I started here at IpCamTalk back in 2019 for home video security while an employee at a low voltage cabling business.
I am now the owner of said business.
With the gained knowledge via IPCT of what the difference is between a crappy camera and quality camera, focal length, aperture settings, etc. , I am starting to branch out my business into applying this knowledge as a business as well.
I'll be starting with domestic violence victims, disabled vets, special need children residential atmospheres. Why? I remember the day I really really needed cameras & help the day after a violent security event happened, I called around to the local security outfits, and was very dismayed at the cost, time delay of installation of 3-4 weeks out (I had the gut feeling they prioritized their big profit business operations vs personal small profits).
For now, probably will do cameras, NVR, cabling at cost, no profit other than covering .... well, cost of material and labor. I have talked to my employees, and they agree they would take a labor pay cut to help people out in these types of situations. Subject to change but I want to see how doing the 'right' thing goes for this small subsection of my business as a whole and what impact it may or may not create.
Anyways, while looking at various IP cameras at Andy's site, Dahua USA, and Dahua International, I came across various other neat little items.
1.) Dahua now has 4 models of dash cameras! I have had BlackVue, Nexus, Viofo... heck, might as well try out this Dahua camera as well.
2.) Wireless cameras. 4-5 different models. I currently have the floodlight camera which I find not too shabby (though not as super as the 'ol 5442's).
3.) Body cameras. Yep, Dahua has a body camera. Was thinking of getting one as could be super handy when I prefield a 200 network cabling job with a customer to record spaces that need to stand out and audio, to pass to my employees.
4.) Home Alarm systems aka "AirShield". Hub, door, water, glass break detector, etc.
All integrated into the single DMSS app (and DoLynk Care installation company software) as one cohesive security end user and installation company app.
Why try these things out? I respect what Dahua has done for the IP cameras where they bring "quality" into the equation. No idea if a dash cam, body cam, home alarm system are the same quality they put into their IP cameras. But to my mind, they have a quality track record with the IP cameras so worth a shot.
I know IPCT mostly deals with home IP cameras. But has anyone tried out the other products from Dahua? For business and/or residential settings?
Who knows... this could lead into trying out for an Dahua official dealer and/or installer type of venture.
I am now the owner of said business.
With the gained knowledge via IPCT of what the difference is between a crappy camera and quality camera, focal length, aperture settings, etc. , I am starting to branch out my business into applying this knowledge as a business as well.
I'll be starting with domestic violence victims, disabled vets, special need children residential atmospheres. Why? I remember the day I really really needed cameras & help the day after a violent security event happened, I called around to the local security outfits, and was very dismayed at the cost, time delay of installation of 3-4 weeks out (I had the gut feeling they prioritized their big profit business operations vs personal small profits).
For now, probably will do cameras, NVR, cabling at cost, no profit other than covering .... well, cost of material and labor. I have talked to my employees, and they agree they would take a labor pay cut to help people out in these types of situations. Subject to change but I want to see how doing the 'right' thing goes for this small subsection of my business as a whole and what impact it may or may not create.
Anyways, while looking at various IP cameras at Andy's site, Dahua USA, and Dahua International, I came across various other neat little items.
1.) Dahua now has 4 models of dash cameras! I have had BlackVue, Nexus, Viofo... heck, might as well try out this Dahua camera as well.
2.) Wireless cameras. 4-5 different models. I currently have the floodlight camera which I find not too shabby (though not as super as the 'ol 5442's).
3.) Body cameras. Yep, Dahua has a body camera. Was thinking of getting one as could be super handy when I prefield a 200 network cabling job with a customer to record spaces that need to stand out and audio, to pass to my employees.
4.) Home Alarm systems aka "AirShield". Hub, door, water, glass break detector, etc.
All integrated into the single DMSS app (and DoLynk Care installation company software) as one cohesive security end user and installation company app.
Why try these things out? I respect what Dahua has done for the IP cameras where they bring "quality" into the equation. No idea if a dash cam, body cam, home alarm system are the same quality they put into their IP cameras. But to my mind, they have a quality track record with the IP cameras so worth a shot.
I know IPCT mostly deals with home IP cameras. But has anyone tried out the other products from Dahua? For business and/or residential settings?
Who knows... this could lead into trying out for an Dahua official dealer and/or installer type of venture.
