Blog on CCTV, access control and fire safety
Useful articles on CCTV, access control, fire alarms and security — how to choose, how much it costs and what to look for.
How to choose a voltage stabilizer for a home, office or server room
Relay, servo or inverter type? Sizing with headroom, single- vs three-phase, and when a stabilizer is not enough and you need a UPS.
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A barrier gate for a yard or car park: types, automation and what a fair quote includes
A 3–6 m boom, duty cycle, control by remote, phone or plate recognition: which barrier fits a yard, an office or a mall, and what belongs in an honest estimate.
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How to choose a network switch: PoE, management, L2 vs L3
Managed or unmanaged, how much PoE power cameras really need, when L2 is enough and why a network core wants L3 — a practical guide for offices, CCTV and server rooms.
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iVMS-4200: how to download and set up Hikvision's PC viewing software
iVMS-4200 is Hikvision's free desktop software for live view and playback. Where to download the official build, how to add an NVR and cameras, and how to fix the usual connection errors.
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Electronic door lock: magnetic, coded or smart — which to choose
Electromagnetic, electromechanical, coded or smart lock: how they differ, what suits an office, a flat and a gate — and when a lock should be tied to an intercom and access control.
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Fire alarm for business: what inspection requires in Uzbekistan
Who must have a fire alarm, how a conventional system differs from an addressable one, what the inspector checks and how to pass inspection first time.
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How Much Does CCTV Cost: What Makes Up the Price
Breaking down the cost of a video surveillance system: cameras, recorder, installation — and where you can save without losing quality.
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How to Choose a CCTV Camera: IP or Analog
IP or analog, resolution, lens, night vision — a simple guide to choosing a surveillance camera for your task.
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What Is Access Control (ACS) and How It Works
In plain words: what an access control system is, what it consists of, how it tracks working hours and what it integrates with.
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Fire Alarm Systems: Types, Components and What Matters
Types of fire alarm systems, what an automatic fire alarm and evacuation system consist of, and why a code-compliant design matters.
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How to Choose an Intercom for a Home or Office
Audio or video, analogue or IP, calls to your phone — how to choose an intercom for an apartment, house, office or residential complex.
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How Much Does Access Control Cost: What Makes Up the Price
Breaking down the cost of an access control system: entry points, identification type, locks and turnstiles — and where you can save.
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Time Attendance: How to Choose a System
How automatic time attendance works, what to choose — card, fingerprint or face — and how to export the timesheet to 1C.
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Wi-Fi for Office and Warehouse: Building a Seamless Network
Why one router is not enough, how many access points you need and what matters when installing corporate Wi-Fi.
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Smart Home: Where to Start and What It Costs
You don't have to automate everything at once — where to start a smart home, wired or wireless, and what can be automated.
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How to Choose a Turnstile for a Checkpoint
Turnstile types (tripod, full-height, speed gate), throughput and ACS integration — how to match one to your traffic and task.
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Barrier Gate with Licence Plate Recognition: How It Works
Automatic entry by car number: how an ANPR system works, what it includes and where it is used.
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Intruder Alarm: How to Choose One for Home and Office
How an intruder alarm works, wired or wireless, and how to route alerts to a monitoring station and your smartphone.
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Automatic Gates: How to Choose a Drive
Gate types (sliding, swing, sectional) and drives, what matters when choosing and whether existing gates can be automated.
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Structured Cabling (SCS) and Office LAN Installation: Stages
What a structured cabling system is, what stages installation involves and what matters for a reliable office network.
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IP Telephony for the Office: How to Choose a PBX
Why IP telephony beats legacy lines, cloud vs on-premise PBX, and what can be configured — CRM integration, recording, queues.
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Turnkey Server Room: What You Need
What goes into a server room, why power and cooling come first, and how to design a server room with headroom for growth.
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Video Analytics and Facial Recognition: What It Is and Why
What video analytics can do, where it pays off — retail, business centres, parking — and how to add it to existing cameras.
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Hikvision vs Dahua: Which to Choose for Video Surveillance
Two global CCTV leaders compared honestly: ecosystems, analytics, pricing — and which one fits your project in Uzbekistan.
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IP or Analog (HDCVI) Camera: Which to Choose
Digital vs analog CCTV in 2026: real pros and cons, when paying extra for IP is justified — and when HDCVI is the smart choice.
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ZKTeco or Hikvision: Biometrics for Access Control and Time Attendance
Comparing biometric terminals from both brands: fingerprint, face, time attendance and integration — what to pick for your entrance and office.
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PoE Switch or Power Supplies for Cameras: What Works Better
Two ways to power IP cameras — economics and reliability compared: when 12V supplies are enough and when PoE pays off from day one.
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How to Watch CCTV Cameras Remotely from Your Phone
How to set up smartphone viewing for your security cameras: what you need, which apps to use, and what to do when a camera shows up as offline from another city.
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How to Connect a Hikvision IP Camera: Step-by-Step Guide
Setting up a Hikvision IP camera from scratch: power and cabling, activation via SADP, adding it to Hik-Connect and to a recorder, plus the mistakes beginners typically make.
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Choosing a Video Recorder: NVR vs DVR, Channels, Drives
A practical guide to choosing a video recorder: how an NVR differs from a DVR, how many channels and which hard drive to get, why PoE ports matter, and which specs to check.
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Home and Apartment Cameras: How to Choose the Right One
Wi-Fi or wired, indoor or outdoor, cloud or memory-card recording — how to pick a camera for your home, apartment or building entrance without overpaying.
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CCTV Without Internet: Cottage, Warehouse, Construction Site
How to set up cameras where there is no wired internet or even electricity: 4G cameras, routers with a SIM card, and self-powered solar-panel solutions.
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IP KVM Extender: Control a Computer From a Distance
What a KVM extender is, how it differs from an HDMI extender, and how to move your monitor, keyboard and mouse dozens of meters away from the PC or server.
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Low-Voltage Building Systems: Scope and Design Approach
CCTV, access control, fire alarm, networks and telephony — we break down what makes up the low-voltage systems of an office or building and why they should be designed together.
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What Is PoE: Powering Cameras and APs over One Cable
PoE delivers power and data over a single network cable. We cover the standards, power budgets, and how PoE simplifies installing cameras, access points and phones.
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CCTV Camera Prices in Tashkent: What Drives the Cost
How much CCTV cameras cost in Tashkent: mini cameras, outdoor IP cameras, ready-made kits and installation — and where cutting corners backfires.
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CCTV Installation Cost: Work Stages and Price Breakdown
How camera installation works: site survey, choosing the number of cameras, cabling, configuration and mobile viewing — and what makes up the cost.
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Turnstile Price in Tashkent: Supply and Installation Costs
Turnstile prices in 2026: tripod, swing, full-height and Face ID options. What a turnkey installation costs and where you can save.
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Intercom Price in Tashkent: Audio, Video and IP Systems
Audio and video intercom prices in 2026 for apartments, houses and offices. Installation costs and what drives the estimate.
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Fire Alarm System Price in Tashkent: Turnkey Costs
Fire alarm cost in 2026: per detector and per site, addressable vs conventional, design, installation and handover to fire authorities.
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NVR and DVR Price in Tashkent: Video Recorder Costs
NVR and DVR prices in 2026: 4, 8 and 16 channels, with or without PoE, what the hard drive adds and how to match a recorder to your cameras.
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Fire Safety for Business: Systems, Requirements and Prices
What business fire safety consists of: alarm systems, voice evacuation, extinguishers. What inspectors check and what it all costs in Tashkent.
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Office Network Installation: Price and Stages
What a structured cabling system (LAN) costs for an office: cable, sockets, switch and Wi-Fi. What drives the price and how the work proceeds.
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Door Lock Prices: Electronic, Coded and Smart
What door locks cost in Tashkent: electromagnetic, electromechanical, coded and smart. What to choose for a flat, an office and a gate.
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Barrier Gate Price in Tashkent: Supply and Installation
Automatic barrier prices in Tashkent: boom length, remotes and plate recognition (ANPR). What installation costs and what to choose for a yard, a car park and a checkpoint.
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Attendance System: Prices for Schools, Offices and Factories
What a biometric attendance system costs: Face ID terminals, cards, automatic timesheets and 1C export. Solutions for schools, offices and manufacturing.
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Smart Home Cost: Prices and Where to Start
Smart home system prices in Tashkent: lighting, curtains, climate, CCTV and smart locks in one app. Where to start cheaply and how to expand.
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Automatic Gates: Drive Price and Installation
What gate automation costs: drives for sliding and swing gates, remotes, phone opening. Can a drive go on your existing gates.
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GPON: How a Passive Optical Network Works and What It Costs
What GPON and XPON are, what the network consists of — OLT, splitters, ONU — who needs it and what equipment and installation cost in Tashkent.
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