Your home should be your safe place. A good home security system helps you feel confident whether you’re inside, out for the day, or away on holiday. From alarms to cameras and smart tech, there are plenty of ways to secure your property.
At OzSpy, we offer solutions for every type of home — from small units to large family homes and rural properties. You can start simple with a camera at the front door or go all-in with a full alarm and CCTV system. Many systems now work with your phone, so you can check in from anywhere.
Our blog covers practical security advice. Learn how to stop break-ins before they happen, where to place your cameras, what features matter, and how to choose gear that works for Aussie homes. We also break down the pros and cons of DIY setups vs professional installs.
Browse the articles below to make smarter security choices and protect what matters most — your home, your family, and your peace of mind.
In today’s rapidly evolving surveillance technology landscape, choosing the right camera system for your home or business can be overwhelming. Wireless cameras, battery cameras, and… Read More »Wireless Cameras vs Battery Cameras vs Cabled Cameras
Learn why Hikvision, HiWatch, HiLook, Dahua, and many other Australian brands are banned due to national security and cyber security across the world including Australia.… Read More »NDAA Compliance: Understanding the Risks of Non-NDAA Compliant Security Systems
The security industry is rife with misconceptions about CCTV systems. These myths can lead to a false sense of security, leaving clients vulnerable to a… Read More »10 Myths About CCTV Systems on the Market Today: Unveiling the Hidden Risks
This how to page is for v5 of the OzSpy recorder range. Export/Backing Up Footage The file management function supports backing up video and picture… Read More »How to Export Footage – OzSpy NVR/XVRs
Active Deterrence Cameras are a great way to move the crims on and protect your home or business. All new OzSpy systems have a simple… Read More »Setting Up an OzSpy Active Deterrence Camera
See our comparisons below with some of Australia’s top brands and see why OzSpy is delivering some of the best quality CCTV systems in Australia.… Read More »OzSpy Cameras vs Hikvision vs Uniview vs Swann
To set up your Bitvision Push Notifications follow the steps below. App Settings After logging in to the Bitvision account, go to the APP homepage… Read More »Setting Up Bitvision Push Notifications
The Different Types of CCTV Security Cameras and What They’re Used For Security cameras, also known as CCTV cameras, are a great way to keep… Read More »Security Camera Types, Features and Technologies
The digital landscape is changing quickly, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest tools and techniques needed to stay secure online.… Read More »How to Protect Your Privacy in Todays Cyber Age
Are you wondering How to Install Security Cameras or thinking of installing your own security cameras, and are not quite sure on how it comes… Read More »How to Install Security Cameras
Most of the OzSpy branded security camera systems use an app called BitVision, and some may use the FREEIP app. Both of these apps use… Read More »How to Connect to the BitVision App
Wondering if weather affects your CCTV system, well that would be a huge yes. At OzSpy we have helped over 100,000 people with security, and… Read More »Does humidity and temperature affect my security cameras
In this day and age it seems everyone is selling security cameras and to a lesser degree alarms. When looking at the offers they all… Read More »DIY Security Camera Guide
Over the decades we have been installing camera systems we have seen many times that cameras get water in them and the client assumes this… Read More »Can I hose my cameras to clean them, what is IP66?
Intro There are so many cameras on the market, ranging from low quality diy kits to high quality installed security systems, from no name brands… Read More »Selecting the correct security camera when good night vision is required
When you find out there is a problem in your home or business and you decide that electronic surveillance equipment like CCTV or hidden cameras… Read More »How to use a mix of visible and covert cameras to nail the crims
Using Dummy or fake cameras Many people often suggest that a great way to save money is to buy dummy cameras and rely on the… Read More »The risks and methods of using dummy or fake cameras
Fault Finding a CCTV System Have you got a CCTV system that doesn’t work any more, or maybe a couple of cameras are out or… Read More »Fault finding your broken CCTV system
Introduction Many people are not aware that there are specific rules and guidelines on exactly what the Police require when it comes to CCTV installations… Read More »What the police want in a CCTV system to use as evidence in Australia
Introduction Here we will go over a couple of simple steps to search your network for IP cameras. This is useful when you are adding… Read More »How to find IP cameras on your home or business network
Introduction CCTV cameras are like your eyes in many ways, they don’t like the sun, quick changes in lighting, headlights, etc., they also work in… Read More »Things to consider when placing your security cameras
Introduction There are many factors that will contribute towards the ultimate demise of your CCTV system and although they are very simple to avoid, most… Read More »Why should you and how do you keep your CCTV system maintained
Has your cctv system been hacked? There are two primary methods of hacking a CCTV system (apart from someone knowing your password and logging in… Read More »Has your cctv system been hacked
What makes a great security camera set-up and what to look out for with changing technology For anyone who has ever looked at, or purchased… Read More »What Makes a Great CCTV System
Is a Security Alarm System right for your situation? Security alarms are a deterrent and may limit the amount of property stolen or damaged in… Read More »Is a Security Alarm System right for you
What the criminals don’t want you to know about protecting your home and your possessions The Real Cost of Burglary One of the easiest crimes… Read More »What Crims Don’t Want You To Know
Is your home a target for criminals? Are your trees and shrubs trimmed so it’s hard for burglars to hide? – Yes/No Do you have… Read More »Quick Home Security Check list
How to Burglar Proof Your Home… with 29 tips to prevent being a target You don’t need a security alarm or security cameras to take… Read More »How to Burglar Proof Your Home
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