UNIFI PROTECT VS HIKVISION | REAL WORLD COMPARISON

[@MarciaCristina-vk3qr]

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

[@DPCTechnology]

good deal!

[@TheDillio187]

I wish Ubiquiti would just get their shit together.

[@nexushexus4365]

Hikvision is Chinese spyware.

[@richlizard5532]

Thanks for the video. I have never once had the need to open up ports to be able to use the app - Hikvision

[@DPCTechnology]

Yeah, I've received that feedback from a few people. It wasn't obvious (believe me i tried) and I always run into them with open ports out in the field. I also just don't trust their app on my phone, it was an easy point to Unifi..

[@rickwookie]

@9:21 "What really stood out to me though was how close this came out in the end. It really could go ether way"... yeah particularly if you totally ignore the Hik-Connect and/or Hik-PartnerPro system, then repeatedly make reference in your comparison video to opening router ports when it hasn't been a thing for years.

[@echelon8913]

That little WAP joke was amazing because I totally didn’t expect it from this channel. I laughed out loud. Good one.

[@DPCTechnology]

😂😂😂

[@adammcrae8029]

I’ve always thought of it in terms of the smartphone market, if you want a more flexible system with more customizable features, you go with Samsung (Hikvision). If you want a system that is simply plug and play with minimal setup that works out of the box, but is far less customizable, you go with Apple (Ubiquiti). Ubiquiti even have the Apple style packaging too.

[@christopherfoote3395]

The founder came from Apple by the way.

[@camranh_royal]

Hikvision is 100% controlled by the communist chyna party

[@EsotericArctos]

High megapixel are not always the best camera for a given situation, so you do need to compare. So many people get caught in the megapixel trap rather than getting the correct camera for the job. Even some MSP's and Security Installers get caught in the megapixel trap. A big example is night vision. The pixel to sensor size ration becomes a big thing when considering night vision. OFten a lower MP camera will do better in low light situations. A bigger sensor with lower megapixels will give a better image in low light.

[@privateundisclosed4448]

Hi. I'm new to the Camera world. Can you help? I'd like yo know which 4K is best for night vision and which megapixel would yield the sharpest image for face detection and plate detection please. Thanks for any help. I eat something that optically zooms the clearest pics.

[@Soladaddy]

Yep. My best night cameras are 2MP with big ole sensors.

[@Wolfpacker]

@@privateundisclosed4448 Shoot for cameras with 1/1.8" sensors or larger. Those will give you 4k without nearly all the software tricks. The newest ones are 1/1.2". The G4 and G5 get closer at 1/2" but when you measure sensor size the 1/1.2" I believe is around 130% bigger. More photons hitting a larger sensor, hence the better picture.

[@Erik101]

I tend to agree with this comparison. But...here's the problem whicha avoinds me to use Ubiquiti and that's absensw of H265. If i compare needed disk space if u use H264 VS. H265+ it's almoat 80% down. If Hikvision would fix their management and IWSM4200 which is crap then no further disussion.

[@grippin]

When setting up HikVision equipment you need to use the SADP tool to identify them and initially set up a password. You can then hit the web interface. You should have also used a rack Hik NVR for better comparison.

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback

[@justintemp]

How did you get the access to the hik system when accessing it away from property when it's connected to the unifi switch?

[@DPCTechnology]

@@justintemp vpn

[@grippin]

@@justintemp either VPN if you want to be super secure or port forward by default is 8000 but I would recommend changing that port as it’s the default Hik port.

[@justintemp]

@@grippin thanks. Yeah i read vpn or port forwarding but it's not as secure is it?

[@tedc6694]

I sure look forward to the blue iris review talked about in beginning

[@McTAnGuS]

4:18 about spat my drink out lol. I agree with the naming and camera choice on Hikvision is just mind boggling and while they do make some nice cameras unifi is just a much more polished experience from start to end.

[@DPCTechnology]

Agreed.

[@Mesrop109]

Owning both systems, i commented on your first video and I always wondered why there aren't more comparison videos like this kudos!

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@carljung1711]

BB, I be I. I been. Be NM NM of y LL l

[@Soladaddy]

Same here. Have ran Hik for years with Blue and Iris and have excellent video performance, but the setup is very clunky. Just installed a UDR and a cheap G3 instant camera and it couldn't be easier. Makes me ponder about growing in the protect world. I also keep that Hik setup on a closed LAN to keep it in check.

[@ThePopolou]

Bear in mind however that UI are not entirely trustworthy when it comes to what their gear does behind the scenes. Even after disabling the reporting home function, it still sends stats to their tracking servers. They even admit to it in their T&C's.

[@DPCTechnology]

Agreed, but i trust them more than someone on a banned list.

[@ThePopolou]

@@DPCTechnology Well, it is more of a political stunt rather than something related to their commercial practices or security failures for which there are far more liable western firms that ought to be targeted.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@ThePopolou Agree 100%, but the optics are bad when ur installing them commercially..

[@TeQniX84]

​@@DPCTechnology i trust Americans less then Chinese...But hey, opionions opinions opinions :)

[@FastRedPonyCar]

This should be on the firewall/security administrator's checklist. I know we always quarantine Hikvision, ICview and other NVR's behind geoblocking firewall policies and isolated from the rest of the LAN.

[@jorgetrueba85_2]

The best combination of humor and clear information, :)

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the kind feedback!

[@barryarmstrong5232]

Always looks to me like the Unifi camera video quality just isn't up to scratch for the price. Also, people seem to have tons of issues with the cameras, which at their prices is just not acceptable

[@DPCTechnology]

The G4 stuff is pretty good, I dont have a ton of issues with reliability.. The big issue with Unifi is that they EOL stuff wayyyyy too early and force change/upgrade.

[@stultuses]

The G4 Pro is fine for video quality and more than enough in the home setup, but to use most of these systems in a fully professional environment I think would be stretching it

[@jjones2582]

You should try this comparison with another US manufacturer like Axis instead of Hikvision.

[@eddytrochez]

Wow! What an oversight! Hikvision's Hik-Connect doesn't require port opening and it supports push notifications. All NVRs can be connected to Hik-Connect. Also, the I series of Hikvision NVRs was the right choice for this comparison.

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback. I agree, it was my first go and I didn't get a ton of feedback on Reddit/FB when I asked what to test. If/when I do it again I will change the nvr

[@ntldr2005]

Hik-Connect circles back to security concerns though, so honestly I'm not sure that gives it a leg up here.

[@gots4soks]

Did anyone watch the "security flaw" video?

[@WentworthCCTV]

@@gots4soks that was skipped over. Not really a real comparison. Hikvision hasnt required port forwarding for many years and the new cameras now work with any browser also.

[@JJJere]

Yeah we've used Hilvision Hik-connect for the past ³years and it works flawlessly without the need for porting. I do get the Chinese hackable concern but, anything can be hacked!! 🤔

[@techdigitalgroup]

UNIFI products are always SOLD OUT! They work great, but is hard to get your hands on...

[@DPCTechnology]

Certainly are in 2021…

[@vinodlingamsetty]

Same in 2022

[@jeffreyfalcon243]

Same in 2023

[@atkinskyan98]

Same in 2024

[@bjtaudio]

What would be even better is if you could use hikvision cameras with the Ubiquiti software and gear, as some of the hikvision cameras are better and cheaper. Lucky for Ubiquiti the cheap g3 flex is the winner here and keeps Ubiquiti in business, as their other cameras are expensive for what u get.

[@stultuses]

Unify has it's AI range of devices now BUT Unify is dam near impossible to get hold of, there seems to be supply issues Unify cannot use other cameras either (although I heard there is a virtual layer you can deploy) Unify is good if you are already running Unify but if it's just a camera deployment, they do some hard shopping, it's not just automatically a Unify win

[@DPCTechnology]

Great feedback, I've done a couple of other videos on how to find Ubiquiti products.. check them out if you r looking for cheat codes..

[@hb2998]

I agree with you 100%, wish unifi had a broader range of cameras. I have many unifi cameras for my house... but after my neighbor got robbed, I need a license plate recognition capable camera... so I had to buy a Hikvision camera. I’m going to use my synology as the NVR, and I’m going to install one for my neighbor but recommended she gets a Reolink system. I’m not sure if the Hikvision camera can be used with the Reolink NVR, but I guess I’m about to find out.

[@hb2998]

I have a great 4K picture of the car on multiple G4 Pro cameras but can’t make out the numbers on the plate.

[@DPCTechnology]

License plate detection would be an AWESOME add to protect smart detections..

[@klausstock8020]

@@hb2998 If the robbers had had any brain, you just would have found out that their car had been stolen less than an hour before the robbery. And, naturally, they'll swap into another car after a few miles.

[@Wolfpacker]

LPR typically needs 10-30mm optical zoom where you focus in on a 6-8ft box and capture the plate. typical dome/turrets won't cut it.

[@johnheller2311]

@@DPCTechnology 2 years later and they have the license plate detection

[@Pro1er]

I didn't open any ports for my Hikvision app, am I missing something? After all these years I really can't believe the Hik app still doesn't have presets for PTZ cameras.

[@Gjbsecurityandalarms]

It does have the presets in the hik app And ports are not required for Hikconnect only when using the IVMS software or for monitoring.

[@Pro1er]

@@Gjbsecurityandalarms Nope, no presets, at least for Android. I already said I didn't open any ports.

[@AndyBoyet]

DPC Technology, I really appreciate your videos. Would love to see a similar video comparing UniFi Protect and an NDAA compliant alternative.

[@DPCTechnology]

what would be ur favorite/choice

[@AndyBoyet]

​@@DPCTechnology I wanted to make a Synology or QNap surveillance solution work. I had a tough time finding cameras that weren't HikVision of Dahua OEMs. I ended up going with UniFi after your reviews of the cameras and Ubiquiti's statement regarding NDAA compliance. I would still be interested in a comparison between Unifi and a similar on prem based NDAA compliant system.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@AndyBoyet They are in the works. Office remodel has me a bit behind on content but should be testing Synology and BlueIris soon.

[@AndyBoyet]

@@DPCTechnology Awesome! I look forward to seeing what cameras you use for the test, particularly if they are NDAA compliant. I don't have a specific requirement for that compliance, but it does guide what products I use.

[@aroushan]

unifi doesn't have a real color night vision camera like the colorvu hikvision cameras. This is becoming a problem when I try to sell the unifi camera system.

[@ufchistorian13]

Hey could you comment on Lorex cameras? I know they're a subsidiary of Dahua (whose cameras are not readily available in Canada). I feel like that's the best choice for Canadians for whom Ubiquiti is too expensive. Am I right?

[@DPCTechnology]

They are a decent option. I don't have a ton of experience but I know they work well.

[@MattStrauser]

Great video. Thank you. I am looking for a poe doorbell for blue iris and home assistant. Any suggestions. Thank you again for your work.

[@DPCTechnology]

I'm not sure of the best.. I would check out TheHookUp he does a ton of BlueIris and home automation stuff, really good channel...

[@b00573d]

Can you use the Ubiquiti NVR without having anything else, like a USG/UDM/Cloudkey?

[@brothertax]

Yes.

[@DPCTechnology]

yes

[@christopherfoote3395]

No, you must have a controller as well. A UDM or the bigger cloud key that support Unifi Protect.

[@KmanAust]

I use Synology SS. I will be moving over to Unify. Synology camera licence pack is too expensive and a waste of money.

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@DJOSESITO1]

Or use Luxriot Evo is free for windows with up to 9 Cameras

[@artpineda9642]

This is why i moved over to UNIFY myself. I had 2 hikvisions and refulsed to pay more for the license. Plus the Management of the UDMPRO is much more polished IMO. I'm glad i made the switch. Now I use the Synology for Plex and Drive and a few dockers.

[@Volnodumez63]

Disadvantages of unifi -the price is 2 times higher for cameras with similar characteristics. You cannot record video on a backup DVR normally. Low reliability (for example, the G4 pro camera).

[@alexklein455]

Yes you can backup on any storage server

[@mikesamyn7054]

You briefly mentioned Hik's LPR ability. Can it do so at night? That is a real rub form me on Unifi Protect's G4 Pro. Do you think Inifi is considering an LPR cam or maybe a software up grade for better night vision on the G4 Pro? Great video - Thanks.

[@DPCTechnology]

Ipossible to predict what Unifi will do but Hikvisions Low Light stuff is rally amazing.. Too many cons for me to switch over but worth a look..

[@mikesamyn7054]

@@DPCTechnology Clay - Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful! I sure wish you had reviewed the Hikvision DS-2CD7A26G0-P-IZHS8 LPR camera too though I understand Unifi at thi point has nothing to compare with it. I truely love the Unifi Protect System I have purchased for my HOA but may attempt to add the HikVision LPR 'stand-alone' on the Unifi newwork using its SD card to store plate numbers and activity. Any thoughts on that, maybe plans to evaluate on a Unifi network?

[@ILruffian]

Yes. The Hik dedicated LPR cams have specific IR for that purpose.

[@lefty8493]

Hikvision wins all the way. I’d never put the Unifi stuff in unless I only needed a couple of cameras and a unifi network already existed. Hikvision is a CCTV company and Ubiquiti just aren’t. The line up isn’t big enough so there aren’t cameras suitable for every situation. We have 100’s of Hikvision and HiLook cameras in use and I can’t see any reason to change. I install UniFi networks as my go to networking and WiFi gear and Hikvision for cctv. If you’re installing for a company that has sensitive stuff that you think the Chinese might be interested in then they will tell you, other than that the security risk isn’t an issue for most customers. The Hik interface is a bit old looking, it’s like navigation a Bios from 20 years ago but if you know what your doing it will piss on anything UniFi has to offer.

[@joaofilipe9119]

Can the ColorVU DS-2CD2347G1-LU be used on a table/desk with inverted image since its upside down? Im asking because it seems youve just done it on the video, and i cannot put it on a wall or ceiling, just the desk is left as option thanks

[@DPCTechnology]

You could...

[@stephensingletary8374]

I'm sorry but you're just not using Hik correctly, get on the web gui or directly onto the NVR with a monitor, all cameras are auto provision/join, you can connect to your nvr/cameras using QR codes, so none of this port forwarding you keep waffling on about and the fact you could buy 2 of Hiks colorvu 8mp cameras for the same price as the g5pro, or even one of their 16x PTZs is an easy win for Hik.

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback

[@stephensingletary8374]

@@DPCTechnology No prob, I see Ubiquiti as kinda the Apple of the Networking world, if you buy into the whole shebang, router, switches, wifi, security etc, it's a great cohesive ecosystem, but there are better options for each independently.

[@fabiankeppler315]

Pointing out the "China" factor seems so strange when we are just fine having our data spewed to Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook.... Having to make an account to be able to use Unifi products,.. Is Ubiquiti so much better when it comes to security? Or are we just biased..

[@DPCTechnology]

I agree, but if you are selling stuff commercially and it's on a banned list, the optics are bad.. Same could be selling any product.. For ur house, i totally agree, for a tech company.. not so much...

[@FirstLastOne]

Please tell me that you are just trolling. You can't be that ignorant to what the CCP is doing with all this information. Have you been in a cave for the last two decades and just now got internet access?

[@illusionist75]

@@FirstLastOne Take a guess where your unifi devices are made and shipped from?

[@alexklein455]

​@@illusionist75do you actually think manufactured is the same as being from a Chinese company or are you just dumb?

[@stephengriffiths1710]

I find out today trying to move away from blue iris, some of my cameras are 3rd party and totally do not work with HIK NVR, am i wrong in stating this? I can do view/record but no alerts settings

[@DPCTechnology]

It definitely makes it more complicated.

[@JeevaDotNet]

No Accusense cameras or dark fighter hikvision cameras? Pretty useless comparison if you can't compare the best in the price class against unifi. Accusense is way cheaper with exponentially better quality.

[@DPCTechnology]

Fair comment.. No doubt Hik has a ton of bang for the buck!

[@chadwebber6284]

Do ya'll have your security license since you are installing security cameras as an IT company?

[@DPCTechnology]

What license do you mean? We have a few different licenses and many certs.

[@chadwebber6284]

@@DPCTechnology Just about all states require a company to have a certified alarm system license to install security cameras. So you need a security license to install them. May want to check on that so you dont get in trouble. Just looking out for ya. There are heavy fines if you dont have it.

[@ericnix8740]

Has anyone experienced any USB flash drive failures in the UNVR? I've read stories of UI glueing generic flash drives to store the operating system on. Curious how often they are failing.

[@DPCTechnology]

Never, knock on wood.. Ubiquiti has been pretty solid for us.. a few bad cams and an occasional WAP, but we are talking far less than 1 per hundred..

[@ericnix8740]

@@DPCTechnology That's awesome. I sent a support ticket in to see if my UNVR (board revision 38) has the generic USB flash drive. If it does, I'll probably just open it up and preemptively replace it. Have a 128GB Samsung Fit Plus I can use.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@ericnix8740 I think Tom @ LawrenceSystems cracked one open. you may wana check that video, you may get a look at the board...

[@tomshank433]

Wow great video!

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@MMG6906]

ZDNet: "Whistleblower claims Ubiquiti Networks data breach was ‘catastrophic’" well, I guess those comments about "optics" when it comes to Ubiquiti's stellar security did not age well at all...

[@DPCTechnology]

Certainty not a good thing, but if you use good password policy and followed proper stewardship of your network, I think the risk is to you is far from "catastrophic". Makes good headlines but if you arn't managing your passwords in 2021 you run that risk every time u have a password and info on any site.

[@MMG6906]

@@DPCTechnology agreed of course, you and I know and understand that well. Maybe we can articulate it well enough for Joe customer to understand and see through the fake news. However, at least for the forseable future, the optics will cloud the decision making of quite a few average Joe customers. Keep up the good work on the channel, boss.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@MMG6906 All true, thanks for the feedback!

[@averagefirechannel]

It's either UniFi Protect or Axis/Avigilon, Hikvision doesn't get a spot on my list for the exact reasons you gave at 9:30, I wouldn't want anybody having a system that's been banned for security concerns, and it scares me a little bit as to how popular Hikvision is in the UK.

[@DPCTechnology]

Agreed!

[@mydublue]

The best practice when choosing a product is to trust the feedback from market, not the government or politicians

[@justintemp]

Does anyone know or suggest a guide on how to access the hik system when it's connected to a unifi switch? I can only access via ip of the switch and only then, indoors and not away from property

[@DPCTechnology]

You need to set up a VPN

[@nzvizier1819]

I love unifi gear and the company i work for installed them as our base PoE switches. If you need to configure not just view your hikvision camera system you can try hik-proconnect. This has the inbuilt function to remotely view the live feed, recorded footage, and remotely configure the system. It seems to work really well so far.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@nzvizier1819 Thanks for the feedback!

[@justintemp]

@@nzvizier1819 can you use that with the browser as some need extensions just to view a feed

Hikvision its P2P, you dont have to open ports.

[@adam-user]

8:40 Security - I'm surprised you didn't mention that Ubiquity had a HUGE security breach letting literally anyone into ANY remotely accessible UniFi Protect system in the world. I'd never trust their remote access ever again.

[@WentworthCCTV]

The video does seem a bit bias to UniFi.

[@aquatrax123]

The security breach was made up by a disgruntled employee who is now in jail.

[@adam-user]

@@aquatrax123 That is a correct statement. That however does not change the fact that all of their Protect systems with all cameras were exposed to the entire world and this can happen any time again. Protect systems used to force you to use a cloud account (no local option was available) therefore this was inevitable. Uniquity let this happen.

[@aquatrax123]

@@adam-user I was not aware that anything got exposed. I thought UI forced the password change as a precaution. In any event, I posted shortly after the 'hack' on UI forums a feature request for E2EE. I am not sure why this is such a big deal to have encryption from the camera to the phone/browser. This would add a lot of protection for the video feeds.

[@veryboringname.]

Can you explain this security breach in more detail? When was literally anyone able to log in to any remotely accessible UniFi Protect system in the world?

[@illusionist75]

Good effort by an IT guy, but security installers globally will show many reasons why a proper CCTV system is the better choice for actual security. They'll also understand basic concepts like wide dynamic range, sensor size and lens size, and where to use what. This is a smart guy, but he's straying a bit outside his lane.

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@icsx]

Hello, slight question. I heard part of this music that is also being used in this video on a finnish ice cream commercial today on TV. Is this public domain?

[@DPCTechnology]

No it is licensed from Epidemic Sound. They are great!

[@shawnwinder9329]

I smashed the like bishin

[@DPCTechnology]

😂 ty

[@TeQniX84]

Never heard of Hik-Connect?

[@nerybarrios99]

yes it is difficult because you're comparing a pro system versus a DIY system,

[@petarcvijetic9256]

you do NOT need port forwarding for hik vision app. YOu should slow down when doing the video so people watching you can take you a little bit more serious

[@adammcrae8029]

I’m a bit confused as to how the pace of the video equates to a less serious tone? 🤔

[@johng.1703]

COMPARISON? is that COMPARISON what it looks like on the desk?

[@DPCTechnology]

😂

[@2QRh6g1I]

Don't forget Ubiquiti's poor response and opaqueness with being breached earlier this year. They lost a lot of user confidence there. Since you give weight to security, surprised you didn't mention that fact.

[@DPCTechnology]

No doubt.. Im pretty sure that was just after I filmed but definitely poor form from Ubiquiti

[@johnpowers5786]

@@DPCTechnology it was fake. It was an internal employee who got jail time.

[@DPCTechnology]

@@johnpowers5786 yeah, its a tough spot to be in.

[@btplaysfortnite]

'It is HIK-VISION' not 'HIKE-VISION'.

[@HellGoodDoogz]

Awesome comparising! Thx! :D

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@hectorsanmej]

Maybe you must renew this review... I think UniFi, today, is a better solution in all ways ;)

[@DPCTechnology]

I'm working on it :)

[@hectorsanmej]

@@DPCTechnology waiting for it :) Thanksss

[@DJaquithFL]

In a few words, the CCP is not welcome on my network. Ubiquiti, Google or any US company that has good person detection will always be my first choice. I guess 2 hours away is too much effort to sell me a system. Any case thanks for the information.

[@DPCTechnology]

I agree..

[@revo2maxx]

LOL I am so sorry but how dumb is this? I mean come on. Uni for the WIN Neither of these systems are a Win.. FFS.. 1 Thing I like the look of the Uni do to the Front facing Ports (If that was NVR and not a Switch lOL) However with that said that is because I rack mount my devices. My switches are front facing , My patch panels are font facing and I have to Change placement for my NVR because my Ports are on the back.. However I am sorry but there are much better systems out there that are Hikvision OEM that offer P2P and that is 1000000% better then any Open Port system.. I have over 10 running DVR/NVR systems running, I have only 1 OEM Hikvision DVR left in my Setup because to be honest I don't like all the BS that people are talking about DVR is bad because NVR is 4k blah blah blah and that isn't true.. I have 8mp NVR and DVR alike and to be honest the DVR works just as good (Better) then the NVR's in truth. When I reset a NVR I have to make so much changes unlike the DVR. I reset a DVR I can have it setup and running with all Grids setup within 1/3 the time it would take me to just Reset a NVR and have to make all Adjustments to the Cameras passwords. If I needed to Reset a 16ch NVR and 16 IP cameras as well it would take 1/16th the time to Reset a DVR and setup Motion.. Or Even IVS on my AI DVR.. Also I have a DVR that I can connect over 2000 feet from my camera can't do that with a NVR without having extra hardware in the setup... Buy Dahua or Dahua OEM like Amcrest. There is so much better options, Night color is awesome, Multi type record setup at the same time. multi type view setup.. Hard to say anything bad about Amcrest. I am sorry Hikvision OEM support is JUNK.. They don't support the end users like Northern Video will tell you to contact your Installer. They don't sale to End users.. Annke does try and help even End users but Products are JUNK and they deny being a Hikvision OEM provider when people are smarter then they are and know better. (They don't even buy their own Mac Addresses like Amcrest does) Yeah Dahua and Hikvision is on Ban list for GOV that is because of some bad issues that are not really as bad as the Orange man has made it out to be lol.. I have 3 Northern DVR's first one back in 2010, then new one 2012 or 13 and the last was in 2016 it was not until an issue in 2018 that I was really unhappy with them and that was when I needed Support. Being told by some one that Calles them self a Specialist that a product I owned couldn't do what I wanted it to do and they don't support it anymore because it was EOL and none in the building to test out What a JOKE.. Annke bought some 5mp recorders to cure my issue of needing TVI for 5mp cameras to get a recorder that don't have RS-485, Chrome didn't work, and Support was little better but change 40+ to return product bought from them to replace it F that.. Again my Recorders and cameras from Amcrest/Dahua can Record multi type events at same time scheduled. Fulltime, Motion, Alarm, MD/Alarm, and even IVS.. Support is good even if and when it is bad.. POE NVR poe camera connect and it up on screen just that fast.. 2018 DVR 16ch 8mp has ability to be 24ch with 8ch IP out of the box.. I have it setup as 6 BNC and 18 IP and works great.. That is only 1 of many but is one of the best for ability it offers 7108-AI and 4216E-AI are the next best I own, With 4116e-HS and others with in that line..

[@ttss5726]

Reviewing cameras yet has a camera man who cant stop zooming in and out of the camera

[@DPCTechnology]

😂

[@DDDarkz]

One is a Chinese brand, and one is Amelican brand. Both countries are competitors, but when a govt has to step into every category of the business to declare a national security risk on well known Chinese brands while the US govt is the biggest security risk on this planet, I think everyone has a brain can figure out the correct answer.

[@qiubin7699]

Hikvision is only banned in your country. Explore the whole range you will be surprised. But clearly you are biased here.

[@dogusyalman3099]

If you say that UBNT wins against Hikvision, you either have no clue on security or getting paid :)

[@DPCTechnology]

Always depends on the application..

[@balla2172]

200+ models vs like 10

[@bjtaudio]

If its plastic, and cannot be rack mounted, forget it, its cheap unprofessional consumer rubbish.. the hikvision NVR is horrible.

[@petarcvijetic9256]

Any one with a bit more CCTV knowledge will always pick Hikvision over Ubiquity. To me Ubiquity cameras look like plastic toys and not CCTV cameras

[@ItzD3fW1sH]

You want to install a cameras that are made and run by the Chinese government with loads of security flaws?

[@mimoslavich6639]

Ubiquity reminds me of Apple aka its locked down nonsense.

[@brothertax]

lol @ 4:18

[@DPCTechnology]

Had to...

[@Notmy00000]

Hikvision= chinees unifi made usa

[@jackadamsdaniels6719]

WAP 😂

[@DPCTechnology]

Had to happen..

[@HydrixTheory]

ubiquiti Ten times better then hikvision lol its not even close this guy on drugs

[@schwab6182]

Great Video!

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks man!