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How Long Does CCTV Footage Last on Brisbane Home & Business Recorders?

Storage maths for typical Brisbane CCTV setups. 4-camera 4K with 30 fps motion-only? About 21 days on a 4 TB drive.

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Why Mr Secured Does Not Install Hikvision (Deep Dive)

NDAA, NIST, US sanctions, supply-chain risk and the actual technical failures we've seen on inherited Hikvision installs in Brisbane.

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Commercial CCTV Checklist for Brisbane Retail, Warehouse & Office

The 14-point pre-install audit Mr Secured runs on every commercial Brisbane site. Camera placement, retention, NVR sizing.

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Body Corporate CCTV in Brisbane: Privacy Law, Footage Access & Setup

Strata or body corporate property in Brisbane? CCTV needs to satisfy Privacy Act, owner access, and complex bylaws.

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Wireless vs Hardwired Alarms in Brisbane: Which Should You Install?

For 95% of Brisbane homes in 2026, wireless Ajax beats hardwired. Install times, cost, reliability, and when to break the rule.

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Dahua TiOC vs Standard CCTV: Does AI Motion Detection Actually Work?

TiOC AI camera honest review after 2 years of Brisbane installs. Where it nails false-positives, where it struggles.

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Alarm Systems

Perimeter Alarms: How to Stop a Break-In Before It Starts

There's a moment in most break-ins where the outcome could still go either way. Outdoor sensors decide which way it goes...

CCTV & Cameras

Wireless Cameras Can Be Switched Off With a $30 Device

Wireless cameras dominate JB Hi-Fi shelves. Here's the security flaw they don't put on the box...

Commercial

Access Control: Cards, PINs & Mobile Credentials Explained

Facial recognition, RFID cards, PINs, mobile credentials — what's right for your business and what's just upselling...

CCTV & Cameras

AI Detection: Why It Matters More Than Resolution

AI distinguishes people, vehicles, and animals — eliminating false alarms that wear you down and cause you to ignore real ones...

Buying Guides

Video Intercoms: See Who's at Your Door Before You Open It

See, speak to, and unlock your door from anywhere. Stop package theft before it happens...

Strategy

The Security Gaps We Find on Almost Every Brisbane Property

Five common mistakes — and the cheap fixes that close the gap before someone exploits it...

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