Mobotix Overview

Mobotix Mobotix manufactures megapixel cameras and video management systems. Key differentiators for Mobotix are: (1) provide the video management system for no charge and (2) do not require video management servers (video can be transmitted directly to storage). Mobotix'revenue is over $100 million USD.
Directory of 11 Mobotix Cameras

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  • Is Mobotix Really Playing Nice With Others Now? This Mx6 Line Looks... on Apr 25, 2017
    I spent several years living in the land of Mobotix, but have not really dealt with them seriously since 2015.  I was never a fan of the idea that...
  • Mobotix Releases New Mx6 Camera Line With H.264 And ONVIF on Apr 12, 2017
    Looks like you can order them now.  Mx6 Camera line
  • Arecont Vision MicroDome Duo Tested on Feb 14, 2017
    ... Mobotix offers one, the D15 DualDome, though it is MxPEG/MJPEG only and more expensive (~$900+ online),...
  • Free VMS Software Directory on Jan 13, 2017
    ...works with Axis cameras, 16 channel limit GeoVision G-VMS - Free for up to 32 GeoVision devices Mobotix Control Center - Free for Mobotix cameras Sony RealShot Manager - 9 channels free for use with...
  • The Most Mobotix Integration Ever - Tesla on Dec 14, 2016
    Mobotix laughs at the race to the bottom. The company has always looked towards the high end and are...
  • CODEC Guide 2016 on Nov 30, 2016
    ... Mobotix MxPEG Exception Mobotix's MxPEG is the most widely known proprietary CODEC used in video...
  • Top Surprises in the Video Surveillance Industry 2016 on Nov 29, 2016
    ...Marketing Axis Acquires Retail Analytics Developer Cognimatics Axis Acquires Intercom Manufacturer 2N Mobotix Sold to Japanese Manufacturer Konica Minolta Aimetis Acquired by Magal S3 / Senstar Hikvision...
  • Mobotix Founder Out, Company Embracing Open Platform on Oct 13, 2016
    The founder of Mobotix, Dr. Ralf Hinkel, is out of Mobotix, just 7 months after the company was acquired by...
  • History of Video Surveillance on Sep 22, 2016
    This is a concise history of video surveillance covering the past decade.  The goal is to help...
  • ASIS 2016 Day 2 Review on Sep 13, 2016
    ...Slow Traffic Day 1 / Still Unhappy Day 2 Low New Products Axis Beats Canon Axis Shows Off Canon / Axis Mobotix Founder Out / Mobotix Opening Up Headshot Lounge A Hit Job Hopping  Hikvision Thermal Camera,...
  • Hikvision USA Is Channel Stuffing on Sep 06, 2016
    ..., Mobotix Admits Channel Stuffing). Risks / Dangers of Channel Stuffing Stuffing has to stop at some...
  • Directory Of 94 Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 15, 2016
    ...Arcus VMS Test, IPVM Milestone ONVIF Bridge Test Mirasys (i), VMS Enterprise & Pro, Finland Mobotix, MxControlCenter , Germany Netavis (i), Observer, Austria NetworkOptix (i), nxWitness, US....
  • Silicon Valley Startup Density Launches People Counting As A Service on Aug 09, 2016
    ... Mobotix has made their MxAnalytics counter and heat-map free in all single lens...
  • Mobotix Factory Shut Down For August? on Aug 04, 2016
    I'm new to Mobotix and need to order some equipment but have been informed that they shut down completely the whole...
  • IP Vs Analog Intercoms on Jun 20, 2016
    ... For example, the IP based Mobotix T25 is equipped with a 6 MP (max) camera, while the analog Aiphone AX-DV series call box comes...
  • Mxinstaller Trashes IPVM Report Six Years After Release on May 15, 2016
    Keeping with Mobotix's unofficial tag line of "Better Late than Never!" (H.264, ONVIF, MxControl rewrite, reset...
  • Avigilon Weakest Quarter Ever (Q1 2016) on May 11, 2016
    ..., Konica overpaying for Mobotix) and Avigilon, with new management / life, could become a long term solid performer for a mature...
  • Mobotix Manager Makes Fun Of Chinese Products on Apr 13, 2016
    Funny or sour grapes?
  • ISC West 2016 Best and Worst on Apr 07, 2016
    ...Company To Buy Ingram Micro For $6 Billion ALL Cash FLIR Acquires DVTel Honeywell Acquires Videofied Mobotix Sold to Japanese Manufacturer Securitas Buys Diebold Security NA for $350M Tyco and JCI To...
  • New Products Directory - ISC West 2016 on Apr 01, 2016
    ...Company To Buy Ingram Micro For $6 Billion ALL Cash FLIR Acquires DVTel Honeywell Acquires Videofied Mobotix Sold to Japanese Manufacturer Securitas Buys Diebold Security NA for $350M Tyco and JCI To...
  • Avigilon's Revolutionary H4ES Announcement on Apr 01, 2016
    ...the lineup, looking at key applications and contrasting it to offerings from Axis, Exacq, Genetec and Mobotix. [premium_content] VideoIQ iCVR VideoIQ, who Avigilon purchased in 2013, had a similar...
  • Mobotix Sold to Japanese Manufacturer Konica Minolta on Mar 25, 2016
    Smart, smart move Mobotix. Taking a page out of the Axis / Milestone playbook, Mobotix has found themselves a Japanese...
  • Better Than Mobotix - Your Top Picks For Oilfield/Industrial Cams On... on Mar 23, 2016
    ...and others on the IT team advocated for better cameras, and one of our salesmen saw a competitor using Mobotix cameras. We read a few good things about them which pushed our CEO/CFO into wanting us to adopt...
  • 10 Surprising ISC West 2016 Booth Sizes on Feb 17, 2016
    ... Mobotix Mobotix just cannot adapt to the changed reality. Despite their troubles over the past few...
  • IP Cameras For Supermarket Layout on Nov 18, 2015
    ... I recently bought Mobotix c25 but these cameras are not as advertised.I noticed megapixel is just a marketing ploy. I...
  • The Biggest Surprises in the Video Surveillance Industry 2015 on Nov 13, 2015
    ..." "Price drops with Mobotix." [Note: Mobotix did drop their MSRP 25% this year and introduced much lower costing new...
  • $28 Million Funding for Doorbell Cam Startup on Aug 21, 2015
    ... We estimate the valuation to be $100+ million or similar to what Mobotix is worth. On the other hand, the company is spending heavily, reporting 120 employees already,...
  • Why Does Mobotix Refuse Integrated IR? on Aug 20, 2015
    Mobotix is starting to come around to its long-term opposition to H.264 and ONVIF. However, there is...
  • Mobotix P25 Camera Tested on Aug 04, 2015
    Low-cost from Mobotix? With MP prices plunging to sub $100 levels, Mobotix's historic ~$1,000 price points are hard...
  • Police Station Video Surveillance Guide on Jul 15, 2015
    ..." "Our most common camera is the vandal resistant dome, except in holding cells where we use the Mobotix V-series cameras." "Varys from agency to agency usually hardened, vandal proof, stainless,...
  • School Video Surveillance Guide on May 26, 2015
    ..." "Axis and Samsung: 75% Axis, 25% Samsung" "Pelco, Axis, and Samsung" "March, Mobotix and Arecont." "We have deployed ACTi, Dahua and Axis. The schools do not seem to have any...
  • New: Axis Video Intercom on May 12, 2015
    ...A8004-VE, look its key strengths and weaknesses, comparing it to analog units and offerings from Aiphone and Mobotix. [premium_content] Product Details The A8004-VE combines an intercom, HD camera, and lock...
  • How Does A Manufacturer Protect Themselves Against Possible Patent... on Jan 23, 2015
    ... Just this last year, Mobotix was successful in their patent dispute against Texas based E-Watch Corporation. They were able...
  • Mobotix Wedge Panoramic Camera on Dec 19, 2014
    Mobotix was one of the first manufacturers with panoramic cameras. Since then, everyone has gone 360,...
  • Multi-Imager Tracking Added To IP Camera Finder on Dec 11, 2014
    ... There are 24 total multi-imager cameras we are tracking from Arecont, Avigilon, Mobotix and Scallop. For example, a 2 imager camera would be the Mobotix D15 DualDome: A 4 imager...
  • Major Moves - Security Manufacturers 2014 / 2015 on Dec 08, 2014
    ... Mobotix Mobotix stock price plunged and they admitted channel stuffing. A rough year culminating too...
  • Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed on Dec 02, 2014
    ...'secret shopped' 12 manufacturers including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Canon Exacq Genetec Milestone Mobotix Vivotek Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Note: Acti, Arecont and Hikvision did not have...
  • Axis Corner Mount Camera Examined on Nov 18, 2014
    ...note, we examine the key claimed differentiators, pricing and competitive comparison against Bosch, Mobotix and Vicon options. [premium_content] In this note, we examine  Axis' corner mount...
  • Claimed: All Surveillance Manufacturers Are Proprietary on Nov 12, 2014
    Are all surveillance manufacturers proprietary? Is proprietary a good thing? Mobotix's magazine, MxInstaller, makes that case. In this note, we examine what makes surveillance...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...with manufacturers at ASIS 2014 including Hikvision, EMC, Pelco, Digital Watchdog, Panasonic, Samsung, Mobotix, IQinVision, Tyco, Theia and Seagate. This adds to our existing ASIS new product posts...
  • Connect IP Camera To Drone Lightbridge - How? on Sep 04, 2014
    Hi, We have recently purchased a commercial UAV and are considering attaching a Mobotix dual sensor M15D thermal camera to it to capture and record video. Video will transmitted back...
  • Mobotix Admits Channel Stuffing on Aug 27, 2014
    ... First, there was an analyst firm's alert against Avigilon and now Mobotix's admission. In this note, we examine what happened, its ongoing and potential future...
  • Mobotix Stock Plummeting on Aug 18, 2014
    Much like the company itself, Mobotix' stock has hit hard times, dropping more than 60% in the past 12 months. In this note, we...
  • Mobotix Vs Sony Camera Comparison on Jul 14, 2014
    Can I get a comparison between Mobotix camera and Sony Gen6 cameras in terms of picture quality, WDR level and Price. Is Mobotix still...
  • Falling Down: The 2014 Mid-Year Guide on Jun 02, 2014
    ...CEO: Axis Model is Win - Lose Turning to a number of executive ousters and key moves, including: Mobotix CEO Ousted After 6 Months Mobotix GM Goes To Scallop Samsung Americas EVP Out Samsung Hires...
  • Recording Issues For Mobotix Cameras Connected To Buffalo NAS on May 23, 2014
    Hello IPVM A customer is experiencing bizarre recording errors on the NAS device. Cameras...
  • Industry News Roundup May 2014 on May 23, 2014
    ... Here are 18 of the most noteworthy news items, including from Milestone, Mobotix, Axis, Avigilon, Dropcam, Tyco and more: [premium_content] VMS Items Milestone encoder...
  • Triple Covert IP Camera? on May 18, 2014
    ... Mobotix's version has a two headed option (see Mobotix S14 Flexmount). Now, Brickcom is releasing a...
  • Mobotix GM Goes To Scallop on May 11, 2014
    A few months after Mobotix's CEO was unceremoniously dumped, Mobotix's Americas GM, Steve Gorski, is exiting as well -...
  • Mobotix Control Centre Stability Concerns on Apr 29, 2014
    Control Centre is free when you buy the Mobotix cameras why is it the platform consistently crashes we have tried every thing all software on...
  • Mobotix CEO Ousted After 6 Months on Mar 26, 2014
    Mobotix groomed an ex-Axis Director, Magnus Ekerot, to be their CEO for 3 years. Then last September,...
  • IP Camera Bandwidth / Storage Shootout on Mar 05, 2014
    ...1 (not standard but a free add-on) and Mobotix MxActivitySensor where the two strongest VMDs by far. Technical Overview Here are our key...
  • Video Analytics Market Guide and Favorities 2014 on Mar 03, 2014
    ... Two big surprises were the emergence of Axis and Mobotix, who back in 2011, had no votes and no real offerings. No Favorite Given that 2/3rds of...
  • Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 10, 2014
    ..." Avigilon Gains Avigilon gained, passing Mobotix, Panasonic and Sony, three companies that were tied or ahead of them last time. Avigilon...
  • Ranking IP Camera Low Light Performance on Jan 20, 2014
    ...HD2100N Dahua HF3101N DVTel CF-4221 Hikvision DS-2CD7164-E Hikvision DS-2CD864FWD-E IQeye IQD42S Mobotix D24 Panasonic WV-NP502 Panasonic WV-SP509 Pelco IL10 Pelco IXE10LW Pelco IXE20DN Samsung...
  • Axis App Aims to Disrupt Timelapse Recording on Jan 16, 2014
    ... Mobotix: A full featured and relatively inexpensive timelapse feature is found as a default option in...
  • I Need A Lipstick.... Camera on Dec 18, 2013
    ... In IP cameras, the closest I have seen is the Mobotix M14/M15 and the Axis P12. Mobotix is quite pricy and too big. Axis may be an adequate choice,...
  • Top Requested IP Camera Features on Dec 13, 2013
    ...1 is open but lacks broad VMS support while Mobotix MxAnalytics is Mobotix - i.e., proprietary). With extra processing power becoming common on...
  • Winners & Losers Fall 2013 on Nov 04, 2013
    ...advances and problems for: Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Bosch Exacq Genetec IQinVision Milestone Mobotix OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony [premium_content]For pictures and videos of new...
  • City Official Claims Security Integrator Is a Thief on Nov 01, 2013
    ... The products selected are credible (Mobotix) and the pricing is fair (markups are fairly modest). Beyond that, the labor charges being...
  • Do You See Red With Mobotix Cameras? on Sep 27, 2013
    We recently installed two models of Mobotix cameras, the S14D and the Q24. Lots of nice features and great definition, BUT... A shiny red...
  • New Products Directory ASIS 2013 on Sep 24, 2013
    ...can be applied to IP cameras directly without using their specific smart cameras / analog encoders Mobotix MxLEO - new firmware claims significant low light imaging enhancements SpotterRF Radar - new...
  • Axis Panoramic M3007 Test on Sep 06, 2013
    ...Superior low light performance (~3 lux), better than most competitors, lagging only slightly behind the Mobotix Q24. Dark (<1 lux) performance better than nearly all competitors, with our test chart...
  • Mobotix Growth Rebounds on Sep 05, 2013
    After its revenue growth flatline over the past year, the latest financials from Mobotix show that company's growth has rebounded moderately. In this note we examine the company's Q3...
  • Camera / Card Reader Combo Reviewed on Aug 30, 2013
    ...Geovision combination camera and card reader is fairly unique, the closest unit we can compare it to is the Mobotix T24 door station.  While the T24 is weather-proof it is also substantially larger. The T24...
  • Advanced VMD - Axis / Mobotix Tested on Aug 26, 2013
    ... Axis and Mobotix Advanced Offerings Recently, both Axis and Mobitix have released advanced video motion...
  • Surveillance Camera Specification Guide on Aug 19, 2013
    ... MxPEG is a proprietary CODEC from Mobotix that has roughly similar performance to MPEG-4. For megapixel video, Mobotix only supports MxPEG...
  • Vivotek Panoramic Test FE8172V on Aug 02, 2013
    ... The report contrasts Vivotek's performance to Axis, Mobotix and Panasonic panoramic cameras, featuring a series of image comparisons, like...
  • Mobotix T24: Support RTSP? on Jul 29, 2013
    Hello, Does anyone know if the T24 supports RTSP? Looking to use the T24 with HD Witness (I...
  • Panasonic Panoramic Test on Jun 24, 2013
    ...of our groundbreaking Panoramic Camera testing series, we ran a shootout of Panasonic against Axis, Mobotix and Vivotek panoramic cameras, as shown below: This report examines Panasonic's overall...
  • 10MP Panoramic Test (Sentry360) on Jun 21, 2013
    ... By contrast, the Mobotix Q24 sells for ~$900 online, includes I/O, audio, and is IP66 rated, features not found in the...
  • Low Power Requirement Outdoors With Mobotix on Apr 30, 2013
    A dealer that I am working with who has several installations of Mobotix equipment told me today that one of the applications he specifically likes Mobotix for is Low...
  • Panoramic Camera Shootout on Apr 21, 2013
    ...test of 8 different Panoramic cameras from 6 different providers including Axis (M3007), Immervision, Mobotix (Color and B/W Q24 models), Panasonic, Sentry360 (3MP, 5MP and 10MP versions) and Vivotek. We...
  • Best and Worst ISC West 2013 on Apr 14, 2013
    ...Verint We're Everywhere - Ambarella We Are Everything to All People - Dahua Don't Call it a Comeback - Mobotix The Odd Couple Steps Out - FLIR / Digimerge A Challenger to Lenel? Biometrics for...
  • Fake Journalist, Fanatic Marketer - MxInstaller on Mar 07, 2013
    ... While Mobotix continues to fade away, yet another one of their innovations may prove to be a template for...
  • Ouch - Mobotix Revenue Declines on Feb 15, 2013
    Mobotix's deterioration continues. While the company once boasted regular 50% revenue gains before the...
  • Mobotix Growth Stalls Again on Nov 21, 2012
    For the second quarter in the last year, Mobotix's growth has gone flat. Worse, the company missed badly on its own revenue goals set at the...
  • Bullet Resistant Cameras Reviewed on Oct 24, 2012
    ...despite the impact of multiple rounds, the housing is not pierced: As demonstrated in the clip, the Mobotix V12's bullet resistance (with a MSRP of ~$4000) is plainly obvious. However, despite the...
  • Everyone's Going 360 on Oct 23, 2012
    ..., Mobotix, Grandeye) forced users to go to new suppliers for models. Limited amount of VMS integration...
  • Axis Goes Panoramic (M3007-P) on Oct 22, 2012
    ...priced moderately lower than many other panoramic options: Axis M3007-P: ~$550 Axis M3007-PV: ~$580 Mobotix Q24: ~$800 USD online (3.1MP resolution, outdoor rated, integrated only to Mobotix software and...
  • Axis vs Mobotix on Oct 21, 2012
    Axis and Mobotix are two of the biggest and oldest IP camera manufacturers yet their approaches are nearly mirror...
  • 360 / Panoramic Cameras Selection on Oct 19, 2012
    ... For background, see our test results of 2 panoramic cameras - Mobotix and Grandeye. VMS Support VMS support for panoramic cameras has traditionally been...
  • Next Generation Intercoms (Stentofon Turbine) on Oct 01, 2012
    ... In this note, we examine the offering's key features and pricing, comparing it to Commend and Mobotix. Product Update Turbine updates several existing Stentofon products, including the common wall...
  • Axis Declares Megapixel Race Over! on Sep 29, 2012
    ...camera manufacturers that are farthest along in eliminating VMS server software are Axis, Bosch and Mobotix. With its super high camera prices, Mobotix is likely to remain a niche player. By contrast,...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2012 on Sep 25, 2012
    ... Axis 3VR Arecont Vision Avigilon Bosch Cisco Genetec March Microsoft Milestone Systems Mobotix Samsung Sony [premium_content]The Most Valuable New Emerging Segment In the last 6 months,...
  • Using PIRs + Cameras Guide on Sep 23, 2012
    ... Indoor only: ~$350 online Mobotix M12: Dual Color and B/W imagers, MP resolution, 22mm or 43mm options, 1 zone PIR range of 20 -...
  • New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012
    ...skeptical Milestone HTML5 Web Client - Uses the next generation of HTML; beware of older IE issues Mobotix S14 Covert / Mini Line - expensive but adds some key high end features compared to Axis's NVR...
  • Axis Goes Covert (P12 Pinhole MP) on Sep 04, 2012
    ... Earlier this year, Mobotix released a similar offering, the S14. In this note, we examine the features and pricing of the...
  • Direct to Storage Tutorial on Aug 19, 2012
    ..., Axis, Mobotix, March). However, two big benefits exis in recording direct to NAS: No storage size...
  • MP Intercom - Speco O2S1 Examined on Jul 12, 2012
    ... Other IP based solutions, like the Mobotix T24 feature higher resolutions but with lower frame rates. Analog Output: The IP based O2S1...
  • IP Cameras as Door Intercoms on Jul 11, 2012
    ... Notable examples of the Mobotix T24 'Door Station' and the Speco Technologies 02S1. While these units are examples of units...
  • Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry on Jun 27, 2012
    ... "We have NEVER had issues with Mobotix. In the environments we do installations, PTZs are impractical and often fail due to either a...
  • Mobotix S14 Flexmount examined on Jun 18, 2012
    Breaking a drought of new product releases, Mobotix has announced the FlexMount S14 series. The new model departs from traditional IP form factor...
  • Mobotix Q1 2012 Financials Reviewed on Apr 27, 2012
    In the past few quarters, Mobotix growth stalled, raising concerns about the future of the megapixel surveillance veteran. Now,...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2012 on Apr 22, 2012
    ...Micros DVTel Envysion Exacq IndigoVision Ingram Micro Intersil ipConfigure Milestone Systems Mobotix NLSS OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Pixim Samsung Sony Veracity [premium_content] Winners Gi...
  • Critiquing Mobotix's Video / Access Integration Claims on Apr 18, 2012
    Now more than ever, Mobotix is touting the benefits of integrating access control and video surveillance with their T24 IP...
  • ISC West 2012 Show Best / Worst on Mar 30, 2012
    ... Here are the topics/companies covered: Show Floor Traffic Ingram Micro Samsung Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor...
  • ISC West Show Floor Review Day 1 on Mar 27, 2012
    ... Here are the topics/companies covered: Show Floor Traffic Interlogix Mobotix Vicon Milestone OnSSI Pelco Tyco Bosch Arecont Vision CSST Overall The show floor...
  • Arecont Vision's Growth Slows Significantly on Mar 25, 2012
    ... At the end of 2011, they hired a new executive leading up Europe, formerly from Mobotix. Arecont is now expanding its team there. Moreover, Arecont noted that both the Americas and...
  • Axis Camera Companion (ACC) Released 2012 on Mar 20, 2012
    ... With a decentralized approach, pioneered by Mobotix and now being adopted by Axis, the camera gains intelligence to manage its own recorded video,...