Video Surveillance
Video Surveillance is a camera and recording system used to monitor, record, review, and remotely view activity around a home or business.
Security, Surveillance & Access Control
Davis Video Surveillance terms and planning language for Chicago-area residential and commercial AV projects.
Definition Category
Security, Surveillance & Access Control
Security Camera
Security Camera is a camera used for monitoring interior or exterior areas, often connected to a recorder, app, or security system.
IP Camera
IP Camera is a network camera that sends digital video over Ethernet or Wi-Fi rather than traditional analog video cable.
Dome Camera
Dome Camera is a camera housed in a dome-shaped enclosure, often used for discreet indoor or commercial surveillance.
Bullet Camera
Bullet Camera is a visible cylindrical camera commonly used outdoors where deterrence, direction, or longer range is helpful.
Doorbell Camera
Doorbell Camera is a camera integrated into a doorbell station for entry monitoring, alerts, and visitor communication.
Night Vision
Night Vision is camera capability that improves visibility in dark conditions, often using infrared illumination or low-light sensors.
Motion Detection
Motion Detection is camera or sensor technology that identifies movement and can trigger recording, alerts, lighting, or automation.
Video Analytics
Video Analytics is software that analyzes camera video for events such as people, vehicles, line crossing, motion, or tampering.
NVR
NVR is network video recorder, a device or server that records and manages video from IP cameras.
DVR
DVR is digital video recorder, a recording device commonly associated with analog or coax-based surveillance systems.
Remote Viewing
Remote Viewing is accessing live or recorded camera video from a phone, tablet, computer, or secure web interface.
Privacy Mask
Privacy Mask is a configured blocked area in a camera view that prevents recording or viewing sensitive zones.
Access Control
Access Control is a system of credentials, locks, readers, rules, and logs that manages who can enter controlled areas.
Video Intercom
Video Intercom is an entry communication system that lets occupants see, speak with, and often unlock access for visitors.