TPMInsights
Practical guides from our team on cameras, cabling, access control and keeping systems healthy. Written for owners, managers and builders, not just technicians.
What affects the cost of a security camera installation?
Why two quotes for "eight cameras" can be so different, and how to get a quote you can trust.
Security cameras and privacy in BC: a plain-language guide
What BC's private-sector privacy law means for business and strata camera systems, in plain language.
How many security cameras does a home really need?
Start with the doors, not a number. A simple way to plan coverage that actually helps when something happens.
Cat6 or Cat6A: what should you run in a new building?
Where the extra cost pays off, and where Cat6 is still the sensible choice.
IP vs analog cameras: is it time to upgrade?
The signs your old camera system is holding you back, and how to upgrade without opening every wall.
Choosing a video intercom for your home or building
Doorbells, apartment intercoms and commercial entry systems: what to compare before you choose.
Fobs, phones or keypads? Access control for a small business
How to choose credentials, software and door hardware without overbuying.
Planning a security upgrade for your strata
From the incident list to the owners' vote: a practical path for councils and managers.
Office Wi-Fi that works: access points, extenders and surveys
Why wired access points beat extenders, and what a Wi-Fi survey actually tells you.
Monitored or self-monitored? Choosing how your alarm responds
The real differences between a 24/7 monitoring station and alerts to your phone.
One low-voltage contractor or several?
What changes when one team designs, supplies and installs, and what to ask any contractor before you sign.
A simple maintenance checklist for your security system
Monthly, quarterly and yearly checks that prevent most "it stopped recording" surprises.