Home security and business security are surging in popularity in today’s society. Many people opt for a DIY camera on account of the lower price and ease of installation. If you’ve experienced the motion detection functionality on your DIY camera not always working as it should, you are not the only one. The opposite seems to be the case for HIKVISION CCTV and similar professional systems, which seem to work reliably for anyone, from sunrise to sunset. Why is that?
Let’s take a look at the reasons.
1. Restricted Motion Detection in DIY Cameras
Most DIY security cameras utilize primitive software-based motion detection, which simply compares image frames and recognizes differences – a.k.a movement, between frames.
The following issues can result from basic motion detection systems:
- Too sensitive – Captures shadows, insects, or objects moving in trees.
- Not sensitive enough – Misses human activity, or the human activity is too fast or light accelerated (especially at dimly lit locations).
- False alerts or missed alerts – A typical response when there is not advanced algorithm in place.
2. HIKVISION Smart Detection
Professional systems like HIKVISION are a far more sophisticated product type because they feature, AI analytics, PIR sensors, and Deep Learning motion detection algorithms for motion detection.
Likely because of the advanced intelligence presence of the systems, HIKVISION sensor systems can achieve:
- Detection of humans only and vehicle utilization (not just movement).
- Line crossing detection and intrusion detection, which are excellent perimeter securing applications.
- Improved performance when using night vision, because of infrared and smart IR filtering motion detection.
This means systems offer accurate and legitimate notifications!
3. Hardware Matters
Compared to DIY, most DIY cameras have:
- Low resolution sensors.
- A limited field of view.
- Very poor night vision.
Meanwhile, HIKVISION camera can provide:
- Full HD or 4K resolution.
- Professional quality lenses and sensors.
- Super strong infrared and smart IR motion detection in difficult night time environments.
- Better hardware = Better detection.
4. Wifi vs Wired Stability
Many DIY cameras rely on Wi-Fi, which means that if you are doing something intensive over the internet, you’re going to lose signal, and/or lag resulting in less than decent quality video footage, and potentially not recording footage at all.
HIKVISION systems are typically wired, or wired using stable POE (Power over Ethernet) which means that you have a constant, lag-free, reliable signal – especially during motion triggered events.
5. Storage and Smart Playback
Even if there is motion and a DIY camera picks it up, you may not even get to record it due to:
- Storage capacity
- Cloud issues
- Weakness of the app
HIKVISION does offer you:
- Local NVR/DVR storage
- Smart search playback
- Reliable motion-triggered recordings
Conclusions
DIY cameras can be okay for casual use or very basic secrecy, but when motion detection is important, particularly in security risk areas, HIKVISION is the best CCTV system available. It’s simply more reliable, smarter, and is designed to work in all lighting and weather conditions.
If your DIY camera is constantly failing you, it’s time to upgrade to a more robust system. Peace of mind begins with a system that won’t fail you, and HIKVISION has proven itself time and time again.
