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The VIM-4GSOLR5 solar 4G router with twin panels and the app view of its connected security cameras
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4G Router and WiFi Extender Buying Guide NZ: Internet Where the House Cannot Reach
Two solar 4G routers, two solar WiFi extenders and a 4G aerial, $89 to $459, and the one question about the site that picks between them.
Oct 08
A group of solar and 4G security cameras from the Securitylab NZ range with their solar panels
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Security Cameras NZ Buying Guide: WiFi, 4G, Solar, Wireless Systems or CCTV
Which security camera to buy in New Zealand: WiFi, 4G, solar, a wireless hub system or wired CCTV, decided by power and signal at the spot. Picks from $99.
Oct 07
Three black pen cameras lying flat on a light wooden desk beside a grey notebook, plant pot and pen cup
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Spy Pen Camera Buying Guide NZ: Which One to Buy
Six spy pen cameras compared for New Zealand, $149 to $299, on runtime, storage and resolution. Plus what NZ law allows you to record.
Aug 05
A cap camera, wallet camera, key fob camera and watch camera displayed together
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Wearable Camera Buying Guide NZ: How to Choose the Right One
19 wearable cameras compared for New Zealand, $159 to $599. Buttons, caps, watches, key fobs and bags, with honest runtime figures.
Aug 05
A group of DIY miniature camera kits including WiFi, 4G and local recording models
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DIY Spy Camera Buying Guide NZ: Build Your Own Hidden Camera
Build your own spy camera. 34 DIY modules compared for New Zealand, $69 to $599. Pinhole, button and wide-angle lenses, WiFi, 4G and power.
Aug 05
A handheld counter-surveillance detector being used to sweep a room
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Counter-Surveillance Buying Guide NZ: How to Find Hidden Cameras, Bugs and Trackers
How to find hidden cameras, bugs and GPS trackers in New Zealand. 33 detectors compared, $149 to $21,500, plus the room sweep method.
Aug 05
A helmet mounted monocular, binoculars and a thermal device on a dark carbon platform
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Night Vision Buying Guide NZ: Monoculars, Binoculars, Thermal and What DOC Allows
18 night vision optics compared for New Zealand, $189 to $1,890. Digital, image intensifier and thermal, plus what DOC allows on public land.
Aug 05
Three camera glasses models displayed together, showing clear and sunglass lenses
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Spy Camera Glasses Buying Guide NZ: How to Choose the Right Pair
Ten spy camera glasses compared for New Zealand, $179 to $295. Clear lenses, polarised UV400 sunglasses, WiFi streaming and UV protection.
Aug 05
A router camera, smoke detector camera, power bank camera and notebook camera shown together
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Hidden Camera Buying Guide NZ: The Object Decides Everything
66 hidden and nanny cameras compared for New Zealand, $139 to $599. Clocks, chargers, power banks, mains against battery, and what NZ law allows.
Aug 05
A power bank recorder, USB stick recorder, pen recorder and watch recorder shown together
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Voice Recorder Buying Guide NZ: Standby Is the Number That Matters
56 voice recorders compared for New Zealand, $90 to $590. Standby against recording time, voice activation, and what the law lets you record.
Aug 05
Five camouflage trail cameras displayed in a lineup
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Trail Camera Buying Guide NZ: Solar, 4G, GPS and What Lasts a Winter
25 trail cameras and accessories compared for New Zealand, $89 to $890. Solar, 4G live view, GPS tracking and honest solar figures for a NZ winter.
Aug 05
Three 4G security cameras displayed together, showing solar PTZ and mini models
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4G Security Camera Buying Guide NZ: Solar, PTZ and Zoom Compared
49 4G security cameras compared for New Zealand, $199 to $2,400. Solar wattage, optical zoom to 40X, PTZ auto tracking and what SIMs cost.
Aug 05
A group of dash cameras from the range displayed together
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Dash Camera Buying Guide NZ: Front and Rear, Parking Mode and 24/7
35 dash and vehicle cameras compared for New Zealand, $139 to $490. Triple channel, radar parking mode, 4G live view and WoF mounting rules.
Aug 05
Five body worn camera models displayed together on a studio pedestal
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Body Camera Buying Guide NZ: How to Choose the Right One
Fourteen items compared for New Zealand, $59 to $795: thirteen body cameras and a harness. Hot-swap batteries, docks, 5G and 4G streaming, GPS and NZ licensing.
Aug 05
Vimel solar powered WiFi PTZ security camera with its solar panel on an exterior wall
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WiFi Security Camera Buying Guide NZ: Whether Your Signal Reaches
41 WiFi security cameras compared for New Zealand, $99 to $890. Bullet, PTZ, dual lens and indoor, plus the 2.4GHz setup problem.
Aug 05
Group of Vimel solar 4G security cameras with their solar panels
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Solar Security Camera Buying Guide NZ: What Runs Through a Southern Winter
53 solar security cameras compared for New Zealand, $99 to $2,400. Panel wattage, battery capacity, and the winter tilt that can triple output.
Aug 04
An alarm hub laid out with door sensors and keyfobs
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Alarm System Buying Guide NZ: Self-Monitored 4G and WiFi Kits
Self-monitored alarm systems compared for New Zealand, $39 to $549. 4G hubs with WiFi backup, door, PIR and smoke sensors, a standalone personal alarm, plus the rental smoke law.
Aug 04
Vimel solar PTZ camera system shown with its solar panels and NVR kit
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Security Camera System Buying Guide NZ: What Powers the Hub Decides Everything
Every four camera security system compared for New Zealand, $399 to $890. Solar hubs, PoE, single SIM, and whether a hard drive is included.
Jul 31
A set of Vimel GPS trackers including a USB and SD card device, an OBD2 plug in and hardwired modules
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GPS Tracker Buying Guide NZ: How It Gets Power Decides Everything
52 GPS trackers compared for New Zealand, $26 to $360. Hardwired, OBD2, magnetic, wearable and Find My tags, with real battery figures.
Jul 31