OzSpy Security Solutions https://www.ozspy.com.au Security Systems and Spy Gear Thu, 21 May 2020 06:14:45 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.3 https://www.ozspy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-OzSpy-Square-Logo-32x32.png OzSpy Security Solutions https://www.ozspy.com.au 32 32 176224546 Can I hose my cameras to clean them, what is IP66? https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/can-i-hose-my-cameras-to-clean-them-what-is-ip66/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/can-i-hose-my-cameras-to-clean-them-what-is-ip66/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 02:06:00 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13056 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 is a warranty claim as they are IP66 rated. So firstly, let’s look at this rating. IP66Able to protect against powerful water jets.Water projected in powerful jets (12.5 mm nozzle)…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/can-i-hose-my-cameras-to-clean-them-what-is-ip66/feed/ 0 13056 Selecting the correct security camera when good night vision is required https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/selecting-the-correct-security-camera-when-good-night-vision-is-required/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/selecting-the-correct-security-camera-when-good-night-vision-is-required/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 02:03:44 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13054 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 to reputable brands like OzSpy, HikVision, Dahua, etc., each having it’s own ranges of cameras with different features and performance. So exactly what makes a great night vision camera, or…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/selecting-the-correct-security-camera-when-good-night-vision-is-required/feed/ 0 13054 Setting up a 3G remote surveillance camera https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/setting-up-a-3g-remote-surveillance-camera/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/setting-up-a-3g-remote-surveillance-camera/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 02:01:51 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13051 What if you wanted to set up a camera in a remote location and needed to remote view, in this article we will discuss a simple way to set up a remote surveillance set-up with a 3G modem and a car battery/solar system using a standard IP camera. We will only cover setting up the…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/setting-up-a-3g-remote-surveillance-camera/feed/ 0 13051 How to use a mix of visible and covert cameras to nail the crims https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-use-a-mix-of-visible-and-covert-cameras-to-nail-the-crims/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-use-a-mix-of-visible-and-covert-cameras-to-nail-the-crims/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:58:36 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13049 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 may be the answer, you are then faced with the choice, to catch or deter, or both. In this blog we will discuss the pros and cons of each and…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-use-a-mix-of-visible-and-covert-cameras-to-nail-the-crims/feed/ 0 13049 The risks and methods of using dummy or fake cameras https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/the-risks-and-methods-of-using-dummy-or-fake-cameras/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/the-risks-and-methods-of-using-dummy-or-fake-cameras/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:45:48 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13047 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 art of bluff to avoid crime. This in some situations can be a good plan, however in most situations the plan is flawed due to the following issues. The problem…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/the-risks-and-methods-of-using-dummy-or-fake-cameras/feed/ 0 13047 How to sweep for bugging devices https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-sweep-for-bugging-devices/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-sweep-for-bugging-devices/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:39:02 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13044 Bug Sweeping Have you ever wondered if you are being bugged or listened to when you are in a private place, and how to sweep for bugs with a detector or what to look out for with your naked eye? Firstly, it is important that most of the time there is no bug as very…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-sweep-for-bugging-devices/feed/ 0 13044 Fault finding your broken CCTV system https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/fault-finding-your-broken-cctv-system/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/fault-finding-your-broken-cctv-system/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:38:01 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13042 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 even the remote view doesn’t work? Systems can fail when the power is not pure and has spiked, your system gets too hot, your system builds up dust, you have…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/fault-finding-your-broken-cctv-system/feed/ 0 13042 What the police want in a CCTV system to use as evidence in Australia https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/what-the-police-want-in-a-cctv-system-to-use-as-evidence-in-australia/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/what-the-police-want-in-a-cctv-system-to-use-as-evidence-in-australia/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:36:29 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13037 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 and the quality of recording. This was written for businesses, however the same principles apply for home security. Face vs crowd When considering your system, you will need cameras that…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/what-the-police-want-in-a-cctv-system-to-use-as-evidence-in-australia/feed/ 0 13037 How to find IP cameras on your home or business network https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-find-ip-cameras-on-your-home-or-business-network/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-find-ip-cameras-on-your-home-or-business-network/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:32:35 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13035 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 your own, or checking if someone else has added one. There have been times where we scan for cameras we have just added, and found cameras the clients didn’t know…

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]]> https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/how-to-find-ip-cameras-on-your-home-or-business-network/feed/ 0 13035 Things to consider when placing your cameras https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/things-to-consider-when-placing-your-cameras/ https://www.ozspy.com.au/blog/things-to-consider-when-placing-your-cameras/#respond Fri, 15 May 2020 01:31:04 +0000 https://www.owen-mitchell.com/ozspy2/?p=13033 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 some scenarios better than others. So we will discuss some things to consider when designing your system, specifically in relation to camera placement. Height Placing your cameras too low so…

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