FLIR IP Cameras Tested vs Hikvision
Author: Ethan Ace, Published on Feb 19, 2016
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Comments (3)
David Johnson
Thanks - Interesting results. I've worked with both and prefer the Hik for the iVMS 4200 which I've found to be the superior CMS.
Suggestion - how about a comparison of the smartphone/tablet apps.
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Claude Wagner
Thanks for the test results - interesting and food for thought.
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