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PM Q&A: Residential perimeter security for true peace of mind
House security shouldn't keep you awake at night—worried about false alarms or, worse, wondering if your system would actually detect a real threat. Yet for lots of house owners, that's exactly the reality with traditional perimeter security systems.
Hikvision recently published a whitepaper that introduces evolving perimeter security solutions through multidimensional sensing technologies and large-scale AI. Using these technologies, we now offer customized short-range perimeter protection solutions designed for residential areas and other areas with single-sided perimeters under 100 meters.
To explore this further, we interviewed Bert Yao, Hikvision’s product manager specializing in video security systems, and Pom Chen, his counterpart specializing in thermal imaging security. They reveal how modern technology is transforming house perimeter security from unreliable alarms into intelligent systems that deliver genuine peace of mind.
Bert: Imagine you've invested in what seems to be a comprehensive house perimeter security solution. You might have some PIR sensors, motion-activated lights, perhaps even a few cameras around your property. You feel secure, right? But then reality hits. First, your neighbor calls at midnight when you’re on holiday because your outdoor alarm has been shrieking for an hour due to a raccoon in your trash. Or, worse, you discover your car was broken into, but your so-called ‘smart’ system somehow missed it entirely because the intruder knew exactly how to avoid your camera setups.
One of the key problems with traditional perimeter security alarms is that they lack video verification. This means that when your system triggers, you either have to physically check your property—which is costly, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous—or you learn to ignore alerts altogether.
Another problem with conventional video-based perimeter security systems is that they suffer from high false alarm rates and missed detections. Animals wandering through your yard, car headlights sweeping across your driveway, tree branches swaying in the wind—all of these can trigger false alarms. Meanwhile, distant or small targets often go completely undetected.
Pom: I would add that another major problem can be environmental vulnerability. Traditional outdoor perimeter security systems become essentially useless during rain, snow, fog, or dust storms.
Our short-range perimeter security solution transforms this entire approach. Instead of relying on intrusion detection, we've created an integrated "AI intelligent analysis + video verification" system. We offer both video and thermal imaging solutions that deliver high detection rates with minimal false alarms. With clear visualization plus accurate identification, house owners can really enjoy peace of mind.
Bert: That’s a great question. Let me start with our video solution because this really showcases how our new technologies can solve real-world problems.
Our video-based perimeter security systems provide large-area coverage. A single DeepinViewX Camera can detect targets up to 120 meters away—more than double the range of traditional cameras. The DeepinViewX PTZ Cameras can reach detection distances of up to 400 meters. Think about the cost savings and installation simplicity this represents.
But range is just the beginning. Our DarkFighter 2.0 technology delivers full-color imaging across wide areas, even at night. I worked with a house owner whose previous system gave him black-and-white footage which was essentially useless. Now, even in low-light conditions, he can identify clothing details on intruders. Some of our cameras also include a built-in speaker to offer real-time deterrence with light and sound alarms.
But I think the real game-changer is the integration of these systems with our latest Guanlan large-scale AI models. This processes visual information on the edge—in other words, in the cameras themselves—to identify real threats and minimize false alarms to a new low. When paired with our AcuSeek NVR, you can do rapid video retrieval. All you have to do is type in what the target looks like, and the system almost immediately finds the footage you are looking for.
Pom: In areas with poor lighting or variable visibility, our thermal imaging solution adds another value. Using bi-spectrum VCA technology (both visible light and thermal imaging) powered by the same Guanlan AI models, we achieve high detection accuracy in all weather and scenarios. It doesn’t matter if intruders are deliberately trying to hide in dark outdoor areas or behind vegetation, or whether there are threats during heavy rain or snow, our HeatPro Cameras can still see them very clearly.
Bert: Our video solution reduces false alarms by 90% compared to traditional AI cameras. These false alarms are a real problem with traditional perimeter security systems because they can be triggered pretty regularly by small animals, camera shake, or environmental changes. Our large AI models filter out all of these nuisance alerts while maintaining sensitivity to genuine threats. So, they know the difference between your family dog playing in the yard and an intruder. They can even differentiate between wind-blown vegetation and intentional human movement.
Pom: Our thermal imaging solution also reduces false alarm rates by 90% compared to traditional thermal imaging cameras without the analysis from our large AI models. And, to repeat: this exceptional performance is delivered across diverse environmental conditions, even if intruders are hiding behind vegetation or if the weather is extremely harsh.
Bert: I think the decision whether to choose a video or thermal imaging system comes down to your specific environment and security requirements.
For relatively simple environments with reasonable lighting conditions, our video solution is often perfect. I’m thinking of suburban neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and many office buildings. They’re also great for properties where you need to identify specific details to gather evidence, such as clothing or license plate numbers. I would also say that they’re a great fit for many factories, warehouses, parking areas, temporary construction sites, and commercial properties, so long as the coverage areas are manageable and straightforward. One last application worth mentioning is for existing camera infrastructures, where a backend upgrade can add new intelligence to improve performance.
Pom: Thermal imaging is the right choice when things get a bit more challenging. If you need protection in regions with frequent storms, dense fog, or extreme weather, then thermal imaging solutions are the right way to go. They’re also appropriate for large, detached houses, estates, and gated communities where traditional cameras simply can’t cover all areas effectively. They are even more appropriate if the property is surrounded by dense vegetation or if it is a high-end residential property where security is paramount. Thermal imaging systems are also suitable for industrial sites such as factories and warehouses, which need to balance optimal protection with minimal maintenance.
Whether you choose video or thermal imaging, you're getting technology that transforms residential perimeter security from a source of constant worry into dependable, intelligent protection you can finally trust for peace of mind.
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Ready to upgrade your residential perimeter security? Contact us for a personalized consultation or visit our website to discover which perimeter security solution best fits your property's unique needs.
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