{"id":14571,"date":"2026-09-17T14:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-internal.promallshop.com\/?p=14571"},"modified":"2026-09-17T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:02:12","slug":"what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a CCTV Camera? A Complete Guide to  CCTV Cameras, Their Uses and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14571\" class=\"elementor elementor-14571\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-981408b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"981408b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cb2830 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cb2830\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"intro\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f2aa1a;color:#f2aa1a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f2aa1a;color:#f2aa1a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Table_of_Contents\" >Table of Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Is_a_CCTV_Camera\" >What Is a CCTV Camera?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#In_simple_terms\" >In simple terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#How_Does_a_CCTV_Camera_Work\" >How Does a CCTV Camera Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#1_The_camera_captures_an_image\" >1. The camera captures an image<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#2_Video_is_transmitted\" >2. Video is transmitted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#3_Footage_is_recorded\" >3. Footage is recorded<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#4_Users_view_the_footage\" >4. Users view the footage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#5_Analytics_can_identify_events\" >5. Analytics can identify events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Are_CCTV_Cameras_Used_For\" >What Are CCTV Cameras Used For?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Common_CCTV_applications_include\" >Common CCTV applications include:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#CCTV_is_no_longer_only_about_security\" >CCTV is no longer only about security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Different_Types_of_CCTV_Cameras\" >What Are the Different Types of CCTV Cameras?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Dome_cameras\" >Dome cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Bullet_cameras\" >Bullet cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#PTZ_cameras\" >PTZ cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Pan_Tilt_Zoom\" >Pan + Tilt + Zoom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Panoramic_cameras\" >Panoramic cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Box_cameras\" >Box cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Thermal_cameras\" >Thermal cameras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_CCTV_and_IP_Cameras\" >What Is the Difference Between CCTV and IP Cameras?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Which_one_should_you_choose\" >Which one should you choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Key_Features_to_Consider\" >Key Features to Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Resolution\" >Resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Night_vision\" >Night vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Field_of_view\" >Field of view<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Weather_resistance\" >Weather resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Motion_detection\" >Motion detection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Audio\" >Audio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#AI_analytics\" >AI analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Remote_monitoring\" >Remote monitoring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_CCTV_Cameras\" >What Are the Benefits of CCTV Cameras?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#1_Increased_visibility\" >1. Increased visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#2_Deterrence\" >2. Deterrence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#3_Evidence_and_investigation\" >3. Evidence and investigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#4_Remote_monitoring\" >4. Remote monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#5_Operational_insights\" >5. Operational insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#6_Scalable_security\" >6. Scalable security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#7_Integration\" >7. Integration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Disadvantages_of_CCTV_Cameras\" >What Are the Disadvantages of CCTV Cameras?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Common_limitations_include\" >Common limitations include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#How_Do_You_Choose_the_Right_CCTV_Camera\" >How Do You Choose the Right CCTV Camera?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#1_Define_the_purpose\" >1. Define the purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#2_Identify_the_environment\" >2. Identify the environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#3_Determine_the_required_detail\" >3. Determine the required detail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#4_Choose_the_camera_type\" >4. Choose the camera type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#5_Plan_storage\" >5. Plan storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#6_Consider_the_network\" >6. Consider the network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#7_Plan_for_the_future\" >7. Plan for the future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#CCTV_Installation_Best_Practices\" >CCTV Installation Best Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Prioritise_camera_positioning\" >Prioritise camera positioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Consider_lighting\" >Consider lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Protect_network-connected_cameras\" >Protect network-connected cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Test_before_completing_the_installation\" >Test before completing the installation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#What_Is_the_Future_of_CCTV_Technology\" >What Is the Future of CCTV Technology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/17\/what-is-a-cctv-camera-a-complete-guide-to-cctv-cameras-their-uses-and-benefits\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security is no longer limited to having a security guard at the entrance or locking doors after business hours.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, organisations can monitor their properties, people and operations using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/shop\/business-technology-solutions\"><b>CCTV cameras and intelligent video surveillance systems<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From homes and offices to banks, warehouses, schools, hotels and large industrial facilities, CCTV cameras provide visibility over areas that cannot always be watched directly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what exactly is a CCTV camera? How does it work? What types are available, and how do you choose the right one?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide explains everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2bc4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6e2bc4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99d58bd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"99d58bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-590a1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"590a1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span><b>Table of Contents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#intro\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#whatis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a CCTV Camera?<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howdoes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does a CCTV Camera Work?<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#whatare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are CCTV Cameras Used For?<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#different\">What Are the Different Types of CCTV Cameras?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#cctv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV vs IP Cameras<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#features\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Features to Consider<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of CCTV Cameras<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#disadvantages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Disadvantages of CCTV Cameras<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#choose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose the Right CCTV Camera<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#install\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV Camera Installation Best Practices<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#future\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future of CCTV Technology<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#conc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa8c2c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"aa8c2c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ddb9a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81ddb9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c97e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c97e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"whatis\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_CCTV_Camera\"><\/span><b>What Is a CCTV Camera?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CCTV camera is a security camera that captures video of a particular area and sends that footage to a designated monitoring or recording system. CCTV stands for <\/span><b>closed-circuit television<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning the video is intended for a specific system rather than general broadcast.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basic CCTV system typically includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitors or viewing devices<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cables or network connections<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power supply<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveillance software<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional CCTV systems used analog cameras and dedicated recording equipment. Modern systems increasingly use IP or network cameras that transmit digital video over computer networks.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis explains that CCTV technically refers to a closed-circuit setup, while IP or network video cameras connect to networks and can integrate with other systems and analytics.<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_simple_terms\"><\/span><b>In simple terms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of a CCTV system as an extra set of eyes for a property.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The camera sees what is happening, the recording system stores what happened, and the monitoring software allows authorised users to review or respond to events.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aa9c6d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9aa9c6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eff279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1eff279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d7d73 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5d7d73\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4588132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4588132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"howdoes\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_CCTV_Camera_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does a CCTV Camera Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CCTV camera works by capturing video through an image sensor and transmitting the footage to a recorder, network or monitoring system. Depending on the system, the footage can be viewed live, stored for later review or analysed automatically using technologies such as motion detection and AI.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is straightforward:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Camera \u2192 Transmission \u2192 Recording \u2192 Storage \u2192 Monitoring<\/b><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_camera_captures_an_image\"><\/span><b>1. The camera captures an image<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The camera uses a lens and image sensor to capture the scene.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors such as lighting, lens selection, resolution and viewing angle affect the quality of the footage.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Video_is_transmitted\"><\/span><b>2. Video is transmitted<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The camera sends video to the rest of the system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analog cameras generally use dedicated cabling and connect to a DVR.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP cameras transmit digital video over a network and commonly connect to an NVR or other network infrastructure.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Footage_is_recorded\"><\/span><b>3. Footage is recorded<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A DVR or NVR can store video for later review.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of footage that can be stored depends on factors such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of cameras<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frame rate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording schedule<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage capacity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Users_view_the_footage\"><\/span><b>4. Users view the footage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security personnel or authorised users can view live or recorded video through a monitor, computer or compatible mobile application.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some systems also support remote access.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Analytics_can_identify_events\"><\/span><b>5. Analytics can identify events<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern surveillance systems can go beyond recording.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the camera and software, analytics can detect objects, recognise certain events, count people, identify vehicles or generate alerts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis describes modern network cameras as intelligent devices capable of edge-based AI analytics and real-time monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f70ac5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f70ac5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8ab6c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f8ab6c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7f0c62 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7f0c62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55eb694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55eb694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"whatare\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_CCTV_Cameras_Used_For\"><\/span><b>What Are CCTV Cameras Used For?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/shop\/business-technology-solutions\">CCTV cameras<\/a> are primarily used for security monitoring, deterrence, incident investigation and safety. However, modern video surveillance can also support operational efficiency, business intelligence, traffic management, people counting and process monitoring.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_CCTV_applications_include\"><\/span><b>Common CCTV applications include:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><b>Homes<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras can monitor entrances, driveways, gates, gardens and other areas around a property.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Offices<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses can monitor entrances, reception areas, corridors, parking areas and restricted spaces.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Retail stores<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retailers can use video surveillance to monitor customers, entrances, checkout areas and inventory-related activity.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warehouses<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras can provide visibility across loading bays, storage areas, aisles and vehicle movement.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Banks and financial institutions<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security cameras can help monitor entrances, customer areas, ATMs and restricted areas.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Schools<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV can provide visibility around entrances, corridors, playgrounds and other areas where security monitoring is required.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Manufacturing<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras can support security, workplace safety, production monitoring and process oversight.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Hotels<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels can use surveillance across entrances, lobbies, parking areas and other common spaces.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CCTV_is_no_longer_only_about_security\"><\/span><b>CCTV is no longer only about security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an important shift.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern video surveillance can generate information that helps organisations understand how spaces are being used.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, video analytics can support:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People counting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic monitoring<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queue analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupancy analysis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational monitoring<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis reports that organisations increasingly expect video surveillance to support business intelligence and operational efficiency in addition to security and safety.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29e6cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b29e6cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a65f9bf e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a65f9bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef2e11e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef2e11e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"different\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Different_Types_of_CCTV_Cameras\"><\/span><b>What Are the Different Types of CCTV Cameras?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV cameras come in different designs because different environments require different viewing angles, levels of detail, installation methods and environmental protection. Common types include dome, bullet, PTZ, panoramic, box and specialised cameras such as thermal models.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dome_cameras\"><\/span><b>Dome cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dome cameras have a rounded housing and are commonly used indoors and outdoors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their discreet design makes it less obvious which direction the camera is facing.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bullet_cameras\"><\/span><b>Bullet cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullet cameras have a more visible cylindrical design.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are commonly used for outdoor monitoring because they can provide a clear directional view and can also act as a visible security deterrent.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PTZ_cameras\"><\/span><b>PTZ cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTZ means:<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pan_Tilt_Zoom\"><\/span><b>Pan + Tilt + Zoom<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These cameras can move horizontally, vertically and zoom in on areas of interest.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are useful when a security operator needs to control the camera remotely.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panoramic_cameras\"><\/span><b>Panoramic cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panoramic cameras are designed to cover wide areas.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be useful in spaces such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large rooms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail environments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public areas<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Box_cameras\"><\/span><b>Box cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box cameras use a more traditional camera form factor and can be configured with different lenses for specific surveillance requirements.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thermal_cameras\"><\/span><b>Thermal cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal cameras detect heat rather than relying solely on visible light.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes them useful for specialised applications where conventional cameras may struggle, including certain low-light or industrial environments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis identifies dome, bullet, box, panoramic, PTZ and thermal cameras among common surveillance camera types.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e36dd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6e36dd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc832b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ffc832b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c54c21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c54c21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"cctv\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_CCTV_and_IP_Cameras\"><\/span><b>What Is the Difference Between CCTV and IP Cameras?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV is a broad term commonly used for video surveillance systems, while an IP camera is a network-connected camera that sends digital video over an IP network. Traditional analog CCTV cameras normally connect to DVR-based systems, whereas IP cameras commonly work with NVRs and network infrastructure.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Feature<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Traditional Analog CCTV<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>IP Camera<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analog<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network connectivity<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually limited<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built around network connectivity<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorder<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DVR<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVR<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolution potential<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally higher<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote management<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible with system configuration<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More limited depending on system<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive options<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalability<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on infrastructure<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally strong<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI capabilities<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model\/system dependent<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely available<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern IP systems can provide higher resolution, network integration and advanced analytics. Hikvision&#8217;s Africa platform, for example, highlights higher resolution, AI capabilities and reduced cabling as advantages of IP-based systems compared with traditional analog setups.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_should_you_choose\"><\/span><b>Which one should you choose?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends on your project.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are upgrading an existing analog installation, keeping some existing infrastructure may make sense.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a new large-scale deployment, IP cameras can provide greater flexibility and integration possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f975836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f975836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528ec80 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"528ec80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-520bb7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"520bb7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"features\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_to_Consider\"><\/span><b>Key Features to Consider<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right CCTV camera should be selected according to its environment and purpose, not simply its megapixel rating. Resolution, lens, viewing angle, lighting, storage, connectivity, weather protection and analytics all influence whether the camera will actually capture useful footage.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolution\"><\/span><b>Resolution<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher resolution can provide more image detail.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, resolution alone does not guarantee useful footage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lens, lighting and camera placement matter too.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis specifically recommends starting with the operational requirement and considering pixel density, field of view and camera positioning when designing surveillance systems.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_vision\"><\/span><b>Night vision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the camera needs to operate after dark, check its low-light and infrared capabilities.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Field_of_view\"><\/span><b>Field of view<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wider lens can cover more area, while a narrower field of view can provide more detail at a distance.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_resistance\"><\/span><b>Weather resistance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor cameras should be designed for the environmental conditions where they will be installed.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motion_detection\"><\/span><b>Motion detection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion detection can help identify activity and reduce unnecessary recording or alerts.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio\"><\/span><b>Audio<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cameras include microphones or support audio features.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether audio is appropriate depends on the application and applicable privacy requirements.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_analytics\"><\/span><b>AI analytics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern cameras can offer intelligent functions such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Person detection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle detection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Object classification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line crossing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intrusion detection<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">License plate recognition<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact capabilities depend on the model.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_monitoring\"><\/span><b>Remote monitoring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access can allow authorised users to view cameras away from the physical premises.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, remote access should be secured properly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dfe211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9dfe211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4354a7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4354a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-285c506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"285c506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"benefits\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_CCTV_Cameras\"><\/span><b>What Are the Benefits of CCTV Cameras?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.promallshop.com\/shop\/business-technology-solutions\">CCTV cameras<\/a> include improved visibility, security monitoring, deterrence, incident investigation and remote access. Modern systems can also provide operational insights through video analytics, making surveillance useful for more than simply recording security incidents.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Increased_visibility\"><\/span><b>1. Increased visibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A camera can monitor areas that security personnel cannot continuously observe.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Deterrence\"><\/span><b>2. Deterrence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible cameras may discourage unwanted behaviour because people know activity may be recorded.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Evidence_and_investigation\"><\/span><b>3. Evidence and investigation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded footage can help organisations understand what happened during an incident.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Remote_monitoring\"><\/span><b>4. Remote monitoring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network-connected systems can allow authorised personnel to monitor sites remotely.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Operational_insights\"><\/span><b>5. Operational insights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced analytics can help organisations understand traffic, occupancy and operational patterns.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Scalable_security\"><\/span><b>6. Scalable security<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP-based systems can be expanded and integrated with other technologies.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Integration\"><\/span><b>7. Integration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern surveillance can integrate with systems such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alarm systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics platforms<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d1b3ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9d1b3ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2807dbd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2807dbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da635f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4da635f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"disadvantages\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Disadvantages_of_CCTV_Cameras\"><\/span><b>What Are the Disadvantages of CCTV Cameras?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV systems require investment in cameras, infrastructure, storage, installation, maintenance and cybersecurity. Poor camera placement can also produce footage that is technically recorded but not useful. Privacy, access control and data protection must also be considered when deploying surveillance.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_limitations_include\"><\/span><b>Common limitations include:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial equipment costs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation costs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage requirements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network dependency for IP systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity risks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy considerations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor footage caused by bad positioning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False alerts from poorly configured analytics<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more expensive camera does not automatically solve these problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system has to be designed around the actual surveillance objective.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9b705 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7d9b705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fd522 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11fd522\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cbef96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cbef96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"choose\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Choose_the_Right_CCTV_Camera\"><\/span><b>How Do You Choose the Right CCTV Camera?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a CCTV camera by first defining what you need to see, where the camera will be installed and what you want to do with the footage. Then evaluate resolution, lens, field of view, lighting, storage, connectivity, analytics, environmental protection and integration requirements.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Define_the_purpose\"><\/span><b>1. Define the purpose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask:<\/span><\/p><p><b>What am I trying to monitor?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the objective:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General observation?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security deterrence?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic monitoring?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff safety?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asset protection?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Identify_the_environment\"><\/span><b>2. Identify the environment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether the camera will be:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a warehouse<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a parking area<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a retail environment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an industrial facility<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Determine_the_required_detail\"><\/span><b>3. Determine the required detail<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need a different camera for identifying a person at an entrance than for simply monitoring activity across a large room.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_the_camera_type\"><\/span><b>4. Choose the camera type<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select between dome, bullet, PTZ, panoramic, box or specialised cameras based on the application.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plan_storage\"><\/span><b>5. Plan storage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine how much footage needs to be retained and at what quality.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Consider_the_network\"><\/span><b>6. Consider the network<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IP systems, evaluate:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network bandwidth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PoE<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVR capacity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Plan_for_the_future\"><\/span><b>7. Plan for the future<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the organisation may add cameras later, choose infrastructure that can accommodate expansion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3738b0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3738b0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c57c14 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c57c14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb53642 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb53642\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"install\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CCTV_Installation_Best_Practices\"><\/span><b>CCTV Installation Best Practices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good installation is just as important as good hardware. Cameras should be positioned to capture the areas that matter, with suitable lighting, viewing angles, mounting heights and network infrastructure. Organisations should also secure cameras and recording systems against unauthorised access.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritise_camera_positioning\"><\/span><b>Prioritise camera positioning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid installing a camera simply because a wall is available.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask:<\/span><\/p><p><b>What should this camera actually see?<\/b><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_lighting\"><\/span><b>Consider lighting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A camera that performs well during the day may produce poor footage at night if lighting is inadequate.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_network-connected_cameras\"><\/span><b>Protect network-connected cameras<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP cameras are connected devices, so cybersecurity should be part of the deployment plan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis notes that modern connected surveillance systems introduce cybersecurity considerations because cameras and associated devices can become targets for attackers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best practices include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change default credentials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use strong passwords<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep firmware updated<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrict network access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use encryption where appropriate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply user permissions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure remote access<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_before_completing_the_installation\"><\/span><b>Test before completing the installation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check footage during both day and night conditions where applicable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camera coverage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playback<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alerts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7233962 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7233962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca0a84 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fca0a84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c590fd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c590fd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"future\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Future_of_CCTV_Technology\"><\/span><b>What Is the Future of CCTV Technology?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of CCTV is moving from passive recording toward intelligent video systems that can detect events, analyse activity and provide real-time information. AI-enabled cameras, edge analytics, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity and integration with other systems are becoming increasingly important in modern surveillance deployments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional CCTV essentially answered:<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u201cWhat happened?\u201d<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern intelligent surveillance increasingly aims to answer:<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u201cWhat is happening, and does it require attention?\u201d<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI-enabled cameras can analyse video at the edge and detect events in real time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, intelligent systems may identify:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricted-area entry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic patterns<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational events<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis&#8217; 2026 research describes this shift from passive surveillance toward real-time intelligence and reports growing use of video systems for business intelligence and operational efficiency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means CCTV is increasingly becoming part of a broader technology ecosystem.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future security system may combine:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Cameras + AI + Access Control + Alarms + Analytics + Cloud + IoT<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rather than treating the camera as a standalone device.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870944f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"870944f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa7f10 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7aa7f10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-235efe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"235efe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"conc\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTV cameras have evolved from relatively simple recording devices into sophisticated components of modern security and operational systems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a home, business, school, warehouse or large enterprise, the right surveillance system can provide visibility where people cannot always be present.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, choosing a CCTV camera should never be based on resolution or price alone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important questions are:<\/span><\/p><p><b>What do you need to monitor?<\/b><\/p><p><b>What level of detail do you need?<\/b><\/p><p><b>How will the footage be stored and accessed?<\/b><\/p><p><b>Will the system need to grow?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once those requirements are clear, selecting the right camera, recorder, network and analytics becomes much easier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For organisations in Nigeria, Ghana and C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire, a well-designed surveillance system can provide both security visibility and a foundation for smarter, more connected operations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f998556 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f998556\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ce6354 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ce6354\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9ffce3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9ffce3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"faqs\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0caa8b2 wpr-advanced-accordion-icon-no-box elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-advanced-accordion\" data-id=\"0caa8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;active_item&quot;:1}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-advanced-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n            <div class=\"wpr-advanced-accordion\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-active-index=\"1\" data-accordion-trigger=\"click\" data-interaction-speed=\"0.4\">\n\n\t\t\t\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">1. Can CCTV cameras work at night?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>Yes. Many modern CCTV cameras have infrared (IR) night vision, allowing them to capture footage in low-light or dark environments. The quality and range of night vision depend on the camera model and its specifications.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">2. How does a CCTV camera work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>A CCTV camera captures video using its image sensor and sends the footage to a recording or monitoring device. Depending on the system, footage can be stored on a DVR, NVR, memory card, or cloud storage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">3. What is the difference between CCTV and IP cameras?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>Traditional CCTV cameras typically use coaxial cables to transmit video to a DVR, while IP cameras transmit digital video over a network. IP cameras generally offer easier remote access, higher resolution, and more advanced features.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">4. Can CCTV cameras be viewed remotely?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>Yes. Many modern CCTV and IP camera systems allow users to view live footage remotely through a smartphone, tablet, or computer, provided the system has the necessary network or internet connection.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                \n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-accordion-item-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"wpr-acc-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-item-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-title-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-acc-title-text\">5. Do CCTV cameras need internet to work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-close\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-toggle-icon wpr-ti-open\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-acc-panel-content\"><p>Not always. 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