Alternatives to Dahua for a new system
Package 2: Hikvision IP CCTV
Hikvision 2MP 1080P IP camera, Hikvision NVR network recorder, 1TB hard disk for recording
1 camera: S$4792 cameras: S$6293 cameras: S$7694 cameras: S$899
Best for: IP system with one network cable per camera
Package 3: Uniview 4MP ColorHunter IP
Uniview 4MP camera with full-colour night video, Uniview NVR recorder, 1TB hard disk for recording
1 camera: S$4992 cameras: S$6893 cameras: S$9194 cameras: S$1,069
Best for: Sharper 4MP video and colour footage after dark
Package 1: Hikvision 1080P dome or bullet
Hikvision 2MP 1080P camera (dome or bullet), Hikvision DVR recorder, 1TB hard disk for recording
1 camera: S$3792 cameras: S$4593 cameras: S$5594 cameras: S$639
Best for: Lowest-cost wired system for a flat or small shop
Prices as shown on our package cards. WhatsApp us for a quote for your premises.
Which guides help Dahua owners?
- Viewing on a phone: the DMSS app guide
- Viewing on a computer: SmartPSS and Dahua NVR software
- Forgotten or default passwords: the Dahua password guide
- Choosing a replacement: Hikvision and Dahua compared
| If you had | Consider | Why | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahua HDCVI cameras with an XVR | Package 1: Hikvision with DVR | Reuses coaxial cabling | S$379 |
| Dahua IP cameras with an NVR | Package 2: Hikvision IP | Reuses network cabling | S$479 |
| Dahua full-colour cameras | Package 3: Uniview ColorHunter | Colour at night, 4MP | S$499 |
What can you do when a Dahua part fails?
If one camera fails, a compatible camera can often be fitted to the same cable. If the recorder fails, your existing cameras may work with a new recorder, depending on their type. Send us the model numbers and we will tell you what can be kept before you spend anything.
What do we install instead?
Hikvision for most homes and businesses, and Uniview where colour video at night or 4MP detail matters. Both use the same kind of network cabling as a Dahua IP system, so the cables already in your walls can usually stay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still get Dahua cameras from you?
We no longer supply Dahua for new installations. We can suggest a compatible Hikvision or Uniview model.
Will a Hikvision camera work on my Dahua recorder?
Sometimes, through the ONVIF standard, but not every feature carries across. Send the recorder model and we will check.
Is Dahua's old app still usable?
Dahua replaced gDMSS and iDMSS with the DMSS app. Our DMSS guide explains how to move across.
