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Hikvision Door Phones Are Finally Standalone Trough New Firmware KV6113 / KV8113 / KV8213 [PREVIEW]
Intercom Systems
Video Surveillance
Access Control
Jan 29, 2021

Hikvision Door Phones Are Finally Standalone Trough New Firmware KV6113 / KV8113 / KV8213 [PREVIEW]

We’ve got a new firmware update for the Hikvision Door Phones that we have anticipated so much, because this just had to happen; it just felt wrong that there was no such functionality. I mean, Wi-Fi door phones with P2P support, which are eventually displayed in the Hik-connect phone app, but only through an intercom […]

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Hikvision NEW IP Intercom Kits Review: DS-KIS603-P & DS-KIS604-S Featuring KV6113 and KV8113 & Setup
Intercom Systems
Video Surveillance
Access Control
Jan 27, 2021

Hikvision NEW IP Intercom Kits Review: DS-KIS603-P & DS-KIS604-S Featuring KV6113 and KV8113 & Setup

Kits are convenient. It’s a turnkey solution right out of the box. Entry-level, yes, but the convenience is obvious anyway, and there is a buyer. This time we are reviewing, testing, and comparing 2 sets of Hikvision IP Video Intercom Bundles, consisting of 2 different outdoor panels, but with the same intercom monitor in the […]

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Ajax Alarm Straight Into Hikvision Intercom System? Ajax ocBridge in Action! Demo & Setup
Intrusion / Alarm Systems
Intercom Systems
Video Surveillance
Jan 26, 2021

Ajax Alarm Straight Into Hikvision Intercom System? Ajax ocBridge in Action! Demo & Setup

Ajax Alarm Straight Into Hikvision Intercom System? Ajax ocBridge in Action! Demo & Setup Ajax Transmitter executes the wired sensors’ signals transmission straight into the wireless Ajax alarm in that way, so they become a full-featured part of the system. In case you don’t yet want to or are not yet planning a full transition […]

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20 000 mah. Portable Charger & Wifi Security Camera – How Long Will It Last? Surprisingly…
Video Surveillance
Jan 25, 2021

20 000 mah. Portable Charger & Wifi Security Camera – How Long Will It Last? Surprisingly…

The Xiaomi 20,000 mAh Power Bank and the IMOU Cue 2 Home Wifi Camera. The question is quite simple yet interesting. As the backup power source, if the power went out, for instance, but you still need the video surveillance, how long will such a camera last on such a battery? And now we’ll find […]

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Ajax Alarm System Review: NEW Ajax DoubleButton Review – Why Two Buttons?
Intrusion / Alarm Systems
Access Control
Video Surveillance
Jan 25, 2021

Ajax Alarm System Review: NEW Ajax DoubleButton Review – Why Two Buttons?

New Ajax Double Button. The main objective remains the same from the previous device in line – Ajax Button, and that is, the single-button remote alarm activation. Or the alarm sirens activation, specific ones or each one, and on the whole, raising the alarm. And you can also set it to run the automation scenarios, […]

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NEW IMOU T22AP 2MP 1080p. Dome IP-cam Review: In Case You Need Decent Camera for 1/3 Price
Video Surveillance
Jan 25, 2021

NEW IMOU T22AP 2MP 1080p. Dome IP-cam Review: In Case You Need Decent Camera for 1/3 Price

Simple doesn’t mean bad (honestly, I’m confident it’s the best thing possible – the simplicity). So, as IMOU IP Dome Camera IPC-T22A – as simple as it can be. Really simple, nice, and inexpensive solution for indoor installation. With a few drawbacks, but at such a price, the advantages surpass the drawbacks. It is a […]

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30$ Outdoor Wifi PTZ Cam Review – Why Would You Overpay for Brand Name? ANBIUX For All!
Video Surveillance
Jan 22, 2021

30$ Outdoor Wifi PTZ Cam Review – Why Would You Overpay for Brand Name? ANBIUX For All!

At first, I was 100% certain this was complete Chinese junk, but I’m new to the topic, and my curiosity prevailed over my skepticism. I ordered it, and it turned out that there are a few really interesting things happening here with this one. Substantially, ANBIUX C-PO5 (En) is a Pan-Tilt-Zoom mini speed dome camera. […]

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18 MP 8-in-1 cameras 360°/180° Panoramic MONSTER Camera from Hikvision: PanoVU DS-2CD1636-D Review
Video Surveillance
Intrusion / Alarm Systems
Jan 22, 2021

18 MP 8-in-1 cameras 360°/180° Panoramic MONSTER Camera from Hikvision: PanoVU DS-2CD1636-D Review

This is a level of huge enterprises like government and state organizations, like airports, stadiums, and Entire Cities! All these objects can be described by 3 characteristics: a huge scale, a great flow of people coming through each, and a high importance. This thing costs around 5,000 dollars, and the most interesting part is that […]

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IMOU K2 5-in-1 Smart Door Lock: Fingerprint / Phone / Card / Password Unlock – Keys Are Officially Outdated Now
Access Control
Jan 22, 2021

IMOU K2 5-in-1 Smart Door Lock: Fingerprint / Phone / Card / Password Unlock – Keys Are Officially Outdated Now

I had a suspicion that this is just some kind of fancy toy, but not a real security measure. Like a dummy camera, a fake gun, I mean – looks interesting, even plausible, but does it really work? IMOU K2 is impressive. In that sense that it actually impresses. Smart lock with 5 modern ways […]

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90$ For Dahua 4K AI-based NVR with Face Recognition & Lot Else! NVR2104-I – Your Next Video Recorder
Video Surveillance
Intrusion / Alarm Systems
Access Control
Jan 22, 2021

90$ For Dahua 4K AI-based NVR with Face Recognition & Lot Else! NVR2104-I – Your Next Video Recorder

If you haven’t heard of the Dahua WizSense series, well, too bad. The top feature of the series and all devices in it is the AI Artificial Intelligence Processor as a foundation, which enables the device to execute intelligent functionality like face recognition, advanced motion detection, and perimeter protection, and use deep learning algorithms. And […]

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