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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

How to Add/Embed a CCTV IP Camera to Your Website (No Coding and Port Forwarding Required)

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.