Hikvision — IP video surveillance, access control and security systems

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese multinational corporation and the world's largest manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. The company was founded in 2001, with its headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Hikvision's share of the global video surveillance market exceeds 20%. The company's products are sold in more than 155 countries worldwide.

Official website: hikvision.com

Hikvision Product Categories

1. Hikvision IP Cameras

• AcuSense Series: intelligent cameras with people and vehicle recognition. Reduction of false alarms by up to 95%. For perimeters, parking lots, entry areas.
• ColorVu Series: cameras with color night vision. Color images 24/7 without IR illumination. For facilities where details matter (clothing color, license plates).
• DeepinMind Series: cameras with AI-based analytics: face recognition, people counting, behavior analysis.

2. Hikvision Technologies

• ColorVu: a technology that delivers color images in low-light conditions thanks to a highly sensitive sensor and built-in LED illumination.
• AcuSense: AI-based intelligent analytics for people and vehicle recognition, reducing false alarms by up to 95%.
• DeepinMind: a platform for deep-learning-based analytics: face recognition, people counting, behavior analysis.
• H.265+: a video compression algorithm that reduces stored data volume by 80% without loss of quality compared to H.264.

3. Hikvision Video Recorders

• NVR: network video recorders supporting 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 channels. HDD support up to 20 TB, remote access via Hik-Connect.
• AcuSense NVR: recorders with intelligent analytics: filtering of events by people/vehicles.

4. Hikvision Access Control Systems

• Hikvision Readers: RFID, PIN, fingerprint, Face readers for access control.
• Hikvision Controllers: access controllers for managing electric locks and turnstiles.

5. Video Intercoms

Hikvision DS-KV6113 is a video intercom with Wi-Fi, a 2 MP camera, and support for remote access via a mobile application.

Use in Corporate Environments

• Video surveillance for commercial facilities: shops, offices, warehouses.
• Access control for business centers: access control systems for office buildings.
• Intelligent analytics: face and license plate recognition for security and marketing.

Warranty Terms

Hikvision equipment comes with a manufacturer's warranty, typically 36 months.