The free firmware upgrade is available for customers who possess models without IVS features.

“With the adoption of video analytics becoming more widespread, Dahua’s game-changing strategy of offering customers free video analytics further exemplifies the Dahua difference,” said Jennifer Hackenburg, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Dahua Technology USA. “This powerful analytic upgrade provides customers with a cost-effective, intelligent solution that helps minimize an operator’s time searching for data, increases effectiveness, and reduces response time.”

IVS enables cameras and recorders to operate more intelligently and efficiently, analysing video content in real time to improve safety, security, and operations. Features such as motion detection, intrusion detection, and tripwire immediately alert users of unwanted visitors on the premises, while more sophisticated analytics such as heat mapping and people counting allow users to collect valuable data on their business operations. By building IVS capabilities into its cameras and recorders, Dahua provides customers with the opportunity to benefit from video analytics without the need for a dedicated analytics server.

Premium analytic features are now standard on all Pro (4000 & 5000 Series), Super (6000 & 8000 Series), and Ultra (8000 Series) fixed network cameras. These features are also standard on Super (6000) and Ultra (7000) Series NVRs and on all HCVRs.