Hikvision launches HD IP WiFi Kit for easier and quicker CCTV surveillance of homes and businesses

Hikvision is determined to make CCTV surveillance easier and quicker for homes and businesses with the launch of its versatile HD IP WiFi Kit. Featuring a simple 2-step start-up, each kit includes an advanced WiFi camera and DS-7104NI-SL/W NVR together with Hikvision's iVMS-4200/4500 video management software that enables users to monitor activity from anywhere, at any time.

The straightforward, wire-free installation and high-performance products make the HD IP WiFi Kit ideal for homes, offices, stores and any small-to-medium sized enterprise. No networking knowledge or experience is required and the automatic WiFi connectivity means users simply need to 'Turn On' and 'Log In' to begin recording. Connections for all available cameras are established automatically for instant sharing of images via WiFi.

Sophisticated wireless NVR

At the heart of the new kit is the DS-7104NI-SL/W NVR, which can be connected with up to four network cameras from Hikvision or third-party manufacturers. The IEEE 802.11b/g/n NVR supports live view, storage, and playback of connected cameras with a resolution of up to 5 megapixels, simultaneous HDMI and VGA output at up to 1080p resolution, and synchronous playback of two channels at 1080p and four channels at 720p resolution.

Advanced video management

Also included in the kit is Hikvision's iVMS-4200 client software and iVMS-4500 mobile phone software that offer users the advantage of for video management. Both software versions offer users the advantage of watching their home, office or business from anywhere and at any time.

Choice of five IR camera ranges

Five high-performance camera ranges are included in the HD IP WiFi Kit, all equipped with motion sensors and 3D DNR, Digital WDR and ICR for clear images even under challenging lighting conditions. The DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW Mini IR PT Network Camera and DS-2CD2C10F-IW Alarm Pro Cube Network Camera are both one megapixel units ideal for homes and smaller business installations. Both cameras boast up to 64GB on-board storage capability through the integrated Micro SD/SDHC/SDHX card slot and the DS-2CD2Q10FD-IW is also capable of being configured with up to four ROIs (regions of interest).

A choice of higher resolution 1.3 and 3 megapixel, 1/3" CMOS cameras are available in either mini dome (DS-2CD25xxF-IW series), fixed dome (DS-2CD21xx-IW series) or cube network (DS-2CD24xxF-IW series) configurations. With maximum image resolutions of up to 2048x1536 pixels, each of these six cameras also features zone-configurable backlight compensation.

Versatile consumer options

The Hikvision HD IP WiFi Kit recognises that although different consumers and business users share the desire for easy, trouble-free installation and user-friendly operation, they have individual operational needs. By combining the DS-7104NI-SL/W NVR and video management software suites with a choice of up to eight camera models, Hikvision is ensuring that they can find a configuration that exactly matches their needs.