Why does it seem like security camera footage is always of such poor quality when technology has advanced so much since the low-resolution, grainy video of the 1980s and 1990s? Here are the reasons why are security cameras so low…
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We questioned whether we could use some Ring cameras without Wi-Fi, for example in the event of a power outage, because some of them are battery- or solar-powered. No, Ring security cameras do not work without Wi-Fi. To record and…
Camera film shouldn’t be harmed because airport security scanners only subject it to a small amount of radiation. Although the heavier X-ray scanner used for checked baggage can damage the film, it is still necessary. Kodak advises against checking bags…
No. The Apple Homekit software is not natively compatible with the Ring camera system. With the help of third-party programs like HOOBS, homeowners can get around this lack of interoperability. By serving as a bridge, this software enables users to…
You could have seen a security camera perched on the corner of a building or dangling from a pole next to the road as you were driving down the street. It appears to be aiming straight at you and your…
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard that it’s illegal to sound a fire alarm when there isn’t one, but is it really a crime that could land you in jail? This guide explains what other seemingly minor crimes…
Let’s imagine that you are vaping in your living room. You press down on the button and breathe in and out. You close your eyes and cast a quick glance up at the ceiling, where a fire alarm can be…
Here’s the question, what batteries do smoke alarms use? 9V has been the battery of choice for smoke alarms for many years. The more common batteries in smoke detectors today are two or three AAs. About three times as much…
Do security cameras have audio? The answer is yes. You can buy a security system that also records audio in addition to video. However, unlike more recent cameras, the majority of the older CCTV cameras you see do not have…
Do you know how to tell if a security camera is recording? Use electronic bug detectors. When turned on or in operation, CCTV security cameras would produce what is known as a balanced signal. A video signal that has been…