Over the past year, SmartVision has clearly moved away from the image of “just another VMS” toward a more practical day-to-day working tool. No loud breakthroughs. Just many small improvements that together simplify the routine work of engineers and operators.
In short, the idea of the year is simple: less manual work, less unnecessary data, more control over the system.
The camera grid now behaves predictably. The image automatically fits the tile size and does not require extra adjustments. The picture no longer jumps or gets cropped.
Double-click still expands the camera to full screen. The workflow logic has not changed, so there is no need to relearn anything.
Camera connection with less manual input
ONVIF auto-discovery has become more stable, especially for popular models. The system now more often finds the camera on its own and applies the correct parameters.
This matters in real deployments because most issues typically occur during the connection stage.
Now a camera can be copied entirely with all parameters: streams, detectors, zones, schedules, and rules.
The approach is simple. Configure one reference camera and then replicate it. This primarily reduces errors during large-scale deployments.
Archive across multiple disks
Recording can be distributed across multiple disks and network storage with defined limits. This helps avoid situations where a single disk unexpectedly fills up.
The archive can be arranged across local drives, NAS, and other storage in the required order.
Open recording format
Video is saved directly in MP4. No proprietary formats or special players.
The disk can be connected to any standard computer and opened with a regular media player. Files are neatly organized by camera and date: events separately, continuous recording separately, timelapse separately.
Two recording modes
There is a universal mode with transcoding to H.264 for maximum compatibility.
There is also an efficient mode where the stream is saved as is, including H.265. In this case CPU load is lower and the system handles large numbers of cameras more easily.
The choice depends on the task: compatibility or maximum performance.
More stable PTZ control
PTZ control has become more precise. Presets respond faster and delays are reduced.
This is especially noticeable where a single PTZ camera covers multiple zones.
DHCP issue addressed
Automatic IP update by MAC address has been added. If a camera receives a new IP after reboot, the system usually finds it automatically.
This resolves the typical “camera disappeared due to DHCP” situation.
Motion detection is less noisy
Motion algorithms have been refined to react less to shadows, snow, and glare.
As a result, false events are reduced and notifications become more meaningful.
Regional license plate recognition
Different recognition models are used for different countries. The system automatically determines the plate type and selects the appropriate algorithm.
At the same time, results still depend on camera position, lighting, and frame rate. Physics still applies.
Smoke and fire detection
The module works as an additional visual safety layer. It does not replace fire alarm systems but can notice scene changes earlier in some cases.
Useful for warehouses, parking areas, and industrial sites.
Timelapse for archive savings
Timelapse allows recording one frame per second or per minute and significantly reduces storage usage.
When activity appears, the system automatically switches back to normal recording. Useful for construction sites and remote locations.
SmartVision has become calmer and requires fewer manual actions. No loud promises. Just more automation, more careful resource usage, and more predictable behavior in real-world conditions.