Agent DVR

Agent DVR is an all-purpose video surveillance system geared for the Internet of Things. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and offers a responsive interface that works on everything from phones to tablets to PCs. One of its strongest features is the ability to connect to remote cameras without port forwarding, so setup is easy and painless.

Among its features:

• Multi-device support: Supports a broad range of devices, including IP cameras, ONVIF devices, local USB cameras and audio devices.
• Recording options: Records in MP4, VP8/9, GPU and raw formats to keep CPU usage low.
• Advanced motion detection: Includes a variety of detectors, including basic motion, object tracking, trip wires and object recognition, and audio support.
• Customizable alerts: Supports email, SMS, push notifications and other options to alert you when motion is detected or other events occur.
• Integrations: Works with Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, DeepStack AI, CodeProject.AI, OpenAI (ChatGPT) and PlateRecognizer.com for maximum automation.

Agent DVR can be used in a variety of situations:

• Home security: Works with home automation systems so you can set up automated alarm and recording triggers based on your location and other factors.
• Theft prevention: Uses advanced object recognition and AI to minimize false positives and protect high-value items.
• Wildlife watching: Records and sends notifications when wildlife is detected, useful for monitoring and research.

Agent DVR pricing is tiered and flexible to accommodate different needs:

• Basic: $7.95 per month for 1 server connected, SD playback and email services.
• Pro: $14.95 per month for 3 servers connected, HD playback and permission granting.
• Pro Plus: $29.95 per month for 5 servers connected, HD playback and more features.
• Ultimate: $49.95 per month for 10 servers connected, HD playback and more features.

Agent DVR also offers a free version for local, personal use, so it's a good option for those who want a powerful video surveillance system. You can download the software from the company website, with options for Windows, Docker, Linux and macOS installations.

Published on July 4, 2024