Axis' 2N intercom business has expanded into mobile access credentials with WaveKey. Despite 2N not being a common access reader vendor, the company makes bold claims about WaveKey's speed, reliability, and security compared to...
By Brian Rhodes and Derek Ward - 13 days ago
In a rare move for non-PRC manufacturers, Mobotix has announced white light illuminators at IPVM's Fall New Products Online Show. In this note, we look at these new releases, compare to other western manufacturers, and examine their potential...
By Ethan Ace - 21 days ago
Axis has cited improvements to its entry-level M30 series since we initially tested it in 2020. We tested both the 1080p Axis M3065-V and 4MP M3066-V using firmware version 10.7.3, in this report, we examine: Claimed low-light performance...
By Derek Ward - about 1 month ago
Vivotek has built in their AI Smart Motion Detection to select low cost, NDAA complaint C-Series cameras, but how well does it perform? We bought the 2MP C-Series FD9369 (1080p outdoor minidome, 30m IR spec) and tested Smart Detection and...
By Derek Ward - about 1 month ago
Taiwan manufacturer Hi Sharp has recently begun aggressively marketing their NDAA-compliant cameras, but how did they perform? IPVM bought and tested the Hi Sharp 5MP indoor/outdoor turret dome HS-D106KD-G (2.8-12mm varifocal lens, 30m IR...
By Derek Ward - about 2 months ago
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By IPVM Team - about 2 months ago
Three years ago we tested Eagle Eye Cloud VMS/VSaaS and found many fundamental features missing and UX limitations. Since then the company's revenue has rocketed and the company has raised $40 million. How much better has the product...
By Ilya Ignatenko and Sean Patton - about 2 months ago
Turing Video has made aggressive moves in 2021, hiring 30+ Hikvision USA employees and an ex-Honeywell president, and is now distributed by ADI, but how do their cameras actually perform and who makes them? In an IPVM LinkedIn poll, most...
By Rob Kilpatrick and Derek Ward - 2 months ago
Meraki has released their MV2 Indoor Flex wireless camera, with an atypical form factor more like a Nest Cam than typical commercial cameras. To see how it really works, we bought and tested the MV2 (wireless, 1080p, 8m/~26' IR),...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 2 months ago
White light illumination is a growing trend, but usually illuminators are built into IP cameras (see our shootout). Now, Ubiquiti has released a compact PoE Smart Flood Light as an add-on accessory, but how well does it really work? To find...
By Ilya Ignatenko - 3 months ago
Korea's IDIS has struggled to gain traction in North America, despite big tradeshow booths and international expansion plans. But now, with users seeking Hikua alternatives, can they gain ground? We bought and tested two cameras, the...
By Derek Ward - 3 months ago
Ubiquiti is expanding its camera line with its G4 series but how do they compare to surveillance incumbents like Axis and Hikvision? To find out, we bought and tested the Ubiquiti G4 Pro (4K IR, varifocal lens), G4 Bullet (4MP IR, fixed...
By Ilya Ignatenko - 3 months ago
Digital Watchdog is growing as an alternative to Hikua, with US integrator favorability up, but how do their cameras compare? IPVM bought and tested the Digital Watchdog MEGApix 1080p DWC-MB72Wi4T Bullet (4mm fixed lens, 100'/~30m IR) and...
By Rob Kilpatrick and Derek Ward - 3 months ago
3xLogic dropped Hikvision for their NDAA-compliant VISIX Gen III camera line, but how do they perform? IPVM bought and tested the 3xLogic 5MP indoor/outdoor IK10 mini-dome VX-5M4-MD-IAW (4mm fixed lens, 30m IR spec) and 5MP indoor/outdoor...
By Rob Kilpatrick and Derek Ward - 3 months ago
Understanding video surveillance resolution can be surprisingly difficult and complex. While the word 'resolution' seems self-explanatory, its use in surveillance is far from it. In this tutorial, we will explain 5 critical elements: What...
By IPVM Team - 3 months ago
Hanwha's NDAA-compliant Wisenet Q series is one of integrators' most commonly selected alternatives to Hikvision and Dahua. But how does it actually compare? We bought the Hanwha Wisenet QNV-8080R (5MP, varifocal lens, 30m IR) and QNV-6082R...
By Ilya Ignatenko - 3 months ago
Bosch dropped Dahua for its NDAA-compliant 3000i line, but how well do these new models compete against Hikua? We bought and tested the Bosch NDE-3502-AL-P (1080p motorized dome, 30m IR), against Axis' M30, Hikvision Performance Series, and...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 3 months ago
Learn to design video surveillance systems based on 900+ tests and unique research, teaching the underlying technologies and tradeoffs of current cameras. This is the only independent surveillance camera course, based on in-depth product and...
By IPVM Team - 3 months ago
Tyco has dropped Dahua for its new Essentials Gen4 NDAA-Compliant cameras but how well do these new cameras compete against Hikua? We bought and tested the 2MP Tyco Illustra Essentials Gen 4 Fixed Lens Mini-Bullet and Mini-Dome against the...
By Ilya Ignatenko - 4 months ago
Pelco touts their NDAA-compliant Sarix Value Series as an "affordable, compact, and versatile security solution" that helps customers "meet regulatory requirements within budget", but how well does it really work? We bought and tested the 5MP...
By Derek Ward - 4 months ago
This directory provides definitions and explanations for over 90 common video surveillance industry terms, including links to related IPVM tutorials and guides. This directory will be continuously updated. If there is a term you want to be...
By IPVM Team - 4 months ago
IronYun has released their newest analytics, Vaidio v5, claiming improved accuracy and increased performance since our 2020 test, now including cell phone and PPE detection as well as vehicle make/model recognition. We tested these new...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 4 months ago
Vivotek's NDAA-compliant C Series competes against Dahua and Hikvision but which is better? To find out, we bought and tested the Vivotek 1080p IT9360-H (fixed lens, 30m IR spec) and Vivotek 5MP IT9388-HT (vari-focal lens, 30m IR spec), and...
By Derek Ward - 4 months ago
Hanwha's NDAA-compliant L Series competes against Dahua and Hikvision but how do they really compare? We bought and tested Hanwha's lowest cost L series model (LNV-6012R, fixed lens 1080p, 30m IR spec) and the varifocal LNV-6072R (1080p...
By Derek Ward - 4 months ago
White light cameras have clear advantages in our low light testing, is simple to add to cameras, yet non-PRC China manufacturers have refused to offer them. In this note, we look at integrated white light's history, key advantages, and...
By Ethan Ace - 4 months ago
