Dahua Overview

Dahua is one of the largest Chinese surveillance manufacturers in the world who sells through numerous OEMs / relabelers in the West.
Directory of 409 Dahua Cameras

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  • H.265 / HEVC Codec Tutorial 2017 on May 25, 2017
    ...has limited support among camera manufacturers with mainly Asian brands offering support, including Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, and Vivotek. And with Dahua and Hikvision, they are still in the process of...
  • Most Respected Manufacturer Competitors on May 25, 2017
    ... In terms of total revenue, Hikvision, Dahua and Axis are certainly tops but would they be the highest when it came to competitor...
  • Milestone Entry Level Mobile Password Vulnerability Disclosed on May 24, 2017
    ...relatively low risk compared to other recent manufacturer cybersecurity issues, such as those from Axis, Dahua, Hanwha, or Hikvision. A primary difference is that this vulnerability is easily closed by...
  • Axis Criticizes OEMs: "When You Buy An Axis Camera, An Axis Camera Is... on May 19, 2017
    When you buy a Honeywell camera, you likely get a Hikvision, Dahua or some other company's product. The same goes for easily 100 different 'manufacturers' as we...
  • FLIR Is Giving Away $3,000 Demo Kits on May 17, 2017
    ... DvTel Products - Not Dahua The recorders and cameras that are part of this promotion come from FLIR's acquisition of...
  • Dahua Founder Sells $122 Millon Dahua Stock on May 15, 2017
    Just a week after his sudden resignation as CEO, Dahua's Founder sold off ~$122 million of Dahua's stock. Inside this note, we examine the stock sale,...
  • Wanna Cry Ransomware Impact On Video Surveillance / Physical Security? on May 13, 2017
    The major recent cyber security stories within video surveillance are Dahua's backdoor and Hikvision's backdoor. However, overall, the biggest recent cyber security story...
  • Would You Take A Job At Pelco? on May 10, 2017
    ...series: Would You Take A Job At Hikvision? Would You Take A Job At Axis? Would You Take A Job At Dahua? Would You Take A Job At Genetec? Would You Take A Job At Milestone?
  • Dahua CEO Silence Signals Danger on May 09, 2017
    Dahua partners and employees, after this, you have no more excuses about not seeing it coming. Last...
  • Hikvision Backdoor Confirmed on May 08, 2017
    ... While Dahua's own backdoor will give Hikvision competition, Hikvision's new vulnerabilities here will...
  • Dahua CEO / Founder Suddenly Resigns on May 04, 2017
    Fu Liquan, the Founder and CEO of Dahua, has suddenly resigned. While there is still no official press announcement or general news...
  • Kedacom Targeting Hikvision, Dahua Entering US on May 03, 2017
    A publicly traded company with a $1 billion dollar market cap is directly aiming for Hikvision and Dahua. Kedacom, listed on the Shanghai stock exchange (see share price), has primarily done business...
  • Panasonic OEM Dahua Camera Tested on May 03, 2017
    Panasonic is now OEMing a series of cameras from Dahua, known for their backdoor, various other problems and their rapid expansion of direct sales...
  • Dahua NVR 16 Screen Mode Random Black Screens? on May 02, 2017
    I have several units that have to have sub stream adjusted to get all cameras to display...
  • Bain Sells Off Uniview on Apr 30, 2017
    ... Uniview is the self-proclaimed "#3" in China video surveillance behind Hikvision and Dahua. In particular, Uniview has been known to many in the West for its uncommon ownership by...
  • Would You Take A Job At Bosch? on Apr 25, 2017
    ...series: Would You Take A Job At Hikvision? Would You Take A Job At Axis? Would You Take A Job At Dahua? Would You Take A Job At Genetec? Would You Take A Job At Milestone?
  • Chinese 'Attacking Us From Every Direction', Says US FBI on Apr 25, 2017
    ... Impact on Hikvision and Dahua While the low-end is happy with low prices and monthly across the board sales, CSOs and heads...
  • Dahua HDCVI PTZ On An Avycon TVI DVR on Apr 24, 2017
    Does anyone know if a Dahua HDCVI PTZ will work on an Avycon TVI DVR? The picture comes up but they cannot move the...
  • Longse Wants To Be Your OEM on Apr 18, 2017
    Hikvision, Dahua, another China rival is out for you.  The outlaw Guangzhou manufacturer Longse recognizes the...
  • Top Selling Video Surveillance Distributors on Apr 17, 2017
    ... ADI has also led a number of month-end promos with partners Dahua, FLIR, and Hikvision, among others (ex: 1, 2, 3), which likely led to many integrators using...
  • Connecting Main Stream From Dahua XVR To TWO Devices Simultaneously on Apr 15, 2017
    Connecting main stream from Dahua XVR to TWO devices simultaneously. Scenario is: Analogue cameras connected to Dahua XVR which...
  • $20 MP Cameras Are Here on Apr 14, 2017
    ... And the companies they are most typically getting these products from, such as Dahua and Hikvision, have lots of their own costs to cover. Counter - Clearing Inventory The other...
  • Silly Dahua.... on Apr 11, 2017
    Ever heard of a two-layer switch?
  • Dahua OEM Directory on Apr 11, 2017
    Dahua OEMs for dozens of companies, including some of the biggest names in security, including Tyco,...
  • Manufacturers Cheer ISC West 2017 Performance on Apr 11, 2017
    ..." Given recent cybersecurity exploits (Mirai, Dahua Backdoor, Hikvision Defaulted Devices Getting Hacked, Axis Camera Hack Tested, Washington DC MPD...
  • Bad Fan In Dahua NVR - Options? on Apr 11, 2017
    We have a client that stated the previous service company diagnosed a bad fan in their Dahua NVR. The site is pretty far, maybe 1.5 hours away.   What are possible size fans that Dahua...
  • Best and Worst - ISC West 2017 Show Report on Apr 10, 2017
    ...manufacturers willing to offer low-cost products with high levels of sales and marketing - Hikvision, Dahua and Hanwha. Hikvision is obvious. Dahua is actually ramping up aggressively, undeterred by their...
  • VMS Vs NVR Usage Statistics on Apr 07, 2017
    ...residential or SMB, most of the CCTV systems we deploy are embedded DVRs/NVRs, in particular Hikvision and Dahua, and a few Samsung/Hanwha." Indeed, it is true with NVRs now commonly in the sub $1,000...
  • Dahua Launching USA Manufacturing and R&D on Apr 03, 2017
    'Made In the USA' video surveillance is going to take a big step forward if Dahua's ambitions come true. The world's second largest video surveillance manufacturer, China-based...
  • Add Dahua 4K Camera To Calculator on Apr 03, 2017
    Morning Dahua have launched a new 4K IP camera the DH-IPC-HFW4830E-S, is it possible to add this to the...
  • Q1 2017 Video Surveillance Market Review on Mar 30, 2017
    ...once ignored in physical security, is rapidly gaining interest driven by key Q1 2017 events, with the Dahua backdoor impacting Dahua and dozens of their OEMs including FLIR, Honeywell and Tyco plus...
  • DDNS vs P2P vs VPN Usage Statistics on Mar 30, 2017
    ...has come into particular attention given Hikvision's discontinuing of its insecure DDNS service and Dahua's backdoor discovery, as DDNS exposing devices to the public Internet increases risk to cyber...
  • Dahua Manager: Lots of Backdoors Beyond Dahua or Hikvision on Mar 29, 2017
    A Dahua technical manager has fired back at criticisms of Dahua's backdoor, posting publicly what many...
  • Dahua Backdoor Patch Creates A New User "Null" on Mar 28, 2017
    ...  Also another user management app which I am told uses Dahua's protocols was unsuccessful. I don't think (am unsure, actually) this is a risk but it is...
  • ISC West - Approach Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, Etc About Their Recent... on Mar 28, 2017
    ...approach ISC West next week, are there any plans out there to approach representatives from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, etc about their recent security issues?  It may be evil on my part but sometimes I enjoy...
  • Hikvision Director Mocks Dahua on Mar 28, 2017
    "Excellent work Dahua" mocks Hikvision director on the Dahua Distributor Bad Breakup. So remember, when IPVM reports...
  • Hanwha Wisenet X Tested on Mar 27, 2017
    ... This is in a similar range to competitors such as the Axis P3225-LVE, Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW82A1EN-Z, or Hikvision DS-2CD4526, as well as the previous generation...
  • Dahua Distributor Bad Breakup on Mar 27, 2017
    A Dahua distributor in Europe claims that Dahua took over his top customers, revoked his distributorship...
  • Dahua Says They Are #1 In Technical Support on Mar 24, 2017
    From this video: Also their traffic stats to Dahuawiki.com:
  • Hikvision/Dahua/Standalone DVR Manufacturers - Please Add Intrusion... on Mar 24, 2017
    I always thought that if Hikvision or Dahua added full featured alarm functionality to their standalone recorders, this would be a game...
  • Axis Camera Vulnerabilities From Google Researcher Analyzed on Mar 23, 2017
    ... However, this is vastly more complicated and difficult to execute than the Dahua backdoor, where anyone who can remotely connect to a vulnerable device can backdoor...
  • Broken Browser Support for Video Surveillance on Mar 22, 2017
    ...are affected and which have released plugin-free web UIs, covering: Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Hanwha Hikvision Panasonic Pelco [premium_content] Browser Support Most major browsers...
  • ADI Favorability Results on Mar 22, 2017
    ... ADI has also led a number of Hikvision, Dahua, Honeywell and FLIR sales or low-cost product offerings. The sales benefit ADI overall, as the...
  • 1 Million Dahua Devices Exposed To Backdoor on Mar 22, 2017
    Statistics show that 1 million Dahua devices are publicly exposed and vulnerable to the Dahua backdoor. Despite this, Dahua has...
  • VMS Update Automation Compared on Mar 20, 2017
    ... In this report, we review automated/bulk update processes for 7 providers, including: Avigilon Dahua Exacq Genetec Hikvision Milestone Uniview [premium_content] Avigilon Control Center:...
  • Should Avigilon Accept A Buyout Offer From Dahua Or Hikvision? on Mar 18, 2017
    Let's say hypothetically that one of these 2 companies made the top bid for buying out...
  • Dahua US Imports - Here Is Their #1 Customer By Far on Mar 17, 2017
    We have been reviewing shipping records of both Dahua and Hikvision products coming in to the US. This is to help prepare the Dahua OEM and Hikvision...
  • Guy Acquires Himself, Makes Lead Story On SIW Website on Mar 16, 2017
    ... So SIW won't report on the Dahua backdoor or the new Hikvision vulnerability but a guy acquiring himself is the lead story. It's...
  • One Big Cluster F%#$ And The Worst Part Is, We Saw This Coming on Mar 14, 2017
    ... They were OEM and purchased before Dahua USA opened shop. You also have Dahua USA with different part numbers than China. Which model...
  • Honeywell Dahua Backdoor Statement on Mar 14, 2017
    Honeywell OEMs Dahua video surveillance products and has been affected by the Dahua backdoor, confirmed by Honeywell...
  • Uniview Weak Local / Strong Remote Password Policy Tested on Mar 14, 2017
    With the continuing onslaught of cyber-security breaches (see Dahua backdoor recently discovered, Hikvision defaulted devices getting hacked) making devices...
  • Dahua Smart PSS/IVS And Alerts on Mar 13, 2017
    Is anyone using Dahua products with their IVS functions? We played around with it for an hour a few months ago and we...
  • Should Dahua And Hikvision Open Source Their Camera Firmware? on Mar 13, 2017
    From member in the Hikvision Firmware Decrypted comments: Here's an interesting thought. I'm...
  • FLIR Responds to Dahua Backdoor on Mar 10, 2017
    FLIR is the first Dahua OEM partner to issue a statement following Dahua's backdoor disclosure: Certain FLIR and...
  • Hikvision Firmware Decrypted on Mar 09, 2017
    ... This is how the recent Dahua backdoor and Sony backdoor were discovered, when researchers managed to extract firmware files...
  • Dahua Rep Very Helpful, Also Mentioned Possibility Of Reimbursement For... on Mar 08, 2017
    Just received a phone call from a Dahua representative. She asked what products I had deployed in order to streamline my update process....
  • OEMs, Dump Dahua on Mar 08, 2017
    OEMs, get smart and dump Dahua. Dahua OEMs to many companies including some big brands (e.g. FLIR, Honeywell and Tyco). Dahua...
  • Dahua $550 Million West China Gov Project on Mar 08, 2017
    How does Dahua continue to invest in global expansion despite its many mistakes?  Where can they get the money...
  • Dahua Backdoor Uncovered on Mar 06, 2017
    A major cyber security vulnerability across many Dahua products has been discovered by an independent researcher, reported on IPVM, verified by IPVM...
  • TVI 4.0 Doubles HD Analog Bandwidth on Mar 05, 2017
    ...0-based cameras, such as Dahua's 4K HD-CVI camera, are also likely to work with HD-TVI 4.0 receiver chips. 4K/30FPS...
  • 0-Day: Dahua Backdoor Generation 2 & 3 on Mar 04, 2017
    [IPVM Update: Researcher had shared code but has removed it temporarily and is communication with Dahua. More details inside discussion.] [IPVM Update: full report and testing findings released of...
  • Amazon Distributor Favorability Results on Mar 03, 2017
    ... We use them alot for monitors, UPS and Dahua cameras." "We don't use Amazon for any security products. The only time we have is in a pinch...
  • Who Oems Dahua? on Mar 02, 2017
    Companion to the Who OEMs Hikvision? discussion, who OEMs their #2 in China counterpart, Dahua? The list so far: Advidia Amcrest Ameta Annke Bticino CCTV Security Pros DH...
  • Uniview NVR Tested on Mar 02, 2017
    Uniview, China's self proclaimed #3 video surveillance manufacturer behind Hikvision and Dahua, is ramping up its international sales efforts. In this report, we test Uniview's NVR and, in...
  • 20 Manufacturer Favorability Ranked on Feb 28, 2017
    ...   Dahua Results Dahua favorability results showed cybersecurity/trust issues, poor support and quality...
  • Axis: "Everything is IP" - False on Feb 24, 2017
    Axis is congratulating itself, with executive Fredrick Nilsson declaring: "Now the conversion...
  • Dahua 4K HD Analog Cameras Announced on Feb 23, 2017
    ...  We have technical details on Dahua's HD analog 4K camera, estimated pricing, and what it means for the industry, in this...
  • Uniview (UNV) IP Cameras Tested on Feb 22, 2017
    ... While the company significantly trails Hikvision and Dahua in total sales, one notable difference is that Uniview is owned by Bain Capital, the American...
  • Hikvision Leads Multi-Manufacturer Sales Promo on Feb 21, 2017
    ... Dahua Absent Dahua did their own Hikvision-style discount in November 2016, but is absent from this...
  • Arecont Vision MicroDome Duo Tested on Feb 14, 2017
    ...Duo is expensive when compared to two separate domes from lower cost manufacturers such as Hikvision, Dahua, or even Axis' M30 series, all of which generally offer better image quality and lower bitrates...
  • Integrator's Top Selling Cameras 2017 on Feb 13, 2017
    ...non-exclusively generally referenced Axis and Bosch as the other brands commonly sold, though several also listed Dahua as an equivalent low-cost alternative. "Hikvision. Cheaper cost, good quality (not best),...
  • Dahua USA To Triple To 200 Employees on Feb 08, 2017
    Months ago, Dahua USA reported 65 employees. Now, by the end of 2017, the company plans to triple to 200...
  • Dahua Vandal Dome Mount Option That Doesn't Penetrate Housing Of Camera? on Feb 07, 2017
    Hello all, I recall reading someone's post that indicated there is a Dahua vandal dome camera or mount, that allows you to avoid penetrating the body of the camera when...
  • Axis Favorability Results on Feb 03, 2017
    For many years, Axis sold the most IP cameras but, with the rise of Hikvision and Dahua, that has changed. How would that impact Axis favorability? In this installment of our...
  • Hikvision - Destruction Vs Lack Of Innovation; How The Security Industry... on Feb 02, 2017
    ... Companies like Dahua and Hikvision offer great bang for the buck because there is a lack of options that offer enough...
  • Hikvision Launches Kits, Slashing Prices 40% on Feb 02, 2017
    ...been hurt hard by the race to hit bottom (Nuvico gone, Everfocus effectively out, Speco giving in to Dahua, etc.). We do not see how it is possible for the remaining budget providers to match and stay in...
  • Struggling Speco OEMs Dahua on Jan 31, 2017
    ... Now, Speco has begun OEMing some Dahua products, confirmed by IPVM testing. In this note, we examine the challenges for Speco and 3...
  • Avigilon Cuts SL Camera Pricing, Adds Lower Cost Models on Jan 31, 2017
    ...264 One increasing deficiency for Avigilon has been their lack of smart codec support while Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic, Hanwha, etc. have broadly added in smart H.264 (or H.265). Now, Avigilon...
  • Directory Of Manufacturer Favorability Results on Jan 27, 2017
    ... Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Cisco Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hanwha Hikvision Honeywell Lenel Milestone ONVIF OnSSI Panasonic ...
  • Mic Echo Problem With Dahua IP Camera? on Jan 27, 2017
    I have a dahua IP camera with builtin mic. I'm having issues with the audio , there's a echo all the time. How...
  • Hikvision Best Alternatives Picked By Integrators on Jan 26, 2017
    ... [premium_content] Overview Results Summarizing the results: Dahua - widely considered by integrators as the closest thing to Hikvision Samsung / Hanwha -...
  • Scathing Honeywell Favorability Results on Jan 24, 2017
    ...negative opinions about Honeywell who placed just ahead in favorability of maligned Chinese mega-brands Dahua and Hikvision. Frequently opinions on Honeywell took a dismissive tone, i.e.: "Two words:...
  • Any Opinions On Dahua Forensic NVR? on Jan 23, 2017
    Hi Gentlemen: Anybody have used the Forensic NVR? I need several actual experiences and...
  • This Dahua Safe City Marketing Video Is Irresponsible on Jan 22, 2017
    Dahua is irresponsibly marketing for safe city projects. See video below: [premium_content] It...
  • Vivotek Favorability Results on Jan 20, 2017
    ...positive side, despite them having an effectively flat net rating, this was much better than Hikvision and Dahua who had 10%+ net negative ratings. Works Well, But Not Outstanding Vivotek did gather some...
  • Dahua UnFavorability Results on Jan 19, 2017
    Dahua, the mega-Chinese surveillance manufacturer not primarily owned by the Chinese government has...
  • Top ISC West 2017 Booth Moves on Jan 16, 2017
    ... Dahua Takes Panasonic's Old Space Somewhat true to form, Dahua mimic's Hikvision's moves in an...
  • Factory Reset Button For Dahua Camera MB440S? on Jan 14, 2017
    Looking for some help finding a Dahua MB440S reset button.   Where is it? Thanks,  
  • Should Dahua Disclose That Their 'Sale' Items Are Being Discontinued? on Jan 10, 2017
    In one of the strangest practices we have seen a major manufacturer do, Dahua continues to promote a sale on their products, first on their website and now in social media,...
  • HD Analog Usage Rising But Barriers Growing on Jan 09, 2017
    ...barriers to HD analog: Lack of major brand support - Only 3 of the ~10 largest manufacturers (Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha) even offer HD analog. Because of that, most integrators who use other brands (e.g.,...
  • DeskCamera ONVIF Screen Capture on Jan 05, 2017
    Recording PC screens have historically been an expensive proposition, requiring dedicated...
  • Hikvision Most Polarizing Favorability Results on Jan 05, 2017
    ... "Just like Dahua they are destroying the surveillance industry with their products and strategies." "Scourge of...
  • Is Speco Oeming Dahua? [Yes] on Jan 04, 2017
    ... I wasn't aware that Speco was OEM'ing Dahua. Is this new, or did it just slip under my radar? I intentionally blurred out all pricing as to...
  • Dahua New Marketing Head Hired From Hanwha / Samsung on Jan 04, 2017
    Dahua is bad at marketing. And they are finally taking a step to correct that, hiring Janet Fenner,...
  • Distributor's #1 Challenge on Jan 04, 2017
    ... With companies like HIK, Dahua, UniView etc. all direct advertising price deceases to our customer bases, we have no choice but...
  • Surveillance Cameras 2017 Review on Jan 02, 2017
    ...265 cameras such as Dahua, Panasonic, Samsung and Vivotek. On the negative side, Smart H.264 cameras have deliver...
  • How To Broadcast Video From DVR/NVR/VMS? on Jan 01, 2017
    ... One member asked doing this with Dahua and Uniview NVRs. Dahua recommended using Ivideon's cloud service which Dahua now reports an...
  • 12 Video Surveillance Poll Results 2016 on Dec 28, 2016
    ...     Dahua No 'Treasure' Mid-year, Dahua Faked Being American, calling themselves a "California Treasure"....
  • Surveillance Camera Imager Tutorial on Dec 23, 2016
    ... See our tests of Axis' 1/2" Q1635 Camera, Dahua Starlight 1/2" Camera, Hikvision Darkfighter, and Samsung 1/2" Wisenet III Camera for...
  • WDR Tutorial 2017 on Dec 20, 2016
    ...performance comparable to "high end" models can now be found even in low cost cameras, such as Hikvision's/Dahua's 4MP models or Axis' new M30 line (all with sub-$200 models). Compared to the $500+ WDR models...