IP Camera Bitrate and Compression: Not All Same Resolution Cameras Have the Same Resolution VideoWe often get asked why our HD POE IP cameras look so much better than other brands, even with "si...

In The Trenches Video Series Security camera decoders and video walls Decoders are powerful devices that allow you to display hundreds of cameras on a video wall. Decoders are great in many scenarios...

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What does SCW need in order to design a security camera system for a warehouse? When you are looking to outfit your warehouse operation with security cameras the easiest solution is to send us the flo...

Home Support FAQ How many total video streams (cameras) can I view remotely? How many total video streams (cameras) can I view remotely? All SCW NVR’s have the ability to have 128 total streams at a...

Home Support FAQ Why won't my camera display on my NVR? Why don't I have a video feed? What does "No Link" Mean? Why won't my camera display on my NVR? Why don't I have a video feed? What does "No Lin...

In The Trenches Video Series SCW's License Plate Solution - The Specialist 2.0 Video Introduction SCW's newest camera, the Specialist 2.0 is camera built for the ground up for license plate operations...

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Understanding Encoding and Decoding in Video Compression How Video Compression Works Creating videos is a very intense process. Most video uses the H.26X block-oriented motion-compensation-based video...

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Admiral and Imperial Line Video AnalyticsOur newest line of NVRs have new video analytic events. These guides help explain when you would use them.Video Analytics can help you have a more cl...

Vandalism Detection with the Admiral and Imperial NVRs: Video Loss, Scene Change, and Video Tampering AlertsThere are three different alerts aimed at camera vandalism: video loss, which happens...

Webinar [On Demand] Video Surveillance & Active Protection Are you relying on cameras that merely record incidents without preventing them? It's time to advance to proactive security measures. ✔️...

In The Trenches Video Series Motion Detection & Security Camera Systems How Motion Detection Cameras Work In this episode we break down, how motion detection works, what settings you can change, how i...

Home Support FAQ Other brand camera and SCW NVRs Can I use “x” brand camera or NVR with an SCW camera or NVR At SCW we pride ourselves on having the easiest setup in the industry. When you combine...

Home Support FAQ My camera is blurry or foggy due to moisture on or in the camera. What do I do? My camera is blurry or foggy due to moisture on or in the camera. What do I do? When condensation forms...

In The Trenches Video Series Security Camera and CCTV Surge Protectors | How to Protect CCTV Cameras from Lightning Today, we are discussing security camera surge protection, and how to protect CCTV c...

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What is a Network Video Appliance?If enough sneaky marketing executives call a POE NVR an "HD Video Appliance," is it still a POE NVR?Yep, but now they are going to charge you double....

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Weatherproof Bullet CameraWeatherproof Bullet Cameras can withstand the elements and are the toughest security cameras in the industry. That means they can take abuse from water in many different...

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Get Your Free Custom Security Camera Floorplan AI-Powered --> Secure Your Premises with Expert Designed Surveillance Planning a security system can be overwhelming. How many cameras do you need? What...

Outdoor Security Camera - Types: Benefits & Drawbacks Almost all security cameras are installed outdoors, but there are many different ways of installing, powering and sending the video data when inst...

A Brief History of US and Chinese Security Camera ManufacturingHow US Security Camera Manufacturers Missed the IP Camera Revolution and Don't Hold Most Relevant Patents AnymoreIn the...

Home Support FAQ Smart TV app Does SCW have a Smart TV Camera App? We don't. A smart TV app probably isn’t going to be anything that we ever focus on… not unless smart tv hardware radically change...

Q: What is a 1000 TV Line Camera?A: 1000 TVL sounds like "better than 720 TVL," but it will produce the exact same recording. TVL or television lines is usually a term reserv...

IK10 Vandal Proof Dome CameraIK10 - The Highest Rating for Physical Damage ProtectionIK10 is the highest measurement rating for protection from physical damage for security camera products...

Q: What are those horizontal lines that wiggle on a CCTV camera?Wiggling hoizontal lines are called "smear" or "blooming." Most IP security cameras are single chip CCD sensor cameras. When a CCD s...

Installing a Bullet Camera on the Ceiling - Installation Guide Important: Ceiling tiles have different weight tolerance limits based on their size and thickness. If the camera is too heavy, then you w...

About Night Vision & Smart Infrared There's very little difference in night vision among manufacturers of surveillance equipment. Why is there so little difference? Mostly the lack of difference in ni...

Can I use a Webcam-style WIFI Camera (like Foscam, Dropcam, Linksys, or Belkin) with one of your DVRs?WIFI Cameras that resemble webcams like Dropcam, Nest, Ring, Arlo, Linksys, or Belkin can wo...

Security Camera Installation for Offices Expert, Custom Surveillance System Design for Offices Our complimentary site survey brings a professional tech right to your facility. Then, we follow up with...

In The Trenches Video Series A PTZ with a built in fixed lens camera! In this episode we'll cover the Watchkeeper Dual Vision PTZ. This unique PTZ features a commercial grade, long range PTZ and a fix...

5 Reasons EufyCam2 is the Wireless Camera For You Over the past year, the SCW team has been working tirelessly to find the very best wireless camera solution for our customers, and we have struck gold...

In The Trenches Video Series Security Experts discuss Weatherproofing Security Cameras In this series we're talking about weatherproofing, the importance of it, best practices, actionable tips & advic...

HomeClearance Cameras Clearance CamerasCameras on ClearanceOur Clearance Cameras shoot in HD at 1080p (2MP), 4MP (about 2x 1080P), 4K, or 12MP.Weatherproof and Great for...

High Speed Dome Cameras"High Speed Dome Cameras" is an alternative name for a PTZ camera.PTZ cameras have internal motors that allow them to be controlled remotely to Pan, Tilt, and Zoom....

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2K Security Cameras are not 2x1080P - Misleading Marketing Claims0.89% more is not "double the resolution"Recently we came across this absolutely terrible, mathematically-impossi...

Rules, Regulations, and Benefits: Why people get security camera systemsThere are a ton of reasons why people or companies buy security cameras. Some of which are universal and some of which are...

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Home Support FAQ How Do I Add Networked Security Cameras To An Admiral NVR? How Do I Add Networked Security Cameras To An Admiral NVR? We always recommend using the POE ports on the back of an Admiral...

PTZ Verus Mini Speed Dome CamerasPTZ cameras and Mini Speed Dome Cameras are almost the same thing, however, there are some slight differences.PTZ stands for Pan Tilt Zoom. It is an acronym th...

WiFi Security Cameras: Pros and Cons 25% of wireless cameras get returned. WiFi cameras are extremely popular, but part of our commitment is to provide what is best f...

Varifocal vs Fixed Lens Security CamerasWhat's the difference and when would I need varifocal lenses?Part 1 - What's the difference?A fixed lens doesn’t let you adjust the focal length,...

What are Ultra High-Resolution Security Cameras?How the surveillance industry created a phrase that sounds a lot like the TV industry term "Ultra High Definition," which refers to 4K (4096 x 21...

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What are MJPEG, H.264, and H.265? How do They Relate to Watching Security Cameras in a Browser?How a patent war changed how you can view your security cameras.There's three ways that professio...

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How To Daisy Chain Analog PTZ CamerasYou can only daisy chain ANALOG PTZ cameras. POE IP cameras can utilize POE switches for a similar effect.Up to thirty-two Analog PTZ cameras can be daisy-...

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Starlight security camerasStarlight cameras are IP surveillance cameras with advanced abilities to see in low light conditions.We have several guides that are relevant to why starlight cameras w...

Home Support FAQ How Do I Add Networked Cameras to a Vanguard NVR? How Do I Add Networked Cameras to a Vanguard NVR? We always recommend using the POE ports on the back of a Vanguard NVR because it gi...

A Video Surveillance Software and Hardware Series Useful guides, codesnipets, and hardware information when writing applications for video surveillance RTSP streams: How to format a request to pull a...

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In The Trenches Video Series Exporting Video Clips and Image Snapshots In this episode of In the Trenches, SCW’s expert discusses Exporting Video Clips and Image Snapshots Our speaker today is: Andr...

Home Support FAQ Can I purchase an Admiral line NVR and use my Vanguard system cameras? Can I purchase an Admiral line NVR and use my Vanguard system cameras? While we traditionally recommend using th...

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Security Camera Installation for Retail We will make sure your assets are covered and your employees feel safe. A small business, similar to a homeowner, will typically need between 4 and 8 cameras. I...

In The Trenches Video Series NVR Setup 6 - Camera Menu In this episode of In the Trenches, SCW’s expert discusses accessing the NVR Camera Menu. Our speaker today is: Andrew Andrew: Now we're going...

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Security Camera Installation for Car Washes Car wash coverage you can count on. As an owner or manager of a car wash, you don’t always have a lot of spare time. We understand this. That is why we co...

Security Camera Installation for Parking Lots or Parking Garages 1 in 10 property crimes happen in a parking lots or parking garages 10% of all property crimes are committed in a parking lots. Also, v...

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Security Camera Installation for Industrial and Manufacturing Locations Expert, Custom Surveillance System Design for Industrial and Manufacturing Locations Our complimentary site survey brings a prof...

Security Camera Installation for Medical Offices and Hospitals Expert, Custom Surveillance System Design for Medical Offices and Hospitals Our complimentary site survey brings a professional tech righ...

Home Support FAQ How many users can view camera remotely at once? How many users can view camera remotely at once? SCW NVR’s are limited to 32 User Accounts including the admin account. All SCW NVR�...

How to Install a Dome or PTZ Camera with a Pendant Mount In this guide we will be installing The Radius 12.0 - a panoramic dome camera - with a pendant mount. Our Sheriff model and PTZ camera models c...

How to Mount a PTZ Camera with the Wall Mount Bracket If you just received one of our PTZ cameras , here is a helpful guide on how to mount it with the PTZ wall mount bracket. Step 1: Mark the areas w...

Home Support FAQ How Do I Set Up Motion Recording On My Security Camera NVR? How Do I Set Up Motion Recording On My Security Camera NVR? Setting Up Motion Recording from the Web Interface Admiral, Imp...

Installation Guide: Installing a Bullet Cameras on a Soffit New to security camera installation? Don't worry, doing it yourself doesn't have to be intimidating! Before you begin installing your new bu...

Installation Instructions for 32 channel Admiral systems and 32-128 channel Imperial systems. Admiral Pro 32 channel Installation: The 32 channel Admiral Pro has the ability to support 32 IP cameras,...

Home Support FAQ My camera is mounted sideways or upside down. How do I rotate the image so it looks correct? My camera is mounted sideways or upside down. How do I rotate the image so it looks correc...

Home Support FAQ How Do I Add a Camera to My NVR when it is on my Main Network? How Do I Add a Camera to My NVR when it is on my Main Network? Try not to Put Cameras on your Main Network Ideally, you...

Home Support FAQ What’s this DC12V connector on my POE IP camera? What’s this DC12V connector doing on my POE IP camera? 90% of our customers use POE for power, but not everyone! The DC12V connect...

How to Wire our 24 Volt, Long Range, Low Light IP Bullet Camera - the Sharpshooter Note: This guide applies to the Sharpshooter 2.0 v1 - the Sharpshooter 2.0 v2 is a PoE+ device and no longer requires...

In The Trenches Video Series Security Experts Discuss Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) in a security camera In this series we're talking about what is Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) in a security camera and why doe...

Home Support FAQ Bugs flying around at night are setting it off my security camera's motion detection Bugs flying around at night are setting it off my security camera's motion detection Motion is tri...

How Long Do Security Cameras Keep Footage? As technology advances, security cameras have become more affordable and accessible, making monitoring activity in your business easier than ever. But with t...

In The Trenches Video Series Security Experts Discuss How High Should You Mount Your Security Cameras In this series we're talking about how high you should mount your security cameras. Our speakers t...

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Home Support FAQ Why don't you carry black or grey security cameras? Why only white? Why don't you carry black or grey security cameras? Why only white? Making a camera any color other than white will...

Home Support FAQ How do I view my cameras on my Mac? How do I view my cameras on my Mac? Mac support via the browser is currently limited to one camera live view, setting changes, etc. For playback an...

Home Support FAQ How do I name my security cameras in my NVR interface? How do I name my security cameras in my NVR interface? Yes, you can rename a camera in both of the NVR interfaces, either in the...

In The Trenches Video Series Remote Guarding Security Cameras Our speakers discuss the concept of remote guarding, which is a service that monitors cameras after hours to protect against vandalism, th...

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning CCTV & Security Cameras Got some questions early on? We are always thinking about what most searchers out in the world are looking for. Expressing what you really...

Surveillance or Safety - The Ethics Of Cameras In The Workplace The use of video surveillance cameras in the workplace is a topic of much debate, with strong cases for both sides of the argument. For...

In The Trenches Video Series What is active deterrence in security cameras? In this clip, from our turret camera In the Trenches episode talks about what active deterrence security cameras are, the id...

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Here at SCW we support science in the education system.   That is why, as a company, we are starting our Securing the Future Program. You can get in the queue for Free Surveillance Cameras for yo...

Home Support FAQ How Do I Add Networked Cameras to an Executive NVR? How Do I Add Networked Cameras to an Executive NVR? Before you start: Optional But Suggested Advice on How to Keep Track of Your Ne...

In The Trenches Video Series Mounting Security Cameras to Ceilings Today, we are discussing mounting security cameras to ceilings and things to consider for your installation project. Our speakers tod...

In The Trenches Video Series Cannabis Industry and Security Cameras Today, we are discussing regulations around securing your marijuana production, cultivation or growing facility Our speakers today a...

Home Knowledge Base How many security cameras do I need? Understanding: How many security cameras do I need? Whether you are looking to DIY or want one of our national installation program managers to...

Webinar [On Demand] Multi-Sensor Cameras - Webinar on Demand Less Cabling. Fewer Devices. More Coverage. This webinar, recorded on Thursday, February 20th 9am PT / 12pm ET explores how multi-sensor ca...

Guide Multi-Sensor Cameras for Smarter Surveillance Get a Quote Why Multi-Sensor Cameras? Modern security challenges require maximum visibility with minimal complexity. Multi-sensor cameras allow busi...

Wire-Free, Battery Powered Security Cameras : Pros and Cons Wifi cameras are misunderstood: while great for homeowners, they are terrible for business problems. Wifi and battery powered wire-free came...

In The Trenches Video Series Active Deterrence - White Light and Audio Warning activation on SCW Cameras In this episode of In the Trenches, SCW’s expert discusses activating Active Deterrence - Whi...

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In The Trenches Video Series Security Camera Box Mounts In this In the Trenches Episode our expert installation panel will discuss the ever important box that goes by many names, like box mounts, back...

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