Hikvision & Ajax Systems
CCTV & Surveillance
We've been putting cameras on London houses since 2014, and most CCTV we get called to replace failed for the same reason: it was pointed at the wrong things. We start with where burglars actually enter — the side gate, not the front door — then fit Hikvision and Ajax kit that records colour evidence at night and puts a photo on your phone within nine seconds.
Why TechnoActive
Why choose us for cctv & surveillance
Here's what a decade of London installs has taught us: camera count matters less than camera placement, night performance is where cheap systems lie on the box, and footage nobody can retrieve is the same as no footage. So we design coverage plans, not camera installations — a survey that maps every entry point and blind spot before we specify a single unit. Then the cameras join your alarm and automation: detection floods the garden with light, sirens fire, and the photo evidence is on your phone before an intruder reaches the back door.
What Good CCTV Feels Like
A day with your CCTV system
Your cameras watching. Your building protected. You in complete control.
System Ready
Every camera passes its daily self-test. Hikvision ColorVu cameras ready for full-colour recording. Ajax motion sensors calibrated. All devices online and communicating.
Family Leaves
As you lock the front door, Ajax arms automatically via your Loxone system. Interior cameras switch to maximum sensitivity mode. Motion detection becomes active in every room.
Motion Detected
MotionCam captures a photo. Ajax sends it to your phone instantly. It's the local fox, not an intruder. You swipe it away. No false alarms, no police callouts.
Alert Validated
This is different. MotionCam shows a person approaching your side gate. The camera recorded 5 seconds before motion. You see them trying handles. Ajax sends the photo to monitoring station for verification.
Intelligent Response
Verified as intruder. Siren activates immediately. All exterior lights flood on. Cameras across your property start recording. Your phone connects to the monitoring station operator. "Mr Smith, this is ABC Security. We have a verified intrusion at your address."
System Reset
False alarm resolved. The local cat set off the sensor. One tap "Reset" and everything returns to normal: lights off, cameras back to normal sensitivity, the siren silent. Another successful night for your 24/7 digital security officer.
Everything happens automatically. Your cameras are always watching. You only get notified when it matters.
Capabilities
Complete cctv & surveillance capabilities
Every aspect of your security, delivered by one intelligent system.
Hikvision AcuSense — AI That Tells People from Animals
The single biggest complaint we hear from people with existing CCTV is alert fatigue: two hundred notifications a day for foxes, headlights and tree branches, until they mute the app entirely — which is the day the system stops protecting them. AcuSense fixes the actual problem. Its deep learning classifies every motion event as person, vehicle or irrelevant, so your phone only goes off for a human on your property. And when you need footage, AcuSearch pulls "every person detected on Tuesday" in seconds instead of an evening of scrubbing.
- Deep learning AI with 99% accuracy distinguishing people, vehicles, and animals
- AcuSearch: retrieve footage by object type instantly — no manual scrubbing
- Perimeter protection alerts only trigger for human intrusions
- Smart Hybrid Light: camera auto-selects IR, white light, or both based on conditions
Hikvision ColorVu 3.0 — Full Colour at 0.0005 Lux
We've sat with clients reviewing break-in footage from systems other people fitted, and the pattern repeats: a grey, grainy figure the police can do nothing with. Night performance is where budget CCTV actually fails, because London burglaries happen in the dark. ColorVu records genuine colour on a moonless night — jacket colour, car colour, a readable plate — which is the difference between footage as decoration and footage as evidence.
- Full colour recording down to 0.0005 lux — near-total darkness
- HikAI-ISP with AI noise reduction and AI Wide Dynamic Range
- True colour correction with 3D LUT technology for accurate evidence
- Smart Hybrid Light auto-switches between colour and IR based on conditions
Ajax MotionCam — Photo Evidence in 9 Seconds
MotionCam is the device that changed how our monitored clients live with their alarms. It's a wireless motion detector with a camera inside: when it triggers, the first photo is on your phone in nine seconds, and your monitoring station sees the same image. That photo is what decides whether police are dispatched or the alert is dismissed as the cat — which is why our MotionCam clients keep their police response record clean while neighbours with bell-only alarms get ignored.
- First photo on your phone within 9 seconds of motion detection
- HDR camera with IR backlight for clear evidence day and night
- Two independent PIR sensors with LISA algorithm — virtually zero false alarms
- PhOD version: capture photos on-demand at any time from the Ajax app
Ajax Video Cameras — Encrypted, AI-Powered Surveillance
The dirty secret of cheap IP cameras is where the footage goes — unencrypted streams, offshore clouds, ports left open to the internet. We fit Ajax TurretCam and BulletCam because the encryption is end-to-end (the JetSparrow protocol can't be intercepted or spoofed) and everything lives in the same app as your alarm. One login for the whole security system, and your footage never leaves equipment you own.
- Up to 8MP (3840x2160) resolution with H.265 encoding
- Smart IR to 50m with automatic intensity adjustment
- JetSparrow encrypted protocol — footage cannot be intercepted
- AI detection: people, vehicles, pets with True Wide Dynamic Range
Two World-Class Brands
The best of Hikvision and Ajax
We install both — and know exactly when to use which. The result is a system that sees everything, analyses intelligently, and sends you verified evidence before you even ask.
Hikvision
Maximum Image Quality
- AcuSense AI — Distinguishes people, vehicles, and animals with 99% accuracy. Zero unnecessary alerts.
- ColorVu 3.0 — Full colour at 0.0005 lux — see clothing, faces, and plates in total darkness.
- AcuSearch — Search all footage by object type in seconds. No manual scrubbing.
- 4K Ultra HD — Up to 8MP resolution. Digital zoom without losing detail. Evidence-grade clarity.
Best for: Driveways, perimeters, wide-area coverage, evidence recording
Ajax Systems
Alarm-Verified Intelligence
- MotionCam — Photo evidence on your phone within 9 seconds. See what triggered the alarm before anyone responds.
- LISA Algorithm — Dual PIR sensors with correlation analysis. Virtually zero false alarms, ever.
- Encrypted Protocol — JetSparrow encrypted streaming. Your footage cannot be intercepted or spoofed.
- One App — Cameras and alarm in a single Ajax app. Arm, disarm, view, and verify from anywhere.
Best for: Entry zones, alarm integration, photo verification, monitoring stations
Products We Install
Your security system hardware
Hikvision AcuSense 4K
Deep-learning AI camera classifying every motion event. Distinguishes people and vehicles from animals. AcuSearch video retrieval. Available in dome, turret, and bullet formats.
8MP • AcuSense AI • Smart Hybrid Light
Hikvision ColorVu 3.0
Full-colour recording down to 0.0005 lux. HikAI-ISP image processing. True-colour evidence at night — critical for police identification.
4K • 0.0005 lux • HikAI-ISP
Ajax MotionCam Outdoor
Wireless PIR detector with built-in HDR camera. First photo to your phone in 9 seconds. LISA dual-sensor algorithm for near-zero false alarms. IP55 rated.
15m range • 105° FOV • 9s photo delivery
Ajax TurretCam / BulletCam
Wired IP cameras at 5MP or 8MP. Smart IR to 50m. JetSparrow encrypted streaming. ONVIF support. AI detection: people, vehicles, pets.
5MP/8MP • IR 50m • Encrypted
Hikvision AcuSense NVR
Network video recorder with full-channel AI analytics. AcuSearch retrieval across all cameras. Redundant RAID storage. Dedicated surveillance VLAN.
4-32 channels • RAID • AcuSearch
Ajax NVR
Ajax network video recorder integrates camera footage directly with the Ajax security hub. One app for alarms and cameras. Photo verification linked to alarm events.
Hub integrated • One app • ONVIF
The Difference
Why this approach wins
Cameras That Analyse, Not Just Record
Hikvision AcuSense classifies every motion event before you see it. Ajax MotionCam sends photo evidence of exactly what triggered the alarm. Your monitoring station sees the same photo and only escalates real threats — keeping your police response record clean.
Colour at Night Changes Everything
Grainy black-and-white footage is useless as evidence. ColorVu 3.0 captures clothing colours, facial features, and licence plates in near-total darkness. Police need colour footage. Insurers need identifiable evidence. ColorVu delivers both.
Integrated, Not Standalone
Cameras connect to your Ajax alarm and Loxone automation. A detection event triggers lights to flood on, alarms to sound, and video clips to arrive on your phone — fully automated, all within seconds.
Encrypted End-to-End
Ajax cameras use JetSparrow encrypted protocol — footage cannot be intercepted. Hikvision NVRs run on dedicated VLANs isolated from your home network. No cloud hacks, no exposed ports, no unauthorised access.
Also Included
Everything you need
Remote Live View
Watch live feeds from any camera worldwide. Hik-Connect and Ajax apps give instant access from iPhone or Android. Share temporary access with family or your security company.
Instant Push Alerts
Motion, line crossing, and intrusion events push directly to your phone with a thumbnail. Know exactly what triggered the alert and respond from the app.
GDPR-Compliant Setup
We configure retention periods, coverage zones, and signage to comply with UK GDPR and ICO guidance. We provide a CCTV policy document template for your property.
Concealed Cabling
Wherever possible, cables run through walls, lofts, and conduit. Clean installation with no exposed wires that could be tampered with.
Dedicated VLAN
Cameras run on a dedicated network segment isolated from your home WiFi. Even if your main network is compromised, your cameras keep recording.
Professional Monitoring
Optional 24/7 monitoring connection. Ajax MotionCam sends photo verification directly to your Alarm Receiving Centre for graded police response.
How We Deliver
Our process
Security Survey
We visit your property and produce a coverage blueprint identifying every entry point, blind spot, and risk zone. This determines camera placement and type.
Camera Specification
Hikvision AcuSense or ColorVu for maximum coverage. Ajax MotionCam for alarm-critical zones. Right camera for each position — always.
Professional Installation
Cameras installed with concealed cabling. NVR configured with AcuSense AI. Dedicated VLAN. Ajax cameras enrolled and tested end-to-end.
App Configuration
Hik-Connect and Ajax apps set up on all your devices. Push notifications tested. Remote viewing verified from multiple locations before handover.
Training & Support
Full walkthrough of playback, alerts, and live view. GDPR documentation provided. Ongoing support included — one call away if anything needs adjusting.
FAQ
Common questions
Hikvision specialises in maximum image quality — 4K AcuSense AI, ColorVu full-colour night vision, and smart NVR storage. Ajax specialises in alarm-integrated verification — MotionCam delivers photo evidence to your phone within 9 seconds of a trigger. Many London clients use both: Hikvision for coverage and image quality, Ajax for alarm verification and monitoring.
AcuSense is Hikvision's deep learning AI that classifies every motion event as a person, vehicle, or irrelevant object (animals, trees, weather). Instead of hundreds of false motion alerts per day, you only get notified for actual human intrusions. AcuSearch then lets you retrieve footage by searching "show me all people detected on Tuesday" in seconds.
MotionCam is a wireless PIR motion detector with a built-in HDR camera. When triggered, it captures 2-5 photos and sends the first to your phone in 9 seconds. Your monitoring station receives the same photo and can verify whether police dispatch is needed — eliminating false alarm callouts entirely.
A typical 3-4 bed London house needs 4-6 cameras: front door, rear garden, side access gates, driveway, and secondary entry points. We design based on your specific property layout after a free site survey.
A 4-camera Hikvision AcuSense system with NVR typically costs £2,500-£5,000 installed. An Ajax MotionCam system costs £1,500-£3,000. A combined Hikvision and Ajax system runs £4,000-£8,000. We provide itemised quotes after a free site survey.
Three, over and over. First: every camera pointed at the front of the house while burglars come through the side gate and rear garden — police data and our own callouts both say the back is where entries happen. Second: cameras mounted low enough to be reached, unplugged or turned. Third: nobody ever tested retrieving footage until the day they needed it, and the NVR had stopped recording months earlier. Our surveys exist to design all three mistakes out, and every installation ends with you retrieving a clip yourself before we leave.
This is the question that causes real disputes, so we take it seriously. Legally, domestic CCTV that captures space beyond your own boundary brings UK GDPR obligations, and pointing a camera into a neighbour's garden or windows invites an ICO complaint. During installation we physically aim cameras at your property and use privacy masking to black out any neighbouring areas that fall inside a useful field of view — you keep the coverage, the footage stays compliant, and you stay on good terms next door.
Yes, when installed correctly. We configure cameras to cover only your property, set appropriate footage retention periods, and provide CCTV signage and a policy document template compliant with ICO guidance.
Yes. Hikvision cameras use the Hik-Connect app for live view, playback, and push notifications. Ajax cameras and NVR are managed through the Ajax app alongside your alarm system. Both work on iPhone and Android from anywhere worldwide.
Ajax cameras can function as standalone IP cameras via ONVIF protocol, compatible with any NVR. However, full photo-verified alarm integration and one-app control require an Ajax Hub. We recommend pairing Ajax cameras with an Ajax alarm system for maximum capability.
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