Blog — Upgrade to HD

One thing I don't like about my security system is all those darn cords. Power supplies for the cameras themselves, for the monitor, and for the DVR. And all the cords to connect the cameras. Analog was not the way to go, however less expensive it was at the time. One of my cameras barely works because I bumped the cable and can't seem to get it right. Why do I tell you all this? I don't want you to make the same mistake I did. Two things I should have done differently: Found a DVR with PoE This is...

Upgrading Your Existing Video Security System The Switch From Analog to HD: Video surveillance is everywhere today. While the migration from analog to IP/HD-TVI has been on the rise for a while now, many people are still hesitant when it comes to upgrading to an IP/HD-TVI based video surveillance system. Below are a few reasons why now is the perfect time to switch from analog to HD: It’s the End of the Road for Analog — Low-definition analog camera systems and DVRs are beginning to reach their end of life. New HD models are cheaper & more available while analog...