Security Guides & Resources
Expert insights, trends, and best practices to help you make informed decisions about your physical security systems.
BodyShop Case Study: Gate Access via UniFi Protect Intercom + Ajax Alarm System
This BodyShop Case Study shows how the UniFi Protect Intercom became the backbone of a seamless gate access solution. The installation feels less like a collection of devices and more like a carefully orchestrated system, designed to handle daily comings and goings without friction. Helder Luis from AIM Security walked us through the setup, explaining […]
UniFi SuperLink: Ubiquiti Siren PoE and Environmental Sensor Tested
In this UniFi SuperLink session, we validated how three first-wave devices extend UniFi Protect beyond cameras: the SuperLink gateway, the Environmental Sensor, and the Siren PoE. We measured range, latency, and alarm behavior so integrators and DIY users can plan deployments with fewer surprises. Where each device fits inside Protect Who benefits, and typical scenarios […]
Ajax Systems Case Study: AI Cameras and Smart Lock Upgrade
A couple of years ago, security installer Jeff Bowles of Bowles Built In Systems outfitted Torch Tabacaria in Brooklyn, Ontario, with an Ajax platform focused on both intrusion and environmental control. This Ajax Systems case study examines a single specialty retail location where product quality depends on stable climate as much as on door and […]
Centrios Launches Recurring Revenue for Partners
Centrios, the small business access control platform from ASSA ABLOY, has introduced one of its most important updates to date: the Recurring Revenue program. Unlike pure software solutions, Centrios combines both the platform and physical hardware, from locks and readers to mobile credentials, into a complete ecosystem. This new model transforms every Centrios deployment from […]
How Does Color Night Vision Work in Security Cameras | Inside Luminys LumiNightKing
Luminys enters night surveillance from a different angle, and our first field tests of LumiNightKing cameras explain why integrators and everyday users should pay attention. LumiNightKing technology delivers full-color night vision without visible IR glow. In controlled demos, we verified how aperture, sensor size, shutter timing, and AI-ISP work together to produce color-accurate, low-noise video […]
Ubiquiti G6 Pro Bullet & UniFi Protect 6.1 Full Review: Tamper Alert, New Interface, Zone Bitrate
The UniFi G6 Pro Bullet Protect arrives as Ubiquiti’s most advanced fixed lens camera in the current lineup, and it targets the real problems that homeowners, small businesses, and integrators face when they want better night clarity and smarter event handling. We ran a complete test cycle in a controlled studio environment that mirrors residential […]
UniFi Protect Guide for Beginners: How to Choose and Set Up Consoles, NVRs, Cameras, and PoE Switches
If you’re just starting your UniFi Protect journey, this guide is for you. Choosing the right UniFi OS Console, picking compatible cameras, and setting up PoE power can be overwhelming at first. This UniFi Protect guide is designed to walk you through every key decision – from selecting hardware to configuring your system – whether […]
Dual-Lens Panoramic Cameras | Why Your Home Needs One featuring Reolink and ANNKE
Intro: Dual-Lens Cameras in 2025 Why dual-lens panoramic cameras are gaining popularity Dual-lens panoramic cameras place two sensors in one housing and stitch the images into a seamless 180° view. You get the full front of a home or storefront in a single frame, so you’re not juggling two camera angles, two cables, or two […]
Amazon Virtual Key: Next-Gen Access Control Review
Intro: Amazon Virtual Key and the Shift in Access Control From Amazon Key to a software-first platform Amazon Virtual Key is the logical next step in Amazon’s access control roadmap. Amazon Key for Business started by giving verified Amazon delivery drivers time-bound building entry through a small gateway that ties into existing intercoms. In our […]
AI Video Alarm Monitoring with UniFi Protect Cameras and CHeKT bridge
Active construction sites pose unique security challenges, especially in high-risk zones where heavy machinery like cranes is involved. After working hours, these areas become both a safety hazard and a liability concern. Unauthorized access can lead to accidents, theft, or property damage, and in cases involving large cranes, the consequences can be severe. The priority […]