Meraki MV12 Indoor Security Cameras Managed in the Cloud

A little over a year ago, Cisco Meraki launched a new product category and expanded its portfolio to include security cameras. The introduction of MV brought a revolutionary architecture to the world of physical security, placing video storage and processing in the same camera. Today we are unveiling MV12, which represents a major leap in security cameras and advanced video analytics.

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Meraki MV12 Indoor Security Cameras Managed in the Cloud

Video surveillance without the need for NVRs or VMS recording systems, all managed from the cloud and, above all, easy to configure. Simplicity in every sense of the word.

We highlight the centralized management in the cloud, which allows us to access the image in real time, configure and make all settings from any authorized device.

camera and removes the network video recorder (NVR) from the equation. This not only dramatically simplifies installation but also provides remote troubleshooting tools, reducing resolution time and freeing up staff Meraki and works with a license model, there is no management through the Meraki control panel ensures that firmware updates The MV12 model improving excellence: Wifi, object detection and machine learning

Unlike many other video analytics solutions that require bulky servers, expensive software and often dedicated hardware to operate, MV12 stays true to Meraki’s core values by offering an all-in-one solution. It leverages the same hardware that powers many smartphones, and puts one in each camera, the work of analyzing the video happens in the camera itself, not in the cloud or on a server.

What does this mean in terms of functionality?

With an industry-leading processor, the MV12 models are not only capable of providing high-definition video (1080p), but also enable built-in analytical capabilities that previously, as we have mentioned, required additional software and hardware. Once installed, they harness the power of vision and machine learning. These cameras will learn to identify categories of objects, such as people ( not to be confused with “facial recognition”, which links images to unique identities) and gains more accuracy over time. For example, over time, MV12 will quantify how many people walked by a store’s storefront or people at a bus stop, defining patterns of behavior.

The design and internal architecture of the cameras allow storing up to 256Gb of information, without the need of any external system, and thanks to the intelligent development, the Meraki cameras are able to process the scenario and only save the information when changes are made to the image, so all unnecessary information does not waste resources:

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The following video shows how motion search works in Cisco Meraki MV and how it facilitates the retroactive identification of critical events without using the fast forward button:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bE78Vue0FM

MV12 is an indoor camera with easy video management, easy video clip export and sharing, bandwidth optimization, cloud management and through machine learning adds the ability to detect objects and even people.

The new generation of meraki MV12 cameras, which among other features includes:

    • Managed in the cloud with full Meraki dashboard integration
    • Plug and Play implementation with auto-configuration
    • Remote focus and aperture adjustment
    • Dynamic transition from day to night with IR lighting
    • Optimized motion indexing engine with historical search
    • Shared video panel with individual layouts supporting multiple cameras
    • Selective export capability with proxy in the cloud
    • Video processing for object detection with machine learning
    • Motion-based retention and scheduling
    • Highly granular view, review and export of user permissions with SAML integration

All specifications: meraki MV camera

We make a hardware comparison between the three MV12 models

MV12W, with a wide field of view (FOV), provides contextual imaging

MV12N, with a narrow FOV helps to identify subjects

MV12WE offers small storage and a wide field of view at an economical price level.

Meraki MV12N Meraki MV12W Meraki MV12WE
CAMERA
1/3″ 4MP (2688×1520) progressive CMOS image sensor
high endurance solid state storage 256GB 256GB 128GB
mm focal length 3.8mm 2.8mm 2.8mm
f/1.8 minimum aperture
FIELD OF VIEW
73° horizontal 114° horizontal 114° horizontal
44° vertical 61° vertical 61° vertical
86° diagonal 132° diagonal 132° diagonal
1/32.000s to 1/30s shutter speed
Minimum illumination 0.18 Lux (standard recording) and 0.01 Lux (night mode)
S/N Ratio 52.9dB
Built-in IR illuminators, effective up to 15m (49ft)
VIDEO
1080p HD video recording (1920×1080) with H.264 encoding
Cloud augmented edge storage (video at the edge, metadata in the cloud)
Direct live streaming with no client software (native browser playback)**.
Stream video anywhere with autotmatic cloud proxy
DATA SECURITY
Full disk encryption (256-bit)
Automatically purchased and provisioned TLS certificates (publicly-signed)
NETWORKING
1x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45)

Dual band WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
DSCP traffic marking
** Browser support for H.264 decoding required.

Do you want to try this security camera free of charge?

With the Meraki Trial program, you can try any combination of Cisco Meraki products on your network at no charge. If Meraki is not right for you, simply return the equipment with the return shipping label.

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