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There has been a massive increase of vehicle theft on the Sunshine Coast.  Often doors are left unlocked or the  keys are left in the car (or close to it). It is also VERY VERY easy to break into a garage so I thought I would share this Video. …..and yes it is that easy to … Continue reading Secure your Garage Door (Car Theft is on the increase) →

We are often asked why we use Hikvision considering it is a Chinese product. In short because of overall value for money vs resolution vs reliability. It appears we are not the only ones. I stumbled across the following information comparing CCTV manufacturers and thought it was very interesting…….. FYI I was surprised Axis is … Continue reading How good are Hikvision CCTV Security Cameras? →

As our business continues to grow it was time to invest in a new van. If you are looking for an Alarm, Intercom or  Security Cameras Sunshine Coast please contact us. If you see our van on the road give us a wave!

Yes Hikvision has done it again and added an 8MP camera resolution to their range leaving their competitors wondering what just happened! Forget 4MP the minimum standard should now be 6MP.  Does 8MP come at a premium, yes!  Is it worth it, we think so in most cases (but others might disagree…probably because they don’t … Continue reading Hikvision’s 8MP Camera Range….try and keep up! →

Thought this was interesting….. https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2018/07/smart-home-security-camera-sends-footage-to-wrong-person-is-maybe-not-so-smart-after-all/  

FYI This needs to updated every three years…….

BREAKING NEWS Hikvision has taken the initiative and once again moved the benchmark higher. Using their 5MP cameras we are now able to upgrade the resolution to 6MP. Why you ask? The main reason was to increase the viewing angle with a 2.8mm lens. The old 4MP cameras had a viewing angle of 106 degrees. … Continue reading Hikvision’s new 6MP Cameras →

On the Sunshine Coast, security cameras have a lot of different applications. They are used to be a mainstay for large or small businesses and in domestic/residential market. They help monitor the everyday operations and record events that have take place for later review. These devices work as a deterrent and to prevent theft. They … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Security Cameras →

GOT AN ANNOYING BEEP COMING FROM YOUR ALARM CODE/KEYPAD? Alarm systems self-monitor and will normally advise you of a fault via the keypad (but sometimes via the siren). ​For Bosch Keypads without a text display the following should help To stop the beeping you will need to acknowledge the fault. Most Bosch panel faults can be … Continue reading Is your Bosch/Solution Code/Keypad Beeping at you? →

I am sometimes told a DIY CCTV system is just as good as one of our systems. There are many differences and reasons why the DIY system is less expensive.  Most DIY systems are built to a price rather than to a specification. Inside our recorders you will find a Western Digital (WD) hard drive. … Continue reading CCTV Hard Drives →