Setting Up Remote Access for CCTV Camera Systems

First of all the main reason one would need remote access to CCTV systems is simply the portability and convenience of viewing footage on the go from mobiles or tablets, any time, anywhere. It can be rather complicated setting up remote access and should only be set up by a professional. Here at Duotech we can provide such a service.

Here are the various steps involved displayed for your peace of mind:

1. Assign your DVR an IP Address.
2. Connect to your DVR on your LAN – Local Area Network.
3. Setting up Port Forwarding on your Router.
4. Setting up a Static DHCP IP address for your DVR.
5. Remote Internet Setup.

In some cases your internet provider will need to be informed of the setup in order for some of the features of the app to work to their full extent. This is why it is important to seek professional help for the setup.

As previously stated, Duotech Electronics can provide such a service. For more information visit http://duotechelectronics.co.uk/

Big Brother Is Watching: The Need-To-Know on CCTVs

Until recently, covert cameras were almost exclusively used by private investigators, TV shows, and perverts.

Covert cameras tended to be low-resolution and low-performance, but www.duotechelectronics.co.uk is finally changing that. With the release of its new series of covert cameras, We now bring you HD IP technology to the covert surveillance industry.

Besides improving on the poor image quality of previous covert cameras, the introduction of HD covert cameras could solve a few other challenges faced by certain surveillance applications.

Public backlash towards the installation of surveillance cameras in public places has long been a problem for the security industry. Vandals and activists have destroyed countless surveillance cameras in protest against their use.

Camover, a “game” started by German activists, is being blamed for the destruction of CCTV cameras across Germany.

Even vandal-resistant cameras are being sprayed with paint, leaving them disabled. These activists are trying to prove a point: They don’t appreciate being watched. They see these obvious, obtrusive cameras more as a threat than an offer of protection.

The presence of these cameras has also been proven to be ineffective as a crime deterrent, which is unfortunate since surveillance cameras are still promoted today as (at least partially) a deterrent to criminals.

Studies indicate that members of the general public do not always feel safer when in the presence of surveillance cameras. People feel less safe because the cameras suggest that the given area is dangerous. Whether these feelings are justified or not could be argued either way. However, surveillance cameras are obviously not having the psychological effect one would expect and, in turn, are not getting the support they deserve.

With all the negative statistics and perceptions towards the mere presence of surveillance cameras, are covert cameras the simple solution?

It would be difficult for vandals to destroy cameras they cannot easily see. It would also spare the general public much of the anxiety brought on by the presence of typical surveillance cameras.

Covert cameras are already in use across the world, including at your local bank or ATM, but it is time they become a larger part of public surveillance systems. Hidden cameras would prevent vandalism and help the public feel more relaxed, while providing law enforcement with the important tools and evidence they need.

With Duotech Electronics taking the lead in the Midlands, I hope other surveillance Company’s will follow in helping use more advanced covert cameras that come on the market.

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