By connecting a microphone locally to the HVR and wiring a loudspeaker system such as the VoiceOff from the HVR to a surveillance area, the CCTV operator can talk back to 2 separate zones. This feature can be used for security purposes to warn off an intruder or for communication with a visitor at entrance gates.

Allows you to select a specific area in an image recording and search it for video motion detected events. For example, if a car is stolen, Instant Detective helps to find the car's motion events in a specific area, saving time and providing vital evidence.

The alienHybrid has unsurpassed HDD management, allowing critical cameras to be allocated specific drives for recording, extending the recording period. It also features the 'Duplicate' drive recording facility for backup and a 'File Lock' facility to prevent overwriting critical files.

On IP cameras, alarm signals are sent over the network to the HVR, requiring no additional wiring. The system retains footage from prior to an event, and video loss or tampering triggers an alarm, providing enhanced security.

You can remotely control up to 16 devices, such as lights, gates, or alarms, via client software. This feature can be used to activate sounders or relays for warning intruders or granting access to authorized individuals.