The Watchguard Compact Series delivers Ultra HD surveillance with AI over your existing coaxial cable. DVRs in the range feature great cross compatibility, enabling you to upgrade cameras you’re not happy with, keep existing cameras you do like, and add AI alerts to improve your security experience. This makes them perfect for partial CCTV upgrades or upgrades on a budget. Monitor your home or business and keep all that you love safe with Watchguard Compact Series HDCVI DVRs.
AI Functions |
Face Recognition / Perimeter Protection / Smart Motion Detection (SMD+) |
AI Search (Face Recognition) |
Up to 8 target face images at the same time |
AI Search (Perimeter Protection) |
Search by target classification (Human, Vehicle) |
AI Search (SMD+) |
Search by target classification (Human, Vehicle) |
Alarm Input / Output |
N/A |
Audio In/Out |
1 input / 1 output (RCA) |
Auxiliary Inputs |
1 x RS485 port (for PTZ control) |
Backup Modes |
USB Device / Network |
Bit Rate |
32Kbps ~ 6144Kbps Per Channel |
Coax Input Support |
8 channels up to 8.0MP/7fps (HDCVI), 960H/25fps (analogue) |
Database Application |
Each database can be applied to video channels independently |
Database Management |
Up to 10 face databases with 20,000 face images in total. Name, gender, birthday, nationality, address, ID information can be added to each face picture. |
Dimensions |
260mm x 238mm x 48mm (1U) |
Display Resolution |
HDMI: 3840 x 2160 to 1280 x 720 ; VGA: 1920 x 1080 to 1280 x 720 |
Display Split |
1/4/8/9 (16 with IP extension mode enabled) |
Ethernet |
1x RJ-45 port (1000MB) |
Frame Rate (Main) |
8.0MP (1~7fps), 6.0MP (1fps~10fps), 4.0MP (1~15fps), 1080p and lower (1~25fps) |
Frame Rate (Sub) |
960H (1 ~15fps) |
Frame Rate (Third) |
N/A |
Internal HDD |
1 x SATA port, up to 16TB, max. 16TB HDD capacity |
IP Input Max. Bandwidth |
128Mbps |
IP Input Max. Resolution |
8.0MP |
IP Input Support |
8 channels |
Main Processor |
Embedded Processor |
Max. User Access |
128 users |
Maximum Resolution |
Configurable from 8.0MP (3840 x 2160) to CIF (352 x 288) |
Network Functions |
HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, P2P |
Object Classification (Perimeter Protection) |
Human / vehicle secondary recognition for tripwire and intrusion |
Operating Environment |
-10°C ~ 55°C / 10% ~ 90% RH |
Operating System |
Embedded Linux |
OSD |
Camera title, Time, Video loss, Camera lock, Motion detection, Recording |
Performance (Face Recognition) |
Max. 12 pictures per second, 2 channel video stream only supports analog cameras (Performance varies depending on camera and resolution) |
Performance (Perimeter Protection) |
2 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel (advanced) ; 8 channels, 10 IVS for each channel (general) |
Performance (SMD+) |
8 Channels |
Playback Sync |
1/4/9 |
Power Consumption |
<10W |
Power Supply |
12VDC / 2A |
Rackmount Units |
N/A |
Rackmountable |
No |
Record Interval |
1 ~ 60 min (default: 60 min), Pre-record: 1 ~ 30 sec, Post-record: 10 ~ 300 sec |
Record Modes |
Manual / Schedule (Regular, Continuous), Motion Detection, Video Loss, Alarm, Stop |
Remote View |
iOS (iPhone, iPad); Android devices |
Search Modes |
Time /Date, Alarm, Motion detection and Exact search (to the second), smart search |
Stranger Mode |
Detect strangers face (not in database) |
Supported Video Inputs |
HDCVI / HDTVI / AHD / Analogue / IP |
Trigger Events |
Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer and Screen Tips |
Trigger Events (Face Recognition) |
Recording, PTZ, tour, alarm, push video notification, email notification, FTP upload, snapshot, internal buzzer, screen tip overlay, and voice prompt |
Two-way Talk |
Reuse channel 1 audio input/output |
USB Interface |
2 x USB ports (1 x USB 2.0 , 1 x USB 3.0) |
Video Compression |
AI Coding / H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
Video Detection |
Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396 (22 × 18), Video Loss, Tampering and Diagnosis |
Video Input |
8 channel BNC |
Video Output |
1 HDMI / 1 VGA |
Weight |
1.0kg (without HDD) |
✔️ Warehoused and ships from Sydney.
✔️ All our products are 100% genuine. No Grey Imports!
✔️ Electronic devices are all eligible for any manufacturer software updates!
The warranty covers defects in materials or broken components that could affect the regular operation of the product. If a device is faulty, we will mediate the warranty process with the manufacturer for you. We will handle this as fast and efficiently as possible. We will not wait for the manufacturer to send your replacement, when your item is determined to be faulty we will send you a new replacement as soon as possible.