909 Tests
IPVM delivers the world's most comprehensive security and video surveillance tests, featuring video screencasts, quality comparisons, and break downs of strengths and weaknesses.
Tiandy is taking aim at China competitors Dahua and Hikvision, with a new series of "super starlight" cameras, including white light illumination, ...
By Rob Kilpatrick and Derek Ward - 9 months ago
30 million criminal mugshots are now available for facial recognition searches by subscribing to Captis Intelligence.
Plus, this service is in...
By Sean Patton - 9 months ago
After years of effectively closed analytics, Avigilon decided in late 2018 to open up. Now, via ONVIF Profile T, Avigilon analytics are open and in...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 10 months ago
Vivotek has historically sold license plate capture cameras but not LPR. Now, they have released their own cameras with embedded LPR. How do they p...
By Derek Ward - 10 months ago
Thermal cameras have exploded in popularity due to coronavirus, but can portable smartphone thermal cameras be used for temperature screening?
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By Rob Kilpatrick - 10 months ago
Startup Visual One, backed by Silicon Valley's powerful Y Combinator, aims to be "Your 24/7 Watchman" with advanced analytics and object recognitio...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 10 months ago
Axis has released a new generation of, for them, relatively low cost M30 series cameras, claiming to deliver "sharp video quality even in poor ligh...
By Derek Ward - 10 months ago
Facial recognition is frequently sold for thousands of dollars per channel but some China manufacturers are offering full facial recognition system...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 10 months ago
With mega China manufacturers Dahua and Hikvision facing both bans and human rights abuse sanctions, many budget buyers are turning to smaller Chin...
By Derek Ward - 10 months ago
Mobotix is attempting a turn-around, struggling for years, then releasing the OEMed Move line, Mobotix is aiming for its new 7th generation line to...
By Rob Kilpatrick and Derek Ward - 11 months ago
Dahua has introduced Smart Motion Detection, AI-based VMD, claiming to use an advanced algorithm to differentiate human and vehicular shapes within...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 11 months ago
Highlight Compensation (HLC) claims to reduce the effects of strong light sources, such as headlights, that can wash out an image. But how does thi...
By Derek Ward - 11 months ago
Coronavirus is spurring an increase in the use of medical masks, which new IPVM test results show cause major problems for facial recognition syste...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 11 months ago
Cameras with video analytics, sometimes called 'Smart' camera or 'AI' cameras, etc. are one of the most promising growth areas of video surveillanc...
By Ethan Ace - 11 months ago
Taiwan / US startup IronYun has raised tens of millions for its "mission to be the leading Artificial Intelligence, big data video software as a se...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 11 months ago
Hanwha has released their PTRZ camera, the Wisenet X Plus XNV-6081Z, claiming the "modular design allows for easy installation".
We bought and t...
By Derek Ward - 12 months ago
Monitoreal claims to allow users to "see the things you want (people, vehicles, animals) and ignore the things you don’t”, using AI to distinguish ...
By Rob Kilpatrick - 12 months ago
The best and worst cameras tested in this IPVM shootout showed major differences in quality and performance.
While many view IR as being a commo...
By Ethan Ace and Derek Ward - 12 months ago
Access control is supposed to make doors more secure, but a $5 can of compressed air may defeat it.
With no special training, intruders can unlo...
By Brian Rhodes - 12 months ago
Analytics are hot again, thanks to a slew of AI-powered cameras, but whose analytics really work? And how do these new smart cameras compare to top...
By IPVM Team - about 1 year ago
The Halo Smart Sensor claims to detect vaping, including popular brand Juul and even THC vapes. But how well does it work in real world application...
By Rob Kilpatrick - about 1 year ago
Wyze's inexpensive cameras have grabbed the attention of many in the consumer market, but can the company's new smart lock get similar attention?
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By IPVM Team - about 1 year ago
Bosch's Forensic Search Milestone plugin integrates Bosch IVA and EVA analytics search in Milestone XProtect, claiming to "gain complete control on...
By Sean Patton - about 1 year ago
Hikvision has been marketing ColorVu aggressively. Now, Hikvision domestic rival Uniview (UNV) is offering aggressive pricing for their new rival w...
By Derek Ward - about 1 year ago
BriefCam, acquired by Canon in 2018, is one of the most commonly used video analytics offerings in the West. But how well does it work?
We tes...
By Ethan Ace and Rob Kilpatrick - about 1 year ago
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