Keeping track of everything happening around your home or business can feel like a full-time job. At Meridian Technical Services, we make it easier with our state-of-the-art security camera systems designed to help you stay aware of your property, detect potential threats, and safeguard your deliveries. Whether you’re looking for a simple monitoring solution or a robust, AI-powered protection system, we offer the right security setup tailored to your specific needs.
Set up virtual boundaries around key areas to receive instant alerts when these lines are crossed.
Ensure only trusted individuals are allowed access, enhancing security for sensitive areas.
Identify and differentiate between suspicous packages, animals and vehicles.
Our techs use our own Meridibot AI assistant trained on all of our techincal documents, knowledgebase articles and case history.
Help detect unauthorized presence and suspicious activity, ensuring you stay informed about what’s happening around your property at all times.
Safeguard against package theft with continuous surveillance of your entryways and delivery areas, providing extra security for valuable shipments.
Go beyond basic monitoring with advanced features like facial recognition, stranger detection, and high-frequency alarms, offering the most comprehensive security solution available.
Receive real-time alerts for line crossing or area breaches, allowing you to respond quickly to potential security threats.
Detect unfamiliar faces in real-time and activate alarms to deter potential intruders before they gain entry.
Monitor live camera feeds, receive alerts, and control your system remotely via your smartphone or computer.
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While wireless cameras are available, we typically advise against using them in most professional installations. Wireless systems are more susceptible to interference from other devices on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz spectrum, which can lead to inconsistent performance, dropped frames, or complete signal loss. They also depend on strong and stable Wi-Fi coverage, which can vary widely depending on the building layout and network congestion.
In contrast, wired cameras provide a direct and consistent connection, support higher bitrates for better video quality, and allow for centralized power via PoE (Power over Ethernet), reducing the need for local power sources. Over time, wired systems tend to require less maintenance and are more scalable and secure — especially for critical applications like security monitoring.
Yes, you can view your cameras from both smartphones and computers. Our systems support remote access through secure mobile apps and web interfaces. Live and recorded footage can be accessed from iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices, provided you have the appropriate credentials.
We typically deploy systems that use encrypted peer-to-peer (P2P) or VPN-secured remote access, ensuring your data stays protected while allowing you to monitor your cameras in real time. Features like motion alerts, playback, and multi-camera viewing are all available remotely. For more advanced setups, we can also integrate the cameras into a centralized NVR or VMS platform, giving you additional tools like event filtering, smart search, and multi-site viewing from a single dashboard.
Yes, you can zoom in on both live and recorded footage, but the quality and effectiveness of the zoom depend on the type of camera and lens being used. There are two types of zoom: digital and optical.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by cropping and scaling it, which can result in a loss of detail, especially if the camera has a lower resolution. It’s useful for quick inspections but isn’t ideal for identifying fine details at a distance.
Optical zoom, on the other hand, uses a motorized lens to physically magnify the image before it’s captured by the sensor. This provides much clearer detail when zooming in and is typically found on PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) or varifocal cameras.
Our systems support both types, depending on the camera model installed. You can control zoom functions in real time during live viewing, and you can also digitally zoom into recorded footage during playback. For critical areas where zooming clarity is important — such as license plates or faces at a distance — we recommend cameras with true optical zoom capabilities.
How far back you can review recorded footage depends on several factors, including the amount of storage available, the video bitrate, the number of active camera streams, and the level of motion or activity each camera records.
Higher-resolution cameras (e.g., 4K) and higher bitrates produce clearer images but consume more storage per hour of recording. Similarly, if a camera covers a high-traffic area with constant motion, it records more data compared to a camera watching a static or low-activity zone.
For example, a single 4MP camera recording continuously at a medium bitrate might consume around 1–2 TB of storage per month. Multiply that by the number of cameras in your system, and it becomes clear how quickly storage can fill up.
To maximize retention, many systems use motion-based recording or smart recording modes, which reduce storage usage by only recording when motion is detected or based on schedules.
We can design your system based on your retention goals — whether that’s a few days or several months of history — by properly sizing the hard drives and fine-tuning the recording settings for each camer
The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) is a U.S. law that, among other things, restricts government agencies and contractors from using certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipme due to national security concerns. NDAA compliance means the product meets the security requirements set out by this U.S. legislation.
In Canada, NDAA compliance is not legally required for most businesses or organizations. However, it may still be important if:
You're working with U.S. government agencies or contractors.
Your clients or partners require NDAA-compliant equipment as part of their security policies.
You're in a regulated industry (e.g., critical infrastructure, defense, finance) where higher security standards are expected.
If none of these apply, you likely don’t need NDAA compliance, but it can still be a useful benchmark for choosing more secure or future-proof technology.
Yes, audio can be recorded and played back along with video, but it depends on the camera model and whether the installation includes a built-in or external microphone. Many cameras come with integrated microphones, while others require a separate mic connected via an audio input.
Audio is typically recorded as a separate stream synchronized with the video, allowing you to hear what was happening during both live viewing and playback. However, the quality of audio can vary based on mic sensitivity, ambient noise, and distance from the source.
It’s important to note that audio recording may be subject to privacy laws depending on the location and use case. In Canada, consent laws require that at least one party involved in the conversation is aware of the recording — or clear signage is posted if it's a monitored area like a workplace or public-facing business.
If audio capture is important for your application — like retail monitoring, customer service review, or dispute resolution — we can spec cameras and microphones that provide high-quality sound capture, and help ensure you stay compliant with applicable laws.
