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[Wizard57M-TR]

CCTV Security

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Lately, I’ve been having a lot of interesting conversations about how smart CCTV systems are evolving- especially with features like motion alerts, night vision , and remote access from your phone.

I recently heard from **** SECURITY, a company in **** that mentioned how more people are looking beyond just recording footage — they want systems that actively help prevent incidents.

It got me thinking — what features do you find most useful in your home or office setup? Has anyone here experimented with AI-based surveillance or upgraded recently?

Would love to hear what’s worked for you (or what hasn’t).

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CCTV has NEVER prevented incidents.

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Maybe you are thinking about fully autonomous weapons, which could make lethal decisions without human intervention?

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That’s a really timely topic — smart CCTV systems have come a long way. I’ve found that AI-driven motion detection paired with real-time mobile alerts makes a huge difference, especially in offices where monitoring every feed manually isn’t practical. Systems that integrate facial recognition or license plate reading are also gaining popularity in commercial setups.

One feature I underestimated was cloud-based access logs — being able to audit who accessed what and when has been surprisingly useful.

Also, I recently came across a digital billing system for utilities that reminded me how useful automation can be outside of security too. For example, this platform automates electricity bill checks without needing to call support or wait for paper bills — small quality-of-life upgrades that add up.

Would love to hear if anyone here has tried integrating their CCTV with smart home assistants like Alexa or Google Home. Worth it or gimmicky?

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