brand in analogue and IP cameras. 

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Google Nest vs SPRO CCTV

The Differences between Google Nest and SPRO CCTV


When comparing any brands of CCTV cameras, it can be difficult to figure out what will work best for you. It can be a daunting task and while Wi-Fi connection cameras such as Google Nest are often seen as a go-to option, SPRO Cameras offer different features for different circumstances. In this blog, we’ll dive into the key differences between the two brands and explore what should be at the top of your list when selecting a security system. 
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Essential tips on choosing the right home security camera

Essential tips on choosing the right home security camera


Buying a security system for your property consists of a lot of research and can become confusing when there is a such a wide variety of products and features available.  

When you begin to research, it’s helpful to make a note on what you like and what you need in a system as you may find that each product is different. To help you, we’ve written a prioty list on how to figure out what type of system suits your needs. 

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CCTV for business

3 Reasons Why CCTV Can Help Your Business


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CCTV for businesses