What Is CCTV? How a CCTV Security Camera System Works
What does CCTV stand for? What a CCTV system is, its parts, analog vs HD analog vs IP cameras, DVR vs NVR and what CCTV can and cannot do.
Airbnb Security Camera Rules in Canada for Hosts
Security cameras · 6 min read · updated oct 2026 Airbnb Security Camera Rules in Canada for Hosts By the Pixl Canada install team Quick answer Airbnb bans security cameras inside listings worldwide, whether the camera is on, off, disclosed or hidden. Hosts can still use outdoor cameras such as doorbells, but they must disclose […]
Giving Police Your Security Camera Footage: Canadian Guide
Security cameras · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Giving Police Your Security Camera Footage: Canadian Guide By the Pixl Canada install team Quick answer In Canada, giving police your home security camera footage is normally voluntary. Police can ask, but they need a court order, such as a production order, to compel it. […]
Do You Need a Security Camera Sign in Canada?
Security cameras · 7 min read · updated oct 2026 Do You Need a Security Camera Sign in Canada? By the Pixl Canada install team Short answer No federal law requires a homeowner to post a sign for cameras on their own property. Businesses, landlords and other organizations are different: Canadian privacy law expects them […]
Can a Landlord Install Cameras in a Rental? Canadian Rules
Security cameras · 8 min read · updated oct 2026 Can a Landlord Install Cameras in a Rental? Canadian Rules By the Pixl Canada install team Short answer A landlord can usually put security cameras in hallways, lobbies, parking areas and outside entrances, as long as they are visible, signed and not aimed into a […]
Security Camera Installation Cost in Canada: 2026 Price Guide
Security camera installation with Pixl Canada starts at $200 for one or two WiFi cameras. See what affects wired, WiFi and business camera quotes.
Where to Place Security Cameras: Home Placement Guide for Canada
Where to place security cameras: front door, driveway, garage, side gates and backyard, ideal height and angle, glare, night vision, and places to avoid.
How to Install Security Cameras: WiFi and PoE Guide for Canada
How to install security cameras: WiFi and PoE steps, tools, mounting height, drilling and sealing exterior walls, NVR setup and Canadian winter tips.
NVR vs DVR: Which Security Camera Recorder Should You Choose?
NVR vs DVR for Canadian homes and businesses: IP vs analog cameras, Cat6 vs coax, image quality, audio, hybrid XVR recorders and upgrading old systems.
How to Spot an Unlicensed Security Camera Installer in Canada
How to spot an unlicensed security camera installer in Canada: BC and Quebec licence rules, Ontario electrical rules, insurance proof, red flags and questions.