Custom Security Camera System Quotes
Do you need a custom alarm security camera system? CCTV Camera Pros can provide a custom security camera system quote that includes a mix of various camera styles, CAT5 cables, and PoE switches (if needed). We can include an 8 channel NVR, 16 channel NVR, 32 channel NVR, or 64 channel NVR. As you have probably already seen on our website, we have 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 IP camera systems in pre-made packages. However, it is not possible for us to package up every combination and quantity of all the different camera models that we carry. We can even mix and match AI cameras with non-AI IP cameras. Use this form to request a quote.
- What is active alarm security camera? - Alarm security cameras are specialized network IP cameras that have built-in audio and visual alarms that can be triggered when a human or vehicle is detected. Viewtron active alarm cameras also have built-in AI software for 99.9% accurate human and car detection.
- How are AI security cameras used? - One of the most popular uses for AI cameras is to use the object detection functionality to trigger video recording and alarm alerts, such as mobile app push notification. Other popular uses include people counting, facial recognition, and license plate reader / automatic number place recognition.
- Can Viewtron AI cameras be used with hybrid DVRs? - Unfortunately not. Although all Viewtron IP cameras are compatible with our Viewtron hybrid BNC DVRs, the AI software is ONLY included on the NVRs.
- Where can I download the user manual for Viewtron alarm security cameras? - You can download the user manual / user guide for IP-AX4D and IP-AX4BL alarm cameras here: https://www.cctvcamerapros.com/v/PDF/Alarm-Security-Camera-User-Manual.pdf
- What about 3rd party NVRs? Is the AI functionality compatible with NVRs from other manufacturers? - Unfortunately, not. You must use a Viewtron IP camera NVR if you want to take advantage of the AI software built into these cameras.
- Is 2-way audio supported? - Yes, 2-way audio is supported on our dome alarm security camera model. For example, camera owners can receive a push notification on the mobile app when a human is detected. They can then enable the speaker and microphone in the mobile app and speak to the person that was detected.
- Are 4K resolution AI cameras available? - Yes. CCTV Camera Pros has a dome and bullet style 4K AI security cameras available.
- Do the camera models with built-in audio surveillance microphones require additional cable? - No. The audio from the built-in microphones runs over the network using the existing network cable that the camera uses for video and PoE.
- Does the people detection work with children and toddlers? Yes. The human detection function works with small and large people.
- Does the AI object detection work in zero light environments? Yes. You can see a video demo of human object detection with IR night vision here.
- Instead of continuous video recording, can you record only when alarm events are triggered? Yes, you can setup recording only when events occur, such as object detection. Or you can record 24/7 at a lower resolution and frame rate and higher resolution and frame rate during AI triggered alarm events like people detection. Many customers setup AI recording plus 24 / 7 video recording. This makes it very easy to locate any AI software detected events when searching through recorded video surveillance footage. You can watch a demo of recorded video playback on the NVR and mobile apps here.
- Are there any ongoing subscription or software licensing fees? No, there is not any type of maintenance or software license fees.
- Can the camera data be accessed outside the local network (LAN)? Remote access to view your cameras is 100% optional. It is up to you if you want to enable remote access from the mobile apps for PC software. And if you do, a user name and password is required to access.
- Is there any dependency on any external servers / cloud service for the AI functions? No. Viewtron surveillance systems are self contained. All of the software runs on the IP cameras and NVR. Neither of which need to be connected to the Internet.
- Can I use AI cameras on all NVR channels? Yes. Our 8ch, 16ch, and 32ch NVRs support AI cameras on all channels.
- Does CCTV Camera Pros have any active alarm security cameras with AI? Yes. You can watch a demo of one of our alarm security cameras here.
- Can I use these AI cameras without an NVR? Yes. Viewtron AI cameras can be used stand-alone without an NVR. You can access all of the camera's functions via a web browser. However, CCTV Camera Pros does highly recommend using a Viewtron NVR with our AI cameras because they are much easier to setup ad maintain on the NVR. Also, if you plan on using more than one camera, an NVR will definitely make the most sense.
- Can I get a push notification on my phone when an alarm is triggered? Yes. All of the AI events supported by Viewtron AI cameras support the ability to trigger a push notification to the Android and iPhone mobile apps. Watch this video to see a person detection alarm trigger a push notification.
- Can a single AI camera perform more than one type of AI function simultaneously? No. Each AI camera can only perform one type of AI function. For example, one camera CAN NOT be setup to perform facial recognition detection and vehicle detection simultaneously at the same time.
- Do all Viewtron AI cameras support license plate recognition and detection? No. Only our specialized LPR camera supports license plate recognition and detection. You can find more information and complete license plate recognition systems here.
- Can you search for and playback recorded AI events from the mobile app? Yes. You can watch a video demo of the mobile app AI search function here. This works on iPhone and Android.
- Can the camera's siren and alarm light both be triggered from human detection? Yes. You can watch a video demo of the security camera siren and alarm light here. You can also enable car / vehicle detection to trigger the alarm sound and light.
- Does CCTV Camera Pros supply any auto-tracking PTZ cameras with AI? Yes. You can watch a video demo of our auto-tracking PTZ camera here.
- What can the alarm relay outputs be connected to? You can connect the alarm relay output ports of these cameras to low voltage burglar alarm devices such as alarm lights and alarm sirens. You can watch video demos about how-to use the alarm output port of these IP cameras here.
- What can the alarm input be connected to? It is very common to connect the alarm input to a magnetic door sensor or passive infrared motion detector. You can watch a video demo with the IP camera alarm input connected to a magnetic door sensor here.
- Can the alarm relay output be remotely controlled from iPhone? Yes. You can trigger the alarm output of these IP cameras from the Viewtron mobile app for iPhone and Android. Please watch this video to see the alarm output turned on from the mobile app.
- Can I integrate these IP cameras into a custom application? Yes. Viewtron IP cameras have a software developer API. You can watch a video demo of a custom application that remotely triggers the alarm output on the IP camera here.
- Can I use a custom warning message or custom audio alarm file? Yes. You can upload a custom warning message or custom siren audio file to Viewtron alarm cameras. You can watch a video demo about this here.
- Can the alarm light and alarm audio alert be setup on a schedule, so they are only triggered at night? Yes. You may configure the IP camera's alarm light and siren to only be triggered on a specific schedule.
- Are AI triggered events displayed in real time? - Watch this video to learn how-to enable the target detection window on Viewtron NVRs. The target detection window is a pane on the right side of the live view that displays a thumbnail list of AI events triggered on the NVR.
IP Camera NVR
These
Viewtron IP camera NVRs support all of the alarm and AI functions of our active alarm cameras. If you want to install a video surveillance system with multi-camera recording, and that also takes advantage of all of the artificial intelligence software functions built into these cameras, CCTV Camera Pros highly recommends that you install Viewtron AI cameras with a Viewtron network video recorder. We have a few complete AI systems available above, and we can also provide a custom design and quote for you based on your specific requirements. Please mention on your request that you want to use AI cameras.
Please note that although our
Viewtron hybrid BNC DVRs also support IP cameras, they DO NOT support the AI functions of Viewtron AI cameras. You MUST use a pure NVR for AI.
Here are some of the AI functions that are supported by Viewtron AI cameras. Please check the specification for the camera you are interested in to confirm which AI features are supported. **Not all camera models support all AI functions.
Watch this video demo to to see how our active deterrent security cameras work. When a person is detected intruding in the detection zone at Mike's front door, the camera's alarm light comes on and an audio warning plays on the speaker. This setup and recording was performed with the
IP-AX4D alarm security camera connected to a
Viewtron IP camera NVR.
Watch this video to see a demo of IP-AX4D security camera's siren and alarm light. Human object detection is enabled, along with an intrusion zone. When a human is detected inside the intrusion zone, the camera's siren and alarm lights turn on. You can find setup instructions for this
security camera with siren here.
Watch this video to see a how you can upload audio files so these alarm cameras can play a customized warning message over the speaker when an alarm is triggered. In this video demo, we use human detection / intrusion detection to trigger the audio alarm and flashing light. You can view the instructions on
how-to upload a custom warning message to Viewtron alarm security cameras here.
Watch this video to learn how-to setup setup AI human detection on a 2nd security camera to trigger the alarm relay output port of the IP-AX4D. When the AI software of the 2nd IP camera detects a human in a certain zone, the alarm output on the IP-AX4D is triggered. You can also see the full
setup article here.
Trigger Relay Alarm Output
Watch this video to learn how-to setup the alarm relay output port of the IP-AX4D IP camera. When the AI software of this IP camera detects a human in a certain zone, the alarm output is enabled, which turns on an alarm light. You can also see the
setup article here.
Watch this video to learn
how-to connect a magnetic door sensor to a security camera alarm input. You can use any of the IP cameras with alarm input on this page to do this. You can our magnetic door sensor here.
Watch this video to learn how-to remotely trigger the IP camera's alarm relay output from the mobile app for iPhone and Android. The video also demonstrates how-to trigger the alarm output from the IP camera's web browser access. Last, Mike demonstrates how to remotely trigger the alarm output from a remote server using a custom Python application. You can download our
open source IP camera Python application here.
Security Camera Alarm Videos
You can watch additional
security camera alarm demo videos here.
Security Camera with Light, Floodlight Cameras
You may also be interested in our security camera with light options on this page. Our Viewtron "floodlight cameras" are similar to the alarm cameras on this page, except they have a white LED that can automatically turn on when motion is detected. The security camera with alarm options on this page have a flashing red LED used as the "alarm light".
The vehicle detection function of Viewtron AI cameras is much more reliable than video motion technique used by a non-AI camera. Traditional video motion detection produces a lot of false alerts. A well trained AI camera can detect cars and motorcycles in real time and with 99% accuracy. Object detection events can trigger alarms such as video recording, mobile app push notifications, DVR buzzer, photo snapshots, and email alerts. Watch the above video to see a vehicle detection demo.
Watch this video demo to see the Viewtron vehicle detection / intrusion detection captured using the
IP-A8BL bullet 4K AI security camera. The dome IP-A8D works the same way and provides the same high quality.
Watch this video to see the vehicle detection and person detection capability of this camera at night. This camera can detect objects in low light and zero light environments using it's built-in IR night vision.
Watch this video to see an
IP-A4BZ AI camera and Viewtron NVR are used to monitor a garbage dumpster for illegal dumping. An intrusion zone is drawn around the dumpster area. When a human is detected inside the intrusion zone, the NVR records the event, takes a snapshot for the event bookmark, and sends a mobile app push notification.
Watch this video to see how easy it is to playback recorded AI object detection events on the Viewtron NVR and mobile app for iPhone and Android.
Watch this video to see the
IP-A8D 4K dome AI camera detect a human in complete darkness. All of the illumination seen in this video is from the camera's IR night vision.
Human Line Crossing Event Triggers Alarm Output
Here is another human / person detection AI alarm. Watch this video to see how Mike setup a line crossing / virtual trip wire alarm (with person detection) to trigger an alarm that turns an external strobe light on. The strobe light is connected to one of the alarm output ports on the Viewtron NVR.
Watch this video to see how Mike uses a Viewtron AI camera to monitor the construction of the pool in his back yard. When a person enters the intrusion zone, the camera triggers an alarm on the Viewtron NVR. The NVR sends a
push notification to the iPhone app. Viewtron IP cameras and NVRs also support push alerts to the Android mobile app.
Watch this video to Learn how-to search and playback video surveillance recordings based on AI detected events from the mobile app for Viewtron AI security camera systems.
Viewtron license plate recognition cameras can be used in conjunction with our alarm security cameras. LPR cameras are designed to detect when vehicle license plates enter a defined area. The LPR system tested in the above video used a Viewtron
LPR-IP7 license plate AI camera connected to a
Viewtron IP camera NVR. When a plate is detected, the event is bookmarked, a snapshot is taken, and video is recorded on the NVR's hard drive. Thumbnail images can be displayed on the live video view (like you see above) for easy access to playback the recorded video of the license plate capture.
In addition to detecting license plates, the LPR-IP7 is also an ANPR camera (automatic number plate recognition). Number plate recognition and license plate database applications are possible when you connect a LPR-IP7 to a Viewtron NVR. The above ANPR database screenshot was captured from a Viewtron NVR. Please note that Viewtron BNC hybrid DVRs do not support LPR and other AI functions.You must use a
Viewtron IP camera NVR for all AI functions.
Watch this video to see how how to setup a traffic counting camera application using a Viewtron IP camera and NVR. You can learn more about
how to setup the traffic counting camera application here.
4K Traffic Count Camera
Here is our latest traffic count camera video. This video demo uses the
4K resolution IP-A8BL AI camera.
Watch this video to see how how to setup a people counting camera application using a Viewtron IP camera and NVR.
Watch this video to see how to setup the car / motor vehicle detection, intrusion detection, and auto-tracking using this
auto-tracking PTZ camera.
View Your AI Cameras Remotely from iPhone, Android, Mac & Windows
You can view your AI cameras live and also playback recorded video surveillance footage from iPhone and Android mobile apps. Windows PC and Mac DVR viewer software (desktop software) is also included. All of the apps and software support viewing DVRs and security cameras installed at multiple locations. CCTV Camera Pros provides FREE Lifetime Tech Support on all of the products that we supply. Remote access setup is included. Please click on the above links to see why these great apps make the Viewtron IP cameras, DVRs, and NVRs among the Best Surveillance systems available.
View your security camera from the iPhone app that is included with all Viewtron DVRs and NVRs. You can access your security cameras remotely from any WIFI or cellular connection and there are no additional fees. In addition to the live camera view, the iPhone app can also playback recorded video surveillance footage on your DVR's hard drive and receive push notifications when motion is detected by your cameras.
Learn more about
how to view your security cameras from iPhone here.
The mobile apps and PC software for Viewtron supports the ability to view security cameras that are installed at multiple locations. The above video demonstrates remotely viewing two IP cameras at different locations using the iPhone app. The app can also be setup to view multiple DVRs and NVRs at various locations.
Multi-device / multi-location camera viewing also works using the Android app, as well as the Window and Mac video management software.
View your security camera from the Android app that is included with all Viewtron DVRs and NVRs. You can access your security cameras remotely from any WIFI or cellular connection and there are no additional fees. In addition to the live camera view, the Android app can also playback recorded video surveillance footage on your DVR's hard drive and receive push notifications when motion is detected. Learn more about how to
view your security cameras from Android here.
View your security camera with Mac software that is included with all Viewtron DVRs and NVRs. You can access your security cameras remotely from any WIFI or cellular connection and there are no additional fees. In addition to the live camera view, the Mac DVR software can also search and playback recorded video surveillance footage on your DVR's hard drive. Learn more about how to
view your security cameras with Mac software here.
View your security camera with Windows PC software that is included with all Viewtron DVRs and NVRs. You can access your security cameras remotely from the Viewtron VMS software via any WIFI or cellular connection. There are no additional monthly fees. In addition to the live camera view, the Windows DVR viewer software can also search and playback recorded video surveillance footage on your DVR's hard drive. Learn more about how to
view your security cameras with Windows PC software here.
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CCTV Camera Pros is proud to be a US Veteran Owned small business. Our co-founder, Mike Haldas, served in the United States Marine Corps 1993-1997.
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