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Cameras & security · 5 min read
UniFi Protect 7.3: What's New for Camera Owners
UniFi Protect 7.3 adds tiered footage retention, remote cameras that record to a central NVR, and Time Machine on the dashboard. Here is what it means.
Cameras & security · 5 min read
Do Security Cameras Work in Ontario Winters?
Cold ratings, snow glare, dome fogging and frozen ground. Here is what actually goes wrong with outdoor cameras over a Southern Ontario winter.
Cameras & security · 5 min read
Why UniFi G6 Edge Cameras Still Need an NVR
The SD card in a UniFi G6 Edge is a redundant copy, not a replacement for the recorder. Here is how Ubiquiti's enterprise line is designed.
Cameras & security · 2 min read
Security cameras without a monthly subscription: what you actually give up
Local recording costs more up front and nothing after. Here is an honest comparison with the subscription brands, including the things local systems do worse.
Cameras & security · 3 min read
Night vision explained: IR, colour and marketing
IR range claims, colour night vision, and spotlight cameras explained plainly, and why camera placement matters more than any spec sheet.
Cameras & security · 3 min read
NVR storage math: how many days of footage you get
How camera count, resolution, bitrate and motion-only recording decide how many days of footage your NVR holds, with a worked example.
Cameras & security · 4 min read
How many cameras does a house actually need?
Most detached homes are well covered with 3 to 5 cameras. Where they should point, what to skip, and why more is not better.
Cameras & security · 3 min read
Video doorbells vs real cameras: what each is for
Video doorbells and security cameras solve different problems. A look at fields of view, night performance and storage, and why many homes want both.
Cameras & security · 4 min read
Where to put security cameras: a home placement guide
A practical guide to placing home security cameras: driveway, entry doors, mounting height, backlight, and keeping your neighbours out of frame.