SecurityCamStoreBy Bay Geeks · Since 2004
Cortex cameras cover every signal type you are likely to run into: modern IP/PoE for new installs, and HD-over-coax (AHD, TVI, CVI) for upgrading an older system over the cable already in your walls. Every model ships with a 3-year warranty and Cortex's Essential or Advanced AI analytics package.
Digital PoE cameras for new installs and larger channel counts, built to run on Cortex Medallion NVRs with onboard AI analytics.
Dual-sensor / dual-light technology that keeps footage in full color after dark instead of switching to black-and-white IR, useful for color-of-vehicle and clothing detail at night.
Cortex 4-in-1 cameras auto-detect AHD, TVI, CVI, or analog signal on the same coax run: ideal for upgrading an existing analog install without repulling cable.
Motorized pan-tilt-zoom domes for parking lots, perimeters, and wide-area coverage, with preset tours and optical zoom for license plate or facial detail at distance.
Heat-signature imaging for total darkness, fog, and long perimeter lines where visible-light IR can't reach, commonly paired with analytics for intrusion alerts.
| Format | Signal | Typical Use | Cable | Max Practical Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP / PoE | Digital, network | New installs, analytics-heavy jobs | Cat5e/6 | 4K+ |
| TVI | HD analog | Long coax runs, upgrades | RG59/Cat5e w/ balun | 5MP |
| AHD | HD analog | Budget upgrades on existing coax | RG59 | 5MP |
| CVI | HD analog | HDCVI-based existing systems | RG59 | 4MP |
| 4-in-1 | Auto-detect | Mixed or unknown existing DVR | RG59 | Depends on DVR |
It means the camera can output AHD, TVI, CVI, or analog signal on the same coax cable, and will auto-detect which format your DVR expects. That means one camera model works whether your existing recorder is AHD, TVI, or CVI: useful if you are replacing cameras on a system and are not sure which type you have.
Most Cortex IP cameras support ONVIF, so they can be added to many third-party NVRs, but you'll get full analytics, ColorMAX control, and app integration only when paired with a Medallion NVR.
Essential AI covers core detection like human and vehicle classification with reduced false motion alerts. Advanced AI adds features such as line-crossing, intrusion zones, and more granular analytic rules, and is standard on the 5MP and 8MP ColorMAX Medallion lines.