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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  • The Industry's Biggest Marketing Shift - Not Made In China on Aug 28, 2023
    ...relabeler Avycon is promoting production in Korea and NDAA compliance: The homepage of Taiwan's ACTi touts "NDAA IP Cameras" and "SoC from Taiwan, Japan and the United States": Taiwan's Lilin...
  • The Rise and Fall of ACTi on Mar 13, 2023
    Taiwan's ACTi emerged in the late 2000s as a formidable low-cost competitor to American and European companies...
  • Uniview OEM Directory on Jan 20, 2023
    ...2M Technology (also see Guilty Plea For Reseller Falsifying Uniview, Others As USA Products) 3dEYE ACTi (Z Series) Advidia / I-Pro Alibi (Vigilant) Allnet Armix Backstreet Surveillance Camtech...
  • NDAA Compliant Video Surveillance List on Nov 30, 2022
    This report lists manufacturers that have told IPVM they are compliant with NDAA Section 889. The...
  • Anyone Using ACTI End To End? on Nov 29, 2022
    Just bumped into a client with about 200 ACTI cameras on ACTI NVR 3 VMS. They want us to add some cameras to a parking lot of ACTI doesn't...
  • TAA / Not Made In PRC China Compliance Guide on Jun 27, 2022
    Increasingly, sellers are marketing products as "TAA Compliant". While this term may not widely...
  • ACTi Support on Jun 09, 2022
    The clients VMS is a PC based Acti system(we did not install this). We have a tech replacing some older IP cameras with newer...
  • How Does IPVM Select Products / Brands For Testing? (2022) on Jun 09, 2022
    ... For example, we are more likely to test Avigilon than ACTi or Verkada than Vivotek, simply based on overall interest from industry people. But if ACTi or...
  • ACTi Issues With Exacqvision on Mar 10, 2022
    Anyone use Acti Cameras with exacqvision? We have issues with everyone of them where they don't detect motion...
  • Directory Of 100+ Video Surveillance Facial Recognition Sellers on Nov 09, 2021
    ...Recognition Plus Masks Tested Sweden Visage Technologies Switzerland AI First Tech5 Taiwan Acti AiUnion AndroVideo - AndroVideo Presents Edge AI Facial Recognition...
  • New Products Show Oct. 2021 - 42 Videos On-Demand on Oct 28, 2021
    The October 2021 New Products Show is complete. All videos may be watched on the Shows...
  • 40+ Alternatives to Dahua & Hikvision For Video Surveillance Camera... on Aug 17, 2021
    ...] Taiwan ACTi: Taipei, Taiwan, founded 2003. ACTi reported revenue of ~$15M USD in 2020. They were an early...
  • Acoem Gunshot / Threat Detection Problems Tested on Aug 11, 2021
    Acoem's Acoutstic Threat Detection claims to "protect public spaces with its ability to detect...
  • Who Are Actual Manufacturer Alternatives To Hikvision And Dahua? on Aug 03, 2021
    ...(Numerous OEMs) XiongMai Korea CPRO (Digital Watchdog, 3xLogic, others) Hanwha Hitron Idis Taiwan ACTi Dynacolor GeoVision HiSharp Merit Lilin Topview/Messoa Vivotek Japan Panasonic Europe/UK ...
  • Directory of 70+ VSaaS / Cloud Video Surveillance Providers on May 17, 2021
    ... Acti - Open. Cloud and local/hybrid options. Airship - Open. Enterprise-focused security management...
  • Free VMS Software Directory on Feb 04, 2021
    ... ACTi NVR - Free for use with ACTi cameras + 1 free channel for non-ACTi cameras Axis Camera...
  • IPVM Design Calculator User Manual / Guide on Sep 23, 2020
    ...Design Calculator: 10 cameras 3xLogic Design Calculator: 35 cameras ABUS Design Calculator: 29 cameras ACTi Design Calculator: 203 cameras ATV Design Calculator: 32 cameras Advidia Design Calculator: 35...
  • WDR Cheat Sheet and Camera Tracking - 30 Manufacturers on Aug 26, 2020
    Manufacturers are regularly cryptic about what WDR support they actually provide. They invent...
  • NDAA Video Surveillance Ban / Blacklists Guide on Aug 24, 2020
    This guide provides a reference to the NDAA ban and blacklist. The US government has implemented...
  • VSaaS Online Show June 2020 - On-Demand Recording of 25+ Manufacturers... on Jun 24, 2020
    ... 3:30pm Acti: Cloud-ready solution that uses video analytics to optimize business with real-time event...
  • Directory Of 150 Video Analytics Suppliers on Dec 17, 2019
    ... Tech, Italy Accenture, US ACIC, Belgium ACTi, Taiwan Actuate, US Actuate (formerly Aegis AI) Gun Detection Video Analytics...
  • Pelco Sarix Pro3 Camera Tested on Oct 16, 2019
    Pelco has released their Sarix Professional Series 3 cameras, claiming "more security detail in...
  • Head End NVR Replacement - Avigilon? Genetec? Other? on Aug 25, 2019
    What potential Head End NVR would pair and play nice with ACTi cameras? Was thinking Avigilon ACC7? Thinking future state and replacing the ACTi camaras with...
  • 11 Facial Recognition Providers Review (Secutech) on May 09, 2019
    ... SkyRec: AI Gender Fail LIPS: Anti-Spoofing for Face Rec Company AiUnion: AI Access Control Fail ACTi: Underwhelming Booth, Calumino: Thermal Imaging as Privacy Protection HUNT Electronics: AI...
  • Start Up Safe Zone $150 Gunfire Detector Profile on Mar 06, 2019
    While gunfire detectors have been around for years, typically they are limited to enterprise...
  • Has Anyone Used ACTI All In One Solution? on Oct 10, 2018
    I got a call this week from a rep for ACTI. They say they have an all in one solution. It is video, access control, and security, in one...
  • Directory Of 120 Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 30, 2018
    ... 3xLogic Profile 3dEYE, 3dEYE VMS, Canada ABUS, Abus VMS, Germany ACTi, VMS, Taiwan Aimetis (i), Symphony, Canada (Owned by Senstar). Aimetis Acquired by Senstar,...
  • Free 100+ Manufacturer-Customized Camera Calculator Released on Jul 19, 2018
    ...Camera Calculator: 10 cameras 3xLogic Camera Calculator: 35 cameras ABUS Camera Calculator: 29 cameras ACTi Camera Calculator: 203 cameras ATV Camera Calculator: 32 cameras Advidia Camera Calculator: 35...
  • ONVIF Motion With ACTi Camera On Avigilon ACC VMS? on Apr 09, 2018
    ... I am configuring an Acti E12 camera for use with acc v5. On Avigilon's pages, the camera is listed as working with onvif,...
  • Problem With Unclear Image On ACTI E 82-A And B-74 on Apr 02, 2018
    Hello we have a serious problem with Acti cameras E 82 A and B 74, the image is not clear and we cannot identify person in movement 
  • Directory of 61 LPR / ANPR Providers on Feb 21, 2018
    ... LPR / ANPR The following products and companies specialize in license plate recognition: ACTi, Taiwan Aimetis, Canada Alnet Systems, Poland Arteco, US Avigilon, Canada Adaptive...
  • IP Camera Manufacturer Compression Comparison on Nov 27, 2017
    Despite the use of standards-based video compression (H.264/H.265), our tests show that default...
  • Resetting IP Cameras - 30 Manufacturer Directory on Sep 22, 2017
    ...30 manufacturers as a quick reference to help reduce this confusion and simplify reset, including: 3xLogic ACTi ADI /...
  • Toshiba Shutting Down Security Division on Aug 03, 2017
    ...Shutting Down Pelco Shutting Down Clovis Line, Laying Off 200 Cut in Half, Everfocus Shifts Strategies ACTi Refuses Race To The Bottom, Shifts To Solutions In this note, we share Toshiba's notice to...
  • Directory of 40 IP Camera Manufacturer Discovery Tools on Jun 19, 2017
    ... 3xLogic: Visix IP Setup Utility ACTi: IP Utility 4 Alphafinity: IPC Search Tool Arecont: AV IP Utility / AV200 Avigilon: Camera...
  • Manufacturer Revenue / Financials Directory 2016 on Jun 05, 2017
    ... ACTi ACTi's revenue shrank from $40M in 2010 to $32M in 2016, a ~3% negative annual growth rate....
  • Artificial Intelligence Robot Assistant (ACTi) on Feb 23, 2017
    Has artificial intelligence come to the video surveillance industry? ACTi has released 'SARA' which it bills as an 'AI assistant that brings valuable information at your...
  • Integrator's Top Selling Cameras 2017 on Feb 13, 2017
    ...products, with alternate brands listed as the preference for IP systems: "Dahua for HD CVI and Axis ,Acti for IP mainly. I like the value for money on these brands and the stability of their...
  • Digital-Watchdog Pano Camera On ACTi Enterprise Server (NVR) on Dec 28, 2016
    I have a customer with an ACTi enterprise level NVR who wants a pano camera on one of his buildings. He is curious if there is...
  • Panasonic Finally Selling Out? Or Secret Team Up? on Nov 24, 2016
    ... Oddly other than the varifocal lens it strangely mirror an Adivdia camera, which is a re-branded Acti camera. Panasonic WV-V2530L1 Panasonic Advidia E-37-V Advidia ACTI E710 ACTI right now there...
  • ACTi Refuses Race To The Bottom, Shifts To Solutions on Sep 23, 2016
    The original low cost IP camera disruptor was ACTi. Back in the 2008 - 2010 time frame, Taiwanese manufacturer ACTi challenged the Western and...
  • ACTi Video Analytics on Aug 03, 2016
    Hi have recently been to a trade show where Acti was promoting their Video Analytics via a server to their website. Customer than signed into...
  • Panasonic Embraces Advidia OEMing of ACTi, Dahua and Hikvision on Jul 26, 2016
    ... Advidia's camera lineup is mostly low to mid cameras OEMed from ACTi, Dahua and Hikvision, generally at price points much lower than Panasonic's i-Pro offering....
  • An IP Camera Designed Just For Customer Service? (Acti Q22) on Jul 02, 2016
    ... Video: ACTi Q22 product page My main concern is that the camera is so overt (and designed to be so). It...
  • Has Anyone Used The ACTi OZT Cameras, Speed Dome With 360° Panorama View? on Apr 26, 2016
    Looking for testing information on the ACTi OZT cameras, specifically on how well does the pairing of an intelligent panoramic camera with a...
  • Condensation Within ACTI Domes on Jan 21, 2016
    Hi everyone, we have recently installed a few ACTi I96 cameras for two different projects. It was to our surprise that a few minutes after powering...
  • Hikvision Dedicates $1.5 Billion To Dominate Western Market on Dec 18, 2015
    ...Video Surveillance? Combine the annual revenue of Axis, Avigilon, Genetec, Milestone, Exacq, Arecont, Acti, and Vivotek and that is ~$1.5 billion. It's a staggering amount for the video surveillance...
  • Calculate Any Camera Model Free on Dec 03, 2015
    ...on the calculate button and go: Here are some of the IPVM camera directories, per manufacturer: ACTi Camera Directory ADI Camera Directory Arecont Camera Directory Avigilon Camera...
  • IP Camera Bootup Shootout 2015 on Nov 04, 2015
    ...Performed We tested how long it took to boot up 18 total cameras from 11 manufacturers including: ACTi E617 Arecont AV5115DNAIv1 Avigilon 1.0-H3-B2 Avigilon 2.0W-H3-BO1-IR Axis...
  • Got A Marketing Email From ACTi This Morning. Remember Them? on Oct 08, 2015
    ... Acti was my low cost go to brand in the early/mid years of IP, like 2009-2012, but I haven't sold a...
  • Name That NVR! Is It Acti? on Aug 14, 2015
    ... The cameras on site are ACTi TCM-3401. Any idea what NVR this is? Thanks!
  • ACTi 10MP IR Camera Tested on Jul 20, 2015
    ... An incredible deal, on paper, from ACTi's "Catch All The Details" marketing campaign We bought an ACTi E617 and tested it against other...
  • VMS vs CMS on Jul 15, 2015
    ... Examples Asian manufacturers using CMS include ACTi (CMS), Vivotek Vast CMS and Dahua CMS [link no longer available]. Interestingly though Hikvision...
  • Would Hikvision 3MP Dome Cameras Be A Big Quality Increase From A ACTi... on Jul 13, 2015
    I know the Acti camera is 1.3mp, but I will probably run the Hikvision at 2MP. The customer currently has the...
  • China and Taiwan Manufacturer Financials 2015 on Jun 23, 2015
    ...performance of notable Chinese and Taiwanese video surveillance manufacturers including Hikvision, Dahua, ACTi, Dynacolor, Everfocus, Geovision, NUUO and Vivotek. This preview table overviews data gathered...
  • Looking For An Alternative To The ACTi B25 For Low Light on Jun 22, 2015
    A customer told me that they like the Acti B25. He said he thinks it has great low light (with IR) and he likes the autozoom based off of...
  • Favorite SMB Video Surveillance Manufacturers 2015 on Jun 15, 2015
    ..." "We use Dahua for analog HD and AXIS, ACTi, Grundig for IP based projects. For bigger projects we use AXIS and Sentry360." "Hikvision and...
  • Ranking The Lowest Cost True Minidomes on Jun 10, 2015
    ... In this analysis, we examine 12 manufacturer products (from ACTi, Arecont, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, D-Link, FLIR, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Vivotek),...
  • Ranking The Lowest Cost Outdoor Cameras 2015 on May 14, 2015
    ... In this new analysis, we examine 13 manufacturer products (ACTi, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, D-Link, FLIR, Hikvision, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and...
  • Product / Tech Roundup ISC West 2015 on Apr 20, 2015
    ... Here are the highlights of what we reviewed: ACTi new beaning mode Axis low cost premium cameras Bosch super long range IR PTZ Briefcam...
  • Directory Default IP Camera Addresses on Feb 13, 2015
    ... In this post, we have compiled a list of 14 IP camera manufacturers (including ACTi, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Canon, Dahua, Geovision, Hikvision, Panasonic, Pelco, Samsung,...
  • What 51 Members Want Us To Test on Feb 05, 2015
    ... I have used Panasonic, Sony, ACTi (did NOT like the ACTi), and just purchased a single channel HikVision to test/benchmark. I...
  • Here are the Manufacturers that Do and Do Not Support Corridor Mode on Dec 23, 2014
    ... ACTi Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Hanwha Hikvision Illustra Panasonic Pelco Sony Viv...
  • Arecont Monster Raise - $80 Million on Dec 01, 2014
    ... More manufacturers appear to be gearing up multi-imager competitors (ACTi and DW are showcasing such units) but it appears for now that Arecont retains a significant...
  • $1 For An HD IP Camera on Oct 17, 2014
    ...few positives I see: Good marketing campaign to build awareness and interest (similar but better than ACTi's early offer pricing). Increase likelihood that new integrators will consider / use your...
  • IP Camera Firmware Upgrade Directory on Aug 28, 2014
    ... ACTi ACTI firmware can be found on the Download Center of ACTI's website or the specific product...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2014 on Apr 28, 2014
    ...outline the competitive positioning, good and bad, of some of the most popular camera manufacturers: ACTi Good: Broad line of cameras in variety of form factors and resolutions up to 10 MP, inexpensive...
  • Testing Samsung WiseNet III Panoramic Camera on Apr 25, 2014
    ...  Readers may also reference our test of the ACTi E96, another fisheye panoramic in the SNF-7010's price range (~$360 online). The ACTi E96's...
  • Testing Vivotek Smart Stream on Apr 18, 2014
    ...The Vivotek IP8371E is more expensive than most competitive zoom lens 1080p bullet models, such as the ACTi B45, Avigilon 2.0W-H3-BO1, and Samsung SNO-6084R, which cost costing ~$100-$200...
  • ONVIF Mega Test 2014 on Apr 16, 2014
    ... The camera manufacturers included: ACTi, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, DRS, Geovision, Hikvision, Honeywell, Pelco, Samsung, Sony,...
  • HD Decoder / Thin Clients on Mar 31, 2014
    ... Now, Aimetis is releasing the A10D thin client, and ACTi is releasing the ECD-1000, mini appliances designed to eliminate the need for a dedicated...
  • 52 New Products Directory ISC West 2014 on Mar 30, 2014
    ...New Mid Level Cameras TI Chip / Immervision Enabled Here are new ones added Monday and Tuesday: ACTi HD Decoder Aimetis Thin Client / HD Decoder Ambarella S2L 'Intelligent' IP Camera Chip...
  • Where To Set Motion Detectoin Region On ACTi E42? on Mar 21, 2014
    ... Where do I set the motion detection region on the Acti E42? Thanks
  • 2014 Surveillance Test Results Guide Released on Mar 19, 2014
    ...Shootout 2014 Geovision GV-Hybrid LPR 10R Test Panoramic Camera Shootout Panoramic Cameras Outdoors Acti E96 Fisheye Camera Test Axis M3007-PV Test Brickcom Immervision Enables 360 Test Panasonic...
  • Question About The ACTi E59 And E54 on Feb 20, 2014
    Would the acti e59 or e54 be good enough to be pointed 3 stories up in a construction zone in order to be able...
  • Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2014 on Feb 10, 2014
    ...price, medium support", "We cannot always use Axis because price matters too much here, so we also use ACTi, Hikvision (newer economical cameras really works for that price)" "The favorite as far as...
  • $249 For 10MP Outdoor IR Camera - ACTi Strikes Again on Feb 04, 2014
    A few months ago, ACTi generated a lot of discussion for its $200 10MP camera offer (here's our subsequent test of the...
  • Worst IP Camera Manufacturer 2014 on Feb 03, 2014
    ..." ACTi Remains in Second Place Just like in 2011, ACTi remains the second most complained about IP...
  • Foscam Low Cost HD PTZ Tested on Jan 24, 2014
    ...conformance So we put the new model to the test against the old one and two fixed HD cameras from Dahua and ACTi.   Key Strengths and Weaknesses Our testing showed the following key strengths: The Foscam...
  • Ranking IP Camera Low Light Performance on Jan 20, 2014
    ... Here is the alphabetical listing of models tested, 34 cameras total from 14 manufacturers: ACTi D11 ACTi KCM5111 Arecont AV3116DNv1 Arecont AV5115DNv1 Arecont AV10115DNv1 Avigilon...
  • Camera Slow Shutter / Ghosting Tested on Jan 17, 2014
    ...right, is a moving person with slow shutter OFF Here's an Arecont camera, showing the tradeoff: Most ACTi cameras default to 1/5s slow shutter. In the D11 comparison below, we can see our subject is a...
  • Testing ACTi E97 10MP Camera on Jan 13, 2014
    ...true or the next big thing to stand out from the commoditizing HD market? After years going sideways, ACTi is pushing hard with an ambitious, broad line of low cost products. Their recent release of the...
  • Testing ACTi E96 Panoramic Camera on Dec 30, 2013
    ... Now, ACTi has been running a crazy promotion where they are selling their new E96 panoramic camera for...
  • ADI Proves It Knows Nothing About Surveillance on Dec 27, 2013
    ... Using a coax cable, the parallel output can be connected to a video encoder such as the ACTi ACD, ADI part number AR-ACD2100. ... Once the video signal is connected to the video encoder,...
  • Foscam Low Cost SD PTZ Tested on Dec 23, 2013
    ... Image Comparisons We compared the FI8910W to two low cost HD cameras, the ACTi D11 and Dahua HDW2100 (both ~$130 online), to see the tradeoffs in resolution when using a...
  • Top Requested IP Camera Features on Dec 13, 2013
    ... A great example of this is ACTi's $200 10MP promotion. Others Panoramics: Outside of multi-imagers which remain scarce,...
  • ACTi Selling 10MP Cams For $200??? on Nov 13, 2013
    Is this the new low? 10MP for $200? Wow! Has anyone ever tried one of these? [UPDATE: See IPVM...
  • Testing Geovision Mini IR Camera on Nov 01, 2013
    ... To see how this model stacks up we tested it against competitive low cost models from Pelco and ACTi, and integrated IR models from Axis and Q-See. We tested both full light image quality: And...
  • Can One ACTi E96 Replace Four Camera? on Oct 22, 2013
    In a recent email, Acti claims their E96 fisheye dome will replace four cameras. Do you agree? I see the benefit over a...
  • Testing Vivotek Cube Panoramic (CC8130) on Oct 16, 2013
    ...(another Vivotek and the new Brickcom Immervision one), the super wide angle 3MP Axis M30, as well as an ACTi conventional cube camera to get a full range of realistic alternatives. The image sample below...
  • Help - Who Makes This No Name Camera? on Oct 02, 2013
    ...screenshots of the CMS here: And here's one of the camera's login screen - kinda reminds me of an ACTi, but the ACTi finder utility didn't work, nor did the ACTi settings in Vigil: (I do have some...
  • Super Mini IR Illuminator Reviewed on Sep 26, 2013
    ... Here are a few low-cost integrated IR cameras for comparison: ACTi TCM-1111: ~$300 USD Online. Axis M1144: ~$550 USD Online. Dahua 1080p Mini IR Bullet [link no...
  • Testing The Q-See HD IP NVR Kit on Aug 14, 2013
    ...bullet cameras (Q-See QCN7001B), we shot them out against competitive low cost models, including the ACTi D11 and Pelco Sarix IL10. We also used the Axis M1114 to provide readers a familiar...
  • Product Markups Debated / ACTi E73 on Jul 27, 2013
    [IPVM Editor's Note: This discussion has evolved into an insightful, detailed discussion about...
  • Testing Avigilon Integrated IR on Jul 15, 2013
    ...cameras, such as Axis, Arecont, and Sony, though on par with Vivotek, and pricier than comparable from ACTi and Dahua: Avigilon 1MP HD Bullet: ~$650 USD estimated street price ACTi E45: ~$450 USD...
  • List of Lowest Cost Outdoor IP Cameras 2013 on Jun 20, 2013
    ... So we surveyed 10 manufacturers including Axis, Bosch, Sony, Avigilon, ACTi, Vivotek and more to figure this out, asking them for their lowest cost camera that was at least...
  • Testing Pelco Sarix IL10 on Jun 12, 2013
    ... In this report, we share our test results of the IL10 box model, which we matched up against the ACTi D11 and Axis M1114, other 720p budget cameras supporting the same FoV. Here's the cameras side...
  • Anyone Using Acti's New "E" Or "D" Series Cameras? on Jun 06, 2013
    Just seeing if anyone is using the new line of cameras ACTi released a few months. Good, bad or ugly? I am familiar with their quality from the last...
  • Camera Is Dying, Did The PoE Injector Cause It? on May 10, 2013
    Hi All, I know I should get help from ACTi regarding my question but they seem to be withholding information when I raise this question. My...
  • My 16 Camera Project: Axis Vs Vivotek Vs ACTi on Mar 11, 2013
    ... I am trying to decide between Axis (ACS), Vivotek and ACTi. My general preference is Axis but I am trying to get a sense of pros and cons for this. Please...