Unlock Facial Recognition on Compatible VIVOTEK AI Cameras

Lara Lee

2026.07.22

In today’s security landscape, facial recognition is often seen as complicated, requiring specialized cameras, dedicated systems, and complex setups.

What if you could unlock facial recognition on the compatible VIVOTEK AI cameras you already own?

VIVOTEK’s latest VCA (Video Content Analytics) Facial Recognition makes it possible. It transforms your standard edge AI cameras into real-time security tools. By combining rich AI metadata from edge cameras with our centralized video management platform - VAST Security Station (VSS), you get a powerful yet easy-to-use solution that is accessible, cost-effective, and simple to deploy, without needing any special cameras or extra systems.

Seamless Deployment: Upgrade Your Entire Network in Minutes

Upgrading your security infrastructure no longer has to be difficult or costly. With VAST Security Station (VSS) Pro, you can push facial recognition settings to dozens or even hundreds of compatible VIVOTEK AI cameras simultaneously.

No manual configuration for each camera. No extra hardware required. Just a few clicks in the VSS interface, and your existing supported camera network becomes a unified, intelligent security system.

Proactive Security: Recognize Threats Immediately

VIVOTEK’s edge-based facial recognition is ideal for access control at key locations such as office entrances, conference rooms, meeting areas, and restricted zones. You can easily create and deploy custom whitelists and watchlists tailored to your specific needs.

When a person on the whitelist appears, the system allows smooth access. If someone on a watchlist or an unrecognized individual is detected, the system instantly triggers real-time alerts. This enables your security team to respond quickly to unauthorized access or suspicious activity.

Example Scenario - Office Access Control: In an office building or conference room area, you can add authorized employees and approved visitors to a whitelist. This allows them convenient access to meeting rooms and sensitive areas. However, if a stranger or unauthorized person is detected, the system immediately sends an alert to security staff — helping you to achieve a higher level of security and better protect company assets and confidential meetings.

Intelligent Suspect Management & Rapid Investigation

    When incidents involve repeat individuals, fast action is critical. Our solution provides the tools you need:

    • Continuous Monitoring: Create detailed suspect profiles in VSS. Authorized staff receive immediate notifications whenever a profiled person reappears.
    • Rapid Video Search: Skip hours of manual footage review. Use VSS’s powerful search function to locate a person’s entry and exit records across your entire facility in seconds.

Elevate Surveillance Strategy

Facial recognition no longer requires large budgets, complicated setups, or specialized cameras/systems. With VIVOTEK’s VCA upgrade, you can easily build a scalable and intelligent security system using the cameras you already have. It is ideal for offices, conference facilities, retail stores, factories, warehouses, and residential complexes.

Enjoy advanced AI capabilities with simple installation and cost-effective budgeting. Start maximizing your surveillance network today through seamless edge AI and centralized management.

VSS Tutorial - How to Set Up List management with Real-time Facial Recognition

Technical Requirements

To enable full facial recognition and list management features, a VCA paid license is required in addition to the following:

  • Camera VCA Package: Requires package version 7.16 or above on compatible VIVOTEK AI cameras.
  • NVR Compatibility: VIVOTEK NVRs must be running firmware version 5.2 or above. The Core+ AI Series NVRs are fully supported and recommended for optimal performance.
  • VMS Compatibility: Full List Management functionality requires VSS Pro.

Please ensure your hardware and software are up to date for optimal performance.

Lara Lee

Principal Product Marketing Manager

Based at the headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, Lara is part of the product marketing team, where she focuses on turning complex technologies into clear and engaging content. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, she develops materials that showcase key benefits and real-world applications, helping users across industries better understand and embrace innovative solutions.

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