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How to Set Up Remote View on SPRO CCTV Cameras.

How to Set Up Remote View on SPRO CCTV Cameras.


The SPRO CCTV lineup brings professional-grade security within arm’s reach, letting you tap into live camera feeds straight from your phone. By following a few simple steps, you’ll unlock on-the-go peace of mind, receive instant motion alerts, and enjoy uninterrupted remote view and play back. All you need is your SPRO recorder and cameras, a stable network connection, and the free DMSS app. In under 20 minutes, you’ll be ready to monitor every corner of your home or office—no technical degree required

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Total Security: How to Protect Your Home, Online & Off For Free

Total Security: How to Protect Your Home, Online & Off...


This guide is designed to help you strengthen your home's digital defences, ensuring your physical security measures aren't made pointless by digital weaknesses. We’ll walk you through essential steps to fortify your network, including maximising your Wi-Fi encryption, the importance of turning off Universal Plug and Play and WPS, why you need to change your network name (SSID) and passwords and 2FA and finally, how to set up and use guest networks on your router to isolate visitor devices. 

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The Top 5 Best Places to Install CCTV Cameras Around Your Home!

The Top 5 Best Places to Install CCTV Cameras Around...


Outfitting an entire house with high-spec cameras and robust, high channel recording systems can quickly push your budget into the thousands, leaving many to wonder if true peace of mind is simply out of reach. If you're working with a limited budget and can only choose the most effective spots for your CCTV cameras, this guide is for you. We'll show you where we would place our cameras if we were limited just 5 key locations (and some honourable mentions) creating the most impactful surveillance system for your home. We’re going to cover external and internal locations and what level of security we would recommend for each spot.

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5MP Vs 3K Resolution: Everything You Need to Know.

5MP Vs 3K Resolution: Everything You Need to Know.


Sitting towards the upper end between its 1080p and 4K counterparts, 3K isn't just another resolution; it represents an effective alternative to traditional 5MP cameras, offering a more integrated option for modern viewing that's rapidly gaining traction in the surveillance landscape

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Return on Investment with CCTV, How Long Will A CCTV System Realistically Last.

Return on Investment with CCTV, How Long Will A CCTV...


Investing in a CCTV system can feel like a significant leap, often accompanied by a nagging question: "How long will this really last?". The initial purchase can be substantial, leading to concerns about the worth of the equipment. Will your cameras provide years of reliable vigilance, or will you find yourself facing costly replacements or technological obsolescence just a few years down the line? This article will address questions like these head-on. We will delve beyond the initial purchase price to uncover the true long-term value of a CCTV system by examining the expected lifespan of its various components

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Detection, Observation, Recognition, Identification: How To Find the Best CCTV Cameras Using the DORI Standard.

Detection, Observation, Recognition, Identification: How To Find the Best CCTV...


There's a standardised tool that cuts through confusion and provides a clear picture of a camera's capabilities: the DORI standard. DORI stands for Detection, Observation, Recognition, and Identification. DORI is different because it sets realistic expectations and which you can use to select cameras that precisely match your security objectives, ensuring you don't overspend on unnecessary features or end up with footage that isn't fit for purpose. 

In this article, we'll break down the DORI standard in simple terms. We'll explain each of the four DORI levels and the specific metrics behind them, show you how you can leverage this knowledge to your advantage when selecting CCTV cameras, and guide you on where to find a camera's specific DORI performance numbers.

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