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Supported Cameras
SecuritySpy is compatible with thousands of cameras from hundreds of manufacturers, so it's impossible to list all models individually, but below is a list of manufacturers along with our comments and recommendations, derived from our own testing as well as customer feedback.
Anymp4 mp3 converter for mac 8 2 12. If you purchase an ONVIF-compliant camera, it is highly likely to work with SecuritySpy, even if the manufacturer is not on this list. ONVIF is a protocol that standardises communication between IP video products.
For any camera whose manufacturer is not on this list, and which doesn't support ONVIF, we would strongly advise against purchasing it.
We endeavour to keep this list up to date, but this is a fast-changing industry and we cannot guarantee complete accuracy. We therefore recommend you purchase from a store with a good returns policy.
From time to time, we do make some specific camera recommendations on the Ben Software Blog.
A star () indicates a manufacturer that we recommend for their high-quality products and good compatibility.
Here are some general recommendations:
- It's always best to stick to well-known manufacturers
- Avoid WiFi wherever possible - wired Ethernet is much faster and more reliable
- Make sure to use high-quality networking hardware (e.g. reliable Gigabit Ethernet switch)
- 2 MP resolution should be considered minimum for general-purpose use
- For outdoor installation, check the camera's temperature tolerances
- Always buy from an established seller with a good reputation, such as B&H Photo Video
3S
| All 3S cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Amcrest
| All standard Amcrest cameras (not 'SmartHome') work with SecuritySpy. |
| Avoid 'SmartHome' Amcrest cameras - while these can deliver a video feed to SecuritySpy, they don't have a standard web interface and have no configuration options, which is a significant limitation. |
| Two-way audio is supported for these cameras. |
ACTi
| All ACTi cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Arecont Vision
| All Arecont Vision cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
| These cameras require a Windows PC (or emulator) for initial setup to assign the camera an IP address. |
Avigilon
| All Avigilon cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Axis
| All standard Axis cameras work well with SecuritySpy. Axis cameras are highly compatible and stable, and we encounter very few problems with them. Axis are a long-standing brand of cameras with high-quality products. |
| The only exception to this is Axis 'Companion' cameras, which are designed to work only with Axis NVRs and will therefore not work with SecuritySpy or any other third-party software. |
| Two-way audio is supported for these cameras. |
Bosch
| All Bosch cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Canon
| All Canon cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Cisco
| All ONVIF-compatible Cisco cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
D-Link
| D-Link cameras are not consistent in terms of their API and support for open standards, so it is difficult to support them. Once up and running they can work OK, but many users report problems with the initial setup. |
Dahua Technology
| All standard Dahua cameras work well with SecuritySpy. Many offer high-quality video and are excellent value. |
| The only exception to this is Dahua 'LincX2Pro' cameras, which work with Dahua NVRs only; they will not work directly with third-party software such as SecuritySpy. |
| 'Grey Market' goods are common on outlets such as Amazon and eBay for this manufacturer. These are cameras designed for one market (e.g. China) that have been flashed with English-language firmware by the reseller and sold into a different market (e.g. UK or USA). They may work fine, but the manufacturer won't support such products, and it's likely that you will never be able to update their firmware. If you are in the USA, B&H Photo Video is a reliable outlet that sells only approved products. |
| Two-way audio is supported for these cameras. |
dbell
| This video doorbell works well with SecuritySpy. |
DoorBird
| All DoorBird cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
EZVIZ Video Doorbell Cam
| The EZVIZ DB1 doorbell works in SecuritySpy using the Hikvision profile (EZVIZ is a Hikvision company). |
FlexWATCH
| All ONVIF-compatible FlexWATCH cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Foscam
| While the low price might be tempting, there are significant concerns about quality control with Foscam cameras. Some users report success with Foscam cameras, but others report significant problems. We recommend that you do not buy a Foscam camera for use with SecuritySpy. |
GW Security
| All ONVIF-compatible GW Security cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Hanwha Techwin (Samsung)
| All ONVIF-compatible Hanwha cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Hikvision
| All Hikvision cameras work well with SecuritySpy. They have a wide range of cameras for every application, offering good value and high quality. |
| 'Grey Market' goods are common on outlets such as Amazon and eBay for this manufacturer. These are cameras designed for one market (e.g. China) that have been flashed with English-language firmware by the reseller and sold into a different market (e.g. UK or USA). They may work fine, but the manufacturer won't support such products, and it's likely that you will never be able to update their firmware. If you are in the USA, B&H Photo Video is a reliable outlet that sells only approved products. |
| Two-way audio is supported for these cameras. |
LevelOne
| All ONVIF-compatible LevelOne cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
LILIN
| All LILIN cameras work well with SecuritySpy. LILIN have a wide range of high-quality products. |
Lorex
| All ONVIF-compatible Lorex cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
| While most Lorex cameras are ONVIF-compatible, some are designed to work only with Lorex NVRs and therefore do not support ONVIF. If you purchase a Lorex camera, make sure that it supports ONVIF. |
Milesight
| All Milesight cameras work well with SecuritySpy. Milesight cameras are unusually well designed for cameras at this price point, with high-quality housings and optical systems, and good feature sets. |
Mobotix
| All Mobotix cameras work well with SecuritySpy. Mobotix is a long-standing manufacturer that is known for their high-quality products. |
Panasonic
| All ONVIF-compatible Panasonic cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Reolink
| Significant problems have been encountered with corrupt RTSP video streams from Reolink cameras, therefore they should be avoided. |
Sharx
| All Sharx cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Siselectron
| All Siselectron cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Sony
| All ONVIF-compatible Sony cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Sunba
| All Sunba cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
| These cameras require a Windows PC (or emulator) for setup and configuration. |
SV3C
| All SV3C cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Swann
| Only Swann cameras that are explicitly ONVIF-compatible will work with SecuritySpy. Unfortunately, most Swann cameras are not ONVIF-compatible. |
TRENDnet
| All TRENDnet cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
TruVision
| All ONVIF-compatible TruVision cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
Ubiquiti
| All Ubiquiti 'UniFi' cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
| Older Ubiquiti models with different names may not work, as some did not support open standards. |
Vivotek
| All Vivotek cameras work well with SecuritySpy. Vivotek have an excellent range of high-quality cameras. |
Wyze
| Wyze cameras do not support standard streaming protocols out of the box, but Wyze have made available some official RTSP firmware that can be installed, allowing their cameras to be used with SecuritySpy. The firmware is reliable but simple - only video/audio streaming is supported (no pan/tilt or other features). |
Xiaomi
| Xiaomi cameras do not support standard streaming protocols such as RTSP, and will not work with SecuritySpy. Third-party firmware that adds RTSP support is unreliable. |
YI
| YI cameras do not support standard streaming protocols such as RTSP, and will not work with SecuritySpy. Third-party firmware that adds RTSP support is unreliable. |
Y-cam
| The current lineup of Y-cam cameras do not support standard streaming protocols such as RTSP, and will not work with SecuritySpy. |
Zavio
| All Zavio cameras work well with SecuritySpy. |
