ACTi Overview

ACTi offers a full line of solid quality, inexpensive IP cameras plus NVR software. An early leader in IP cameras, ACTi has lost ground over the past few years. Main competitor is Vivotek,
Directory of 78 ACTi Cameras

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  • Samsung's Budgetline Megapixels on Sep 05, 2012
    ...SNB-5001: ~$240 estimated street price, no lens included Samsung SNB-5000: ~$530 online, no lens included ACTi TCM-5111: ~$240 online, no lens included Arecont AV1115DN: ~$340 online, no lens included Axis...
  • Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees on Aug 09, 2012
    ... ACTi: Faulty product is eligible 30 day product return with RMA for sales credit from manufacturer,...
  • Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry on Jun 27, 2012
    ...for performance (Avigilon, Bosch, Axis, Sony) Some lines you need for cost effective reasons (Vivotek, ACTi,). Also some lines like Samsung no one really carries so it makes you unique in that sense too....
  • Dealing with PoE Only Cameras on Jun 06, 2012
    ...Though by no means exhaustive, a brief survey of common manufacturers shows the following support: ACTi: Most ACTi models support both low-voltage and PoE power, though low-cost models, such as the...
  • IP Video 101 Training on Jun 05, 2012
    ... Examples include ACTi Utility Suite, Axis Camera Management, Arecont AV100, IQFinder, Pelco Device Utility, etc. You...
  • World's Smallest Panomorph Lens Reviewed on May 07, 2012
    ...position against the recent wave of low-cost panoramic offerings, from manufacturers such as Vivotek, ACTi, Pixord, and others, many of which we believe are powered by PanoGuard [link no longer...
  • Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012 on May 05, 2012
    ... Really Inexpensive Megapixel Cameras: ACTi has announced the most inexpensive megapixel cameras we have ever seen from a major players. The...
  • IP Camera Networking Basics on Apr 29, 2012
    ... Examples include ACTi Utility Suite, Axis Camera Management, Arecont AV100, IQFinder, Pelco Device Utility, etc. You...
  • New Panasonic Home Cameras Reviewed on Apr 04, 2012
    ... Panasonic BL-VP104: ~$140 Axis M1054 : ~$380 ACTi TCM-4201: ~$290 Conclusion For the residential market, price is always a key consideration....
  • Samsung's Next Big Thing: VGA? on Apr 02, 2012
    ...0 MP, includes lens)  $550 USD total ACTi TCM-5111 (1.3 MP, fixed lens only)  $310 USD total = ($230 camera + $80 lens for a varifocal...
  • New Products Reviewed ISC West 2012 on Mar 26, 2012
    ...Camera AMG Panogenics Panocam Examined Altronix eBridge Examined Milestone Spring 2012 New Releases ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) New IQeye 7 Series (76x) S2 Enters Surveillance Market First...
  • ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) on Feb 06, 2012
    In the past two years, ACTi has struggled. As we saw last year, their growth has not kept pace with the overall IP camera...
  • New ACTi Cameras with Image Enhancements Reviewed on Jan 08, 2012
    Surveillance provider ACTi has released a knowledgebase article outlining new and improved features found in some of their...
  • MP Camera Low Light Shootout 2011 on Dec 05, 2011
    ... We've tested Arecont, ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Panasonic, Sony, Vivotek, etc. UPDATE: We've taken the top...
  • IR Illuminator Deployment Statistics on Dec 04, 2011
    ..." With one disappointed experience with ACTi: "The ACTi TCM-1231 has built in IR. We installed a motion light for night usage for better...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Revenue Directory 2011 on Nov 27, 2011
    ...companies in the list below go to our most recent analysis of their company's financial performance: 3VR ACTi Anixter Arecont Avigilon Axis Axxon CSST Dedicated...
  • Worst IP Camera Manufacturers 2011 on Nov 15, 2011
    ... Arecont and ACTi combined for 50% of the integrator's worst experiences with the remaining 16 manufacturers...
  • Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2011 on Nov 13, 2011
    ... Following the top 5 was ACTi, however ACTi received an alarming number of negative reviews offsetting the positive. Two big...
  • Low Cost Professional IP Cameras Comparison on Oct 23, 2011
    ...Manufacturers IncludedHere are the dozen manufacturers included with a link to our detailed review of each one: ACTi Arecont Brickcom CNB Compro D-Link Edimax Foscam Grandstream Hikvision Pixord Vivotek Pixord...
  • Audio for Surveillance Systems Tutorial on Oct 05, 2011
    ... Built-In Audio Many manufacturers, such as Panasonic [link no longer available], ACTi, and Vivotek provide models with biult-in microphones. Cameras such as the Axis M1054 and...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011 on Oct 05, 2011
    ... ACTi Good Stuff: Inexpensive, fairly broad line of cameras, widely supported Key Limitation(s): Not...
  • ACTi's 4MP Price/Performance Analysis on Aug 30, 2011
    Over the past year, Taiwanese megapixel manufacturer ACTi released a line of four-megapixel cameras, while discontinuing most of the standard definition...
  • Arecont Vision Revenue and Growth Examined on Aug 23, 2011
    ...look at the specifics of their growth, what is driving their growth and how Arecont Vision compares to ACTi, Axis, Mobotix and Vivotek. Let's start with some basic financial facts of Arecont...
  • ACTi Financial Results 2011 Examined on Jul 17, 2011
    A few years ago, ACTi was widely acknowledged (including by us) as one of the leading growth companies in the IP video...
  • Winners and Losers Spring 2011 on Apr 12, 2011
    ...section, we will examine more winners and losers taking a look at the following companies and segments: ACTi ADT Axis BRS Labs Entry Level VMS...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ... For example both Sony (SNC-DH160) and ACTi (TCM-7411) produce a model with these features for roughly $650 online. Note that the Pelco -E...
  • Examining Pelco's New Sarix IM Series Domes on Jan 11, 2011
    ... For example both Sony (SNC-DH160) and ACTi (TCM-7411) produce a model with these features for roughly $650 online. Note that the Pelco -E...
  • ACTi to Discontinue Most SD IP Cameras on Dec 30, 2010
    In an bold move, beginning January 1, 2011, ACTi is discontinuing production of most of its standard resolution IP cameras. ACTi emphasized that...
  • 2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger on Nov 28, 2010
    ... To this end, consider the positioning of the following vendors: ACTi: With limited new product introductions in the last year and their new 4MP product not scheduled...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Trends 2010 on Oct 24, 2010
    ...provide extensive commentary on each of the following manufacturers who made notable moves this Fall: ACTi American Dynamics Arecont...
  • New Products Reviewed Fall 2010 on Oct 12, 2010
    ... ACTi 4MP Cameras - (see IPVM Pro Review)  American Dynamics Victor Client - (see IPVM Pro...
  • Arecont's Bullet Cameras with IR LED Examined on Oct 10, 2010
    ...SNC-DH160 A search on the camera finder tool for bullet, IP66, IP67 and IR Built-In yields results from Acti, Sony, and Vivotek. The new bullet cameras from Arecont Vision bear 48 IR LEDs and are...
  • Examining ACTi 4MP Cameras on Oct 07, 2010
    ACTi announced a new selection of 4MP cameras. This is ACTI's first line of cameras that support 4MP....
  • Is the HDcctv Alliance Shooting Itself in the Foot? on Sep 28, 2010
    ... Take a quick glance at project references for just two IP vendors, Axis [link no longer available] and ACTi, showing thousands of deployments across every market segment. We are dissapointed with the...
  • Surveillance Camera Statistics - Megapixel on Sep 25, 2010
    ... By contrast, ACTi, Axis, Mobotix and Vivotek discounts are fairly minimal. Mobotix is the most expensive. Part of...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer New Web Pages Roundup on Sep 14, 2010
    ...longer available] Intergraph: A S Intl Emergency-Response-Sept-2010 VIVOTEK: ip8134datasheet en ACTi: Products-TCM-7811 ACTi: PMAX-0502 [link no longer available] ACTi: PMAX-0402 [link no longer...
  • Weekly Video Surveillance Link Roundup on Aug 27, 2010
    ...100717 [link no longer available] VIVOTEK: invest season 99Q2 merger VIVOTEK: invest season 99Q2 ACTi: SI Master Preview 2010 2H Pivot3: Viasys Partner Profile [link no longer available] Pivot3:...
  • Testing Avermedia's Hybrid DVR (EH5216+) on Nov 23, 2009
    ...We tested the EH5216+ Hybrid DVR with a mix of analog and IP cameras, including the Arecont AV3105, ACTi 4000, and Sanyo VCC-HD4000 [link no longer available].  Here is a summary of our...
  • QNAP NVRs Low-Cost IP Video Examined on Nov 21, 2009
    ... D-Link, ACTi, Vivotek and many others provide free VMS software that supports only their cameras). Broad IP...
  • ACTi Jumps to 6th Globally for IP Camera Sales on Oct 18, 2009
    The latest IMS report provides further evidence of ACTi's rapid growth in IP camera sales. ACTi is one of the most widely cited companies in the growing...
  • Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) Launched on Oct 18, 2009
    ... ACTi / budget camera companies - None of the 'budget camera' companies run high-end on board...
  • To Stop On-Line Sales From Undercutting Dealers on Sep 01, 2009
    ... To protect their dealers, ACTi is taking steps to restrict on-line advertisement of their products for less than MSRP. This is...
  • IP Camera 2009 Mid Year Review on Jul 26, 2009
    ... Comments on ACTi Strategy A new press release from ACTi demonstrates 3 interesting characteristics about ACTi's...
  • VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review on Jul 19, 2009
    ..., ACTi, Mobotix, IndigoVision, Vicon, etc.] By contrast, MSRP around $200 USD seems to be the common...
  • ACTI CMS Software Released on Jul 14, 2009
    ACTi is expanding into larger scale video management with their release of a CMS solution that...
  • Top 5 IP Camera Problems: 2009 on Jul 12, 2009
    ...is not good for Axis and other premium products, it has delivered dramatic growth to companies like ACTi and Arecont who focus on inexpensive IP and megapixel cameras. Storage Too Expensive Last...
  • Releases New Version of NVR Software on Jul 07, 2009
    ACTi has released a new version of their NVR software (v. 2.2). There are 2 big changes: (1) they...
  • Can Everfocus Make Megapixel Simple and Inexpensive? on Jun 28, 2009
    ... The strongest alternative from the IP side are the budget offerings that companies like ACTi, Vivotek and DLink offer. The key elements of these offerings are: Using a PC as the DVR,...
  • Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance on Jun 10, 2009
    ..., ACTi, D-Link, Vivotek). Axis is the major exception) A couple of key deficiencies exist: Wider...
  • Observations on ACTi's Strategy on May 24, 2009
    A May 2009 press release from ACTi demonstrates 3 interesting characteristics about ACTi's strategy and market approach. The press...
  • Releases CCD Megapixel Camera on May 19, 2009
    ... Now, ACTi has released a 1.3 MP camera using a Sony CCD. Online pricing is about $900 USD (as of August...
  • Surveillance Camera Demo Directory (IP, MP, CCTV) on Mar 21, 2009
    ... Included are webcasts from Axis, Pelco, IQinVision, Vivotek, ACTi, Avigilon, Mobotix, Cisco, Pixim, StarDot, JVC and Dallmeier. [Note: Those new to the site or...
  • How Good is ACTi's Video Quality? on Mar 10, 2009
    ... Budget Priced Alternatives A few months ago, we contrasted ACTi and Axis where we drew the analogy of Honda to BMW. While ACTi is not as high quality as Axis,...
  • Top 10 Video Surveillance Companies by Market Share on Feb 04, 2009
    ... Vivotek and ACTi both broke the top 10 for network cameras. UPDATE 2016 This post is from 2009 and Google...
  • Are US IP Video Companies Inferior? on Feb 01, 2009
    ... In budget IP video, Asian companies dominate with ACTi and Vivotek as the leaders. In the next tier, there are 4 US IP video companies that I hear...
  • Is Axis IP camera dominance coming to an end? on Oct 05, 2008
    ...  Since I have made this point before, I suggest you read my Axis vs ACTi comparison report for details.  I will only add that I have received numerous unsolicited...
  • How to Migrate from Analog to IP Cameras on Aug 22, 2008
    ...are specialists in high end, standard definition cameras (Axis); budget standard definition cameras (ACTi); inexpensive multi-megapixel cameras (Arecont Vision); high end multi-megapixel cameras...
  • IP Cameras for the Mass Market - ACTi on Jul 14, 2008
    While Axis brought IP cameras to the enterprise, ACTi could be fostering IP cameras to the masses. With a broad camera line and extensive NVR support,...