The Camect 60-1SSD is a small form factor PC with pre-installed software to provide NVR functionality with AI detection capabilities. This model is based around an ASUS NUC12WSH with dimensions of 11.8 x 11.2 x 5.4 cm and is fed from a 19v DC power supply. Options for 2, 4, and 8TB SSD storage are available. Its bandwidth is rated for up to 60Mp of recording capacity, so equivalent to around 30 x 1080p cameras or a mix to that limit.
Getting started
The unit is simply connected via its power supply to a suitable power source and a network connection with access to the outside world. Connecting to the device’s web page at “home.camect.com” on a standard browser will display a few simple questions to log into the site with a preference for Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple or Microsoft credentials being preferred to avoid e-mail’s confirmation requirement. You are then presented with a terms and conditions page for acceptance before taking you to the initial home page; here the hub will be identified on the local network and you are invited to open it, with an option to rename it from its default. Chrome and Safari browsers are recommended but Edge performed well after ignoring its connection warning. Selecting the hub from the home page identifies any ONVIF enabled cameras on the local network, and these are made available for connection once the administrator’s name and password are entered. Options are given for taking control of the camera passwords in case default passwords have been used.
The unit uses a Linux operating system and while it has all relevant PC connectivity is not intended to be used for display or control purposes. The HDMI output simply shows a status screen updating approximately every 75 to 90 seconds. It was noted that the unit is referenced to West Coast USA time, and this also appeared in the e-mail notifications however, the localised on-screen time is all UK referenced.
The unit can be used in basic mode as an NVR with simple AI search and no remote access but for full Pro use a subscription is required. This ensures all updates are automatically provided, supports full remote access and monitoring station support with integration with Sentinel, Immix, MAS, Stages, Praxis, Manitou, Dice, and others, with Webhook for VMS integration. The Pro software also provides enhanced detection and low contrast performance. The annual subscription is via a license code so can be managed by the installer.
Menu options
The Camect NVR gives access to features via on-screen icons that appear for each camera if you hover the mouse pointer over the displayed image. At the top of the image are icons for calendar selection of image recording and five second forward and backward jumps with a central pause button. Once the image is paused or stepped back, a Live image icon appears to allow return to the live view and serve as an indication that the view is not live. At the lower left there is a Bell icon that shows the most recent events that have been captured. When these show, a gear icon appears that can be used to set alert filters for the specific camera. Alongside the Bell icon is a button for sharing or downloading video clips.
A set of icons at the top right of the main window call up the Alerts window giving a scrollable view of alerts from the most recent, a Timelapses function that is currently experimental, an option to open the screen in a new tab, a Gearwheel settings icon, a Notifications icon and then an up arrow to minimise the current hub view.
Read the full review in the March 2025 edition of PSi magazine
