IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2014
The 2014 IPVM IP Camera Buyer's Guide provides recommendations on the right types of cameras to choose, the strongest manufacturers to consider...
By Ethan Ace - about 8 years ago (Info+)
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Assa Wireless Access Control Card Reader Examined 2014
Most card readers are hardwired to a controller, but not this unit. It claims to be as easy to install as a sticker. Even better: they say it works...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Worst and Best - ISC West 2014
Full coverage of ISC West exhibits and 52 new products. Video Coverage of The Show For the first time, IPVM has added in-depth video coverage of...
By IPVM Team - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Startup: World's First WiFi Intrusion Sensor
Intrusion motion sensors have remained relatively static for years, but one startup wants to make them go IP and intelligent. Zwobbx is raising...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Are You Better at Access Control than ADI?
There are many methods of controlling access, but not all are worth recommending. When it comes to asking for help, ADI has plenty of advice. But...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Avigilon EVP Out, Schmode Consolidates Power
[link no longer available]Avigilon's EVP Operations, Chris Ross [link no longer available], a former executive at Ericcson, Qualcom and Novatel...
By John Honovich - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Startup Review - Piper
An HD fisheye camera, alarm siren, temperature / humidity sensor and a Z-wave hub, all for less than $250. That's what Piper is offering in this...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago (Info+)
D-Link vs. Dropcam Shootout
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By Derek Ward - over 8 years ago (Research)
UK Video Forensics Insights
David Spreadborough [link no longer available] has been a police officer in the UK for 23 years, a forensic video investigator for 10. In an...
By Carlton Purvis - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Device to IP Control Anything - uSwitch Relay
A common challenge integrators face is controlling non-networked equipment. Once systems 'go IP', there is typically a desire to stick everything...
By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Testing $29 ONVIF IR IP Chinese Camera
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By Ethan Ace - over 8 years ago (Research)
Testing Geovision Mini IR Camera
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By Derek Ward - over 8 years ago (Research)
Powering Cameras over Long Distances
In the age of Power over Ethernet, specifying external camera power is becoming a lost art. Increasingly what was once a common skill - estimating...
By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Network Guide for Video Surveillance
We have compiled this Network Guide that will be helpful for everyone in video surveillance, from novice to professional covering the basics,...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
The Cheapest School District Ever?
Many complain about local governments picking cheap surveillance solutions. Well, it does not get any cheaper than this. Used iPhones, iPods...
By IPVM Team - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Networked Professional Power Supply Examined
For years, owners and integrators have been able to remotely monitor and manage IP-based video surveillance and access control devices over the...
By John Grocke - over 8 years ago (Info+)
IP Camera PoE Power Consumption Measurements
How much power an IP camera consumes is quite important, especially since most PoE switches do not support max power to each camera....
By IPVM Team - over 8 years ago (Info+)
$59 Smart Camera Module (Pixy)
Beset by lawsuits, the video analytic industry has seen little innovation recently. Now, a new offering from Carnegie Mellon researchers offers a...
By Ben Wood - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Small City Surveillance Leasing Investigated
Is leasing cameras a good solution for municipalities with small budgets? A small city in Ohio is participating in a trial to find out. By paying...
By Carlton Purvis - over 8 years ago (Info+)
City Surveillance Enclosures Compared
In a recent discussion, an IPVM member asked us to source a camera enclosure similar to the ones used by the NYPD. These enclosures are key to...
By John Grocke - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Salto Access Control Reviewed
Salto's access control system, using credential based networking, claims to be at least 50% less expensive than traditional access control...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
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Rebooting Remote Cameras Simply and Economically
It happens all the time... An IP camera, access control panel, etc. loses connectivity or hangs up and needs to be rebooted at a distant facility....
By John Grocke - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
Smart Small Public View Monitor
Putting surveillance in the face of thieves. That's the aim of a new Public View Monitor (PVM). While other small surveillance PVMs are available...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
Using Camera Output Power
Do you realize that your camera can power and integrate PIR sensors, accelerometers, lights, sirens and strobes? Camera input/output ports make...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
Access Control: Combo Reader / Controllers Tutorial
Economical or foolhardy? Industry professionals are torn on combination door readers. These units typically integrate credential readers and door...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
