r/videosurveillance

For monitoring a private property, I’m looking for a camera solution that can:

• capture license plates,
• detect whether a vehicle entered or left the area,
• and trigger a webhook/event for further processing.

While researching, I came across the Axis models with AXIS Object Analytics. From what I understand, some detection logic can run directly on the camera itself, including webhook/event triggering, which is exactly what I’m looking for.

However, from the specifications and documentation, I’m not completely sure whether the cameras can actually perform proper license plate recognition without additional licenses/software.

In the API specification, I found attributes like LicensePlate with properties such as plate_number, which makes me think some LPR functionality exists.

My use case is relatively simple:

• no barrier/gate control,
• no cloud dependency,
• no external AI server if possible,
• just detecting which vehicles are currently on the property.

The detected license plates would be matched against my own database/system.
If a plate cannot be recognized, the event should still be registered and reviewed manually later.

Does this work with the standard Axis P- or Q-series cameras using AXIS Object Analytics alone?
Or do I still need additional Axis licenses/apps for actual license plate recognition?

Are there better alternatives with:

• onboard processing,
• local-only operation,
• webhook/API support,
• no recurring fees,
• and reliable vehicle + license plate detection?

Thanks!

Looking for proper design software for proposals. Three keep showing up in my searches:

- CCTV Design Tool

- CCTVplanner

- JVSG

JVSG looks solid but €360/year is hard to swallow before I even know if I'll like it. The other two are way cheaper monthly so I can try and bail.

Anyone here actually tried any of them? Which did you stick with and why?

I have some consumer-grade video surveillance cameras at my business (3), and I am looking to use their data to get statistics on visitor frequency and duration. The cameras are motion-activated and detect persons. I don't need to know anything about the particular individuals, just 'how many people are visiting per day/month/year, the busiest times, and how long does the typical visitor stick around.' Since this is for my company's research, I am wary of services that would use my data for other purposes other than our research. Any suggestions?

I have mobile trucks that I’d like to be able to keep an eye on no matter where they are. Is reolink a good option? What are my options, actually?

I have suspicion someone is sabotaging some work of mine to get me fired. I'd like to set up a hidden camera, but the problem is it's a shared lab workspace. I need recommendations for a hidden camera disguised as something really innocuous. Pens, wall chargers, and things like that are good - anything people aren't likely to touch to take. Stuff like a water bottle or decor won't work.

I'd ideally like it to be something that will save the footage on the camera itself, but where I could also look at a live view since I need to see a very specific area clearly. Sound isn't necessary.

My house is for sale and someone came to look at it today. My little sister just got home from school and was connecting her controller to her laptop and saw a device called "bkx usb2.0 2mp camera" no one has ever seen this before until today. I have no clue where it could be connected since it is prob USB due to the name and I also checked everything that was connected to my router and I dont see anything named something similar except some stuff that isnt named. I'm not so sure what else to do so Im asking here

Edit: My house is decently big so the device dosent appear on my PC in the basement but will In the living room upstairs. (I'm yet to try other places)

So I have a weird conundrum. I got security cameras specifically because i'm in a somewhat safe neighborhood, there is an issue though, and someone is targeting me, specifically for my security cameras. They unplug the cameras and then steal them while I am at work. When I go to check the cloud, it does not show anybody approaching. they turn off the electricity and steal it so it does not sync up to the cloud.

I'm currently using wise and I even subscribed to their services in hopes that it would catch them whenever they are stealing. No luck even with their subscription. Does anyone have any recommendations of security cameras? I have a ton of micro Sd cards that I can use for those cameras. I'm looking for a subscription types only during certain seasons. That's usually spring and summer when they are always targeting me every year. Do you guys have any recommendations? I tried setting up 2 cameras, fake cameras, hidden cameras and they steal all of it...

hi guys. I purchase (and paid in full) for a XRN-1620SB1-8TB 16 channel recording system through ADT. Unfortunately they are absolutely the worst and I cancelled my service through them. When I originally purchased the system, it was recording for 60+ days, and now it is barely recording 30 days.
My question is, is there a way to use the Wisenet system and the cameras, but just get rid of the ADT operating system? Thank you!!!

I just installed an AXIS P3738-PLE camera on my HikVision NVR. I am using ONVIF and it is diplaying on the NVR. The problem is that it is NOT recording. I have tried settings under "events" and still no luck. I do have a schedule set.

Suggestions?

JB

I purchased a new home with an existing video surveillance system and would like to add an additional camera but I need admin access (prev owners) and can’t figure out how to reset. Can someone point me in the right direction here?

The system is Speco. I did not locate a reset on back of box. Did not locate a reset on inside, and have submitted password reset via the Speco online tech support (no response) and called Speco tech support and waited an embarrassing amount of time for no pickup, or callback.