It is important to use UV rated Cat5 wire for outdoor security cameras

10/30/2025 6:50:00 AM

Why It’s Important to Use UV-Rated Cat5 Cable for Outdoor Cameras

When setting up outdoor security cameras, one of the most overlooked — yet crucial — details is the type of network cable you use. Many installers assume any Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet cable will work just fine. However, using non–UV-rated cable outdoors...

 

Remote 24 hour video monitoring

10/16/2025 1:13:00 PM

When it comes to protecting your business, staying connected is everything. Whether you manage a single storefront or multiple properties, remote video monitoring systems give you 24/7 access to your security cameras—right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

At Ultimate Video & Security, we provide advanced commercial camera...

 

Understanding 4K (8 Megapixel) Resolution in Security Cameras

10/15/2025 2:27:00 PM

When it comes to protecting your home or business, image quality is everything. A blurry or grainy video feed can make it difficult to identify faces, license plates, or other crucial details. That’s where 4K (8 megapixel) resolution cameras stand out — delivering ultra-clear footage that captures every detail, even from a distance. ...

 

What Is the Best Frame Rate for Security Cameras?

10/6/2025 11:35:00 AM

When it comes to choosing the right security camera for your home or business, many factors come into play—resolution, lens quality, night vision, and even the frame rate. While most people know that higher resolution offers better image clarity, the frame rate of your security camera is just as important. It can affect everything from video...

 

AI Security Cameras: How Smart Surveillance is Redefining Safety in 2025

8/8/2025 4:03:00 PM

In 2025, protecting your business isn’t just about watching what happens — it’s about stopping it before it does. Traditional surveillance systems have always played an important role, but they’re reactive. You get the footage, you see what happened… after the fact.

AI-powered security cameras change that. By combining... 

How IP Network Surveillance Systems Can Help

12/10/2018 2:07:00 AM

With advanced digital security cameras, owners have more tools to deter theft and fraud while improving store management.

Convenience stores and mini marts have traditionally installed surveillance cameras to deter crime and encourage safety, but too often these have provided images that lacked detail, particularly in low light conditions....

 

Making sure your surveillance system would catch crooks this holiday

12/1/2018 2:36:00 AM

If you have home surveillance cameras you may feel your property is protected, but law enforcement says to make sure you’re using it right so that crooks don’t get away this holiday season.

During the holidays, property crimes spike law enforcement says.

Items left in cars while shopping, or packages delivered to the front...

 

Thieves get caught on video cameras - 3 steps

11/26/2018 2:24:00 AM

Thieves caught on security camera? What a fantastic thing! You may have heard many stories about thieves caught on home security cameras, hidden cameras or CCTV cameras, such as ghost caught on security camera in hotel, or at Disneyland. Sounds pretty creepy right? Of course, it is just a rumor.

As you watch those videos about security cameras...

 

Police relying more on home surveillance systems to solve crimes

11/13/2018 8:15:00 AM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- It’s a new weapon to bust criminals and you could be helping without realizing it.

Police are relying more and more on surveillance video to bust criminals; so many homes are now wired with watchful eyes that expose important clues to crimes. You might be surprised at how affordable it is to secure your home. ...