The interconnected nature of smart home technology means there's always a chance that someone can hack into your equipment. You can minimize threats by sticking with trusted manufacturers, using strong passwords, and setting up two-factor authentication if available.

DVR is short for Digital Video Recorder, a device that records CCTV camera footage onto one or more hard disks. It has a number of BNC connections to connect to the cameras.

With the EasyViewer App you can connect to any of our recorders as long as there’s a network connection. EasyViewer is available on both Apple and Android devices. If you want to connect from a PC or Mac then there is software available called SPRO CSS.

Wireless cameras communicate through Wi-Fi with the central station of your security system or with your router. If the cameras are installed inside your home or outside the compound, they connect to your Wi-Fi through a router. Some cameras use a bridge or hub that's linked to your internet modem. These cameras use their own Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi connects the cameras to the manufacturer's cloud-based storage. The footage goes to the cloud whenever the cameras make a recording. Therefore, even if a burglar destroys the camera, you'll still be able to see the footage. Cloud storage gives you live or recorded footage, which you can view on your computer or smartphone from anywhere you have an internet connection.