Virtually every video solution records video, but how you handle the video is the key element.   There are two primary options: a reactive system in which a person searches video after an event or incident occurs or a proactive system that is actively monitored by an onsite operator or alarms/events are transmitted to a central […]

If you are going to be at the 2018 ISC West show in Las Vegas, you won’t want to miss everything there is to see at the ADI booth #12031. Our newly redesigned booth will feature some of the latest technologies in IP Video Surveillance, Intrusion, Smart Home, Fire, Access Control, Residential and Pro A/V, […]

What would most likely be the answer if you asked a group of low-voltage contractors what the most troublesome aspect is of connecting IP devices to clients’ LAN and setting them up for Internet connectivity?  Most likely, the response would be programming the port forwarding and firewall settings to allow an authorized user to connect […]

Featuring a Newly Redesigned Show Booth and the Return of ADI’s AV Technology Pavilion If you are going to be at the 2017 ISC West show in Las Vegas you won’t want to miss everything there is to see at the ADI booth #12031. ADI will be premiering a brand new redesigned booth at this […]

The demand for products that deliver ultra-high-definition video signaling such as 4K and 8K resolutions is growing daily with little sign of slowing down.  As with virtually any wired or cabled low-voltage devices, the quality of the cables and their pre-installed connectors is critical when selecting HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables. In response to the […]

Running new cable can be a costly and time-consuming part of any video surveillance installation. Fortunately, IP adapter technology has innovated to the point where virtually any existing telephone cable that has at least two continuous copper conductors can be utilized to transmit and receive Ethernet signals and Power over Ethernet, (PoE). This opens up […]

As the development of video compression technology continues to advance, High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is quickly rising to the forefront of the field. This technology, also called H.265 is being widely embraced by video content providers and carriers, including the manufacturers of IP surveillance cameras and equipment who were previously using the H.264 compression codec. […]

With the continued rising popularity of IP-based security camera systems showing no signs of slowing down, the capability to remotely monitor and control these systems from a mobile device has become a major draw for customers. The ability to check on their property with a glance at a smartphone or tablet is playing an increasingly […]

When it comes to surveillance systems for a home or business, one of your highest priorities needs to be resolution. Proper resolution for surveillance equipment could mean all the difference when it comes to being able to pick up important details during suspicious activity such as a car’s license plate or the facial features of […]