Security Camera

My Experience Installing an EZVIZ Camera and Connecting It to a Hikvision DVR — Here’s the Complete Guide

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Install an EZVIZ Camera and Connect It to a Hikvision DVR

On August 14, 2026, my customer contacted me and asked me to replace one of their broken Hikvision analog CCTV cameras with an EZVIZ camera. The customer currently has four Hikvision analog CCTV cameras installed at their home. Since one of the cameras is broken, the customer wants to replace it with an EZVIZ camera to enable two-way communication. Although the Hikvision analog CCTV cameras support two-way audio, the customer’s current DVR does not.

This is the story of my experience installing an EZVIZ camera and connecting it to a Hikvision DVR.

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Buying Guide—How I Choose the Right Monitor for Security Camera System—Here’s an Explanation Based on My Experience

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Choosing a Monitor for a Security Cameras

Whenever customers want to install security cameras, they always ask me the same questions: “Do I need a monitor for my security cameras?” and “What kind of monitor should I use?”

Well, the truth is, these days, you don’t really need a monitor for your security cameras because you can easily view the camera feeds right from your smartphone. However, if you have a control room with security staff monitoring the cameras, then having a monitor is definitely a good idea. It makes it much easier for them to watch the live camera feeds right from their desks.

In this article, I’ll share some tips on how to choose the right monitor for your security cameras, based on my experience as a security camera technician.

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PHP2Shell—How It Affects Security Cameras—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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PHP2Shell is a security vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute PHP code remotely under certain conditions. By sending specially crafted HTTP POST requests to a vulnerable application, an attacker may be able to execute commands on the affected server without needing valid login credentials. The potential impact goes beyond websites and web servers. Many security devices, including IP cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVRs), run embedded software and provide web-based interfaces for configuration and remote access. If these devices contain a vulnerable PHP application or a related exposed service, they could also be at risk.

So, what could happen if a security camera or NVR is compromised by this type of vulnerability?

In this article, I’ll explain what PHP2Shell is and how it can affect security camera devices. I’ll break down the issue in simple terms to help you understand the potential risks and what you can do to protect your cameras.

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11 Best Fisheye Security Cameras for Home Office and Commercial Use — There Are Prices Under $50

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Best Fisheye Security Cameras

If you install a traditional fixed camera in a large room, there will usually be some areas that the camera can’t see. The corners of the room, especially the area directly underneath the camera, may be out of view. Rooms with partial walls or partitions can also create blind spots. If you want to monitor the entire room without leaving any blind spots, you can consider using a security camera with a fisheye lens. These cameras are designed to provide a much wider field of view, allowing you to cover a large area with a single camera.

In this article, I’ll share a list of the best fisheye camera brands you can consider for monitoring your entire room and covering those hard-to-see corners.

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Which Security Camera Resolution Is Right for My Home in 2026? 2MP, 2K, 3K, or 8MP? Here’s the Explanation

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Choosing the Best Security Camera Resolution for Your Home

Questions about security camera resolution are something I get asked about all the time. Most of these questions come from people who are buying a security camera for the first time and aren’t sure which resolution is right for their home. I also often hear from customers who are using a high-resolution security camera but still find that the live feed looks blurry. They wonder why this happens even though their camera has a high resolution. In 2026, high-resolution security cameras have become the go-to choice for many of my customers.

Here’s my take on choosing the right security camera resolution for your home. Of course, choosing the right brand is just as important.

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How I Connect or Pairing the ORION Security Camera to WiFi and My Phone—A Complete Guide from Start to Finish

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Set Up Orion Security Camera

ORION is a security camera brand that’s better known in Australia, so it’s more popular there than in other countries. Personally, I see ORION as a local Australian security camera brand. It’s kind of like Bardi in Indonesia. Bardi is quite popular as a security camera brand in Indonesia, but it’s not as well known in other countries. You can monitor the cameras live and watch playback through the app. ORION also offers cameras for both indoor and outdoor use.

In this article, I’ll walk you through how to connect your ORION camera to Wi-Fi and your phone, step by step.

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PoE CCTV Camera vs. WiFi CCTV Camera—Here’s Which One Is Best, in My Opinion as a Security Camera Technician

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PoE Cameras vs. Wi-Fi Cameras Comparsion

I’ve installed WiFi cameras, PoE cameras, solar-powered cameras, 4G cameras, and all kinds of other cameras. Which one is best for you? Basically, security cameras all serve the same purpose—monitoring and recording—and the only difference lies in their systems. I refer to PoE cameras as IP cameras, since PoE stands for Power Over Ethernet. Meanwhile, WiFi cameras are those whose systems connect to a WiFi network.

To help you better understand PoE cameras and WiFi cameras, in this article I’ll explain them based on my own experience.

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Can I Install and Use a CCTV Security Camera Without WiFi or a Subscription—Here’s What You Need to Know

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Does Installing a Security Camera Require Wi-Fi and a Subscription

Can security cameras work without WiFi or internet? Many prospective security camera users ask me whether they need a WiFi network and a subscription when installing security cameras. They assume that installing a camera is just like subscribing to an internet service—that there’s a monthly fee they have to pay. When I encounter customers like this, I usually explain which cameras require WiFi and which don’t, as well as which ones involve a monthly fee and which don’t.

In this article, I’ll explain what’s needed to install security cameras, as well as the different types of cameras available.

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Can My Neighbor Point a CCTV Security Camera at My House?—I’m Very Upset. What Should I Do?

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My Neighbor Is Pointing Their Security Camera at My House

Security camera lenses have a straight field of view and record everything in front of them. Disputes with neighbors over cameras pointed toward my property are extremely rare; in fact, some of my customers have installed cameras that are slightly angled toward their neighbors’ homes, and rather than getting angry or filing complaints, those neighbors have actually expressed their gratitude because the cameras have helped keep their front yards a little safer.

When is it illegal for a security camera installed by a neighbor to be pointed at my house? And as a neighbor, what should I do?

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Motion Detection on My Security Camera Not Working—Here’s How I Fixed It in Minutes

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Security Camera Motion Detection Not Working

As far as I know, there are two main types of motion sensors in security cameras. The first triggers motion detection by measuring changes in pixels and relying on motion algorithms; this is known as an optical motion sensor. Examples include the movement of people, animals, and vehicles. The second type triggers motion alerts by detecting body heat and infrared energy, known as PIR motion sensors. Examples include detecting fires and engine heat.

In this article, I’ll explain how to fix motion detection on your security camera if it’s not working.

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How I Embed an IP Camera on My Website Without Coding or Port Forwarding—Just Using This Software

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Some of you may be wondering how to make your IP camera publicly accessible on a website. In this guide, I’ll explain how to display an IP camera on a website using third-party software. Using this software, you can instantly add or embed a camera into your website without any programming or networking skills. You also won’t need to configure port forwarding, which requires a public IP address on your network.

This guide is based on my personal experience without any hidden processes so you can put it into practice straight away.

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