Axis Launches Z-Wave IP Camera

Author: Ethan Ace, Published on Jan 31, 2018

Z-Wave is big in home automation but not in video surveillance.

Now, Axis is announcing their first camera with Z-Wave built in, the M5065, a "palm-sized" PTZ which may be integrated with four wireless devices to trigger events and control connected devices.

But is Z-Wave a good idea for IP cameras? Is Axis early or just making a mistake?

In this note, we look at the features of this new model, its potential applications, competitive options, and future outlook.

[[Note: We have tested this camera and its Z-Wave accessories. See our full test report.]]

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Comments (22)

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John Bazyk

IPVMU Certified | 01/31/18 02:41pm

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IPVMU Certified | 01/31/18 02:52pm

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IPVM | In reply to James Black | 01/31/18 02:55pm

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified | In reply to James Black | 01/31/18 02:59pm

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Frank Farmilette

A2 Systems | In reply to Brian Rhodes | 02/05/18 01:10pm

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01/31/18 02:54pm

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Ethan Ace

IPVM | In reply to John Tran | 01/31/18 04:04pm

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John Bazyk

IPVMU Certified | 01/31/18 03:00pm

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NetworkOptix | In reply to John Bazyk | 02/03/18 02:31am

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John Bazyk

IPVMU Certified | In reply to Sergey Bystrov | 02/03/18 02:53am

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NetworkOptix | In reply to John Bazyk | 02/03/18 03:01am

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01/31/18 03:51pm

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01/31/18 04:28pm

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IPVM | In reply to Mark Knirr | 02/05/18 01:11pm

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Ethan Ace

IPVM | 03/20/18 08:57pm

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