I have a client who installed an Avigilon system about four years ago, and now their NVR has failed—conveniently, just a month after the warranty expired. They were never really happy with Avigilon and don’t want to replace it with the same brand.
They have 32 cameras, including a mix of 2-head and 3-head models. They need a new system with strong detection features like line crossing and AI-based alerts.
Looking for recommendations on building a new setup with reliable software that supports these features. Any suggestions? Appreciate the help!
Do you know the exact Avigilon camera models? Some, like the H5 series, work well in ONVIF mode.
Are the detection features (line crossing, AI) built into the cameras, or do you need the NVR software to handle them? Avigilon hasn’t been great about exposing these features through ONVIF, so if you’re moving to a different system, you might have to rely on the NVR for motion detection and AI processing.
If you’re considering third-party software, you might want to look into something like XProtect or Blue Iris.
@EmmanuelBrown
Good point. ONVIF doesn’t seem to have a standardized profile for AI-based detections—it all falls under Profile T, which isn’t very specific. Seems like a big oversight.
Synology’s Surveillance Station supports AI detection for a few brands, letting you differentiate between vehicles and people for alerts. It might be worth looking into.
Are you looking for Windows- or Linux-based software, or a dedicated NVR appliance?
Synology Surveillance Station supports Avigilon/Motorola cameras (or any ONVIF-compatible ones), but for AI detection, you’d need something like the Synology DVA3221.
You might also consider a cloud-based video recorder (CVR) that can work with existing ONVIF cameras.