Uniview Easy vs Prime vs Pro CCTV Comparison

Uniview Easy vs Prime vs Pro: complete IP surveillance comparison guide

August 20, 2025
Johan Koekemoer
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Why choose Uniview surveillance for your security system?

Choosing a surveillance system can be a daunting task. With so many options, technical jargon, and varying budgets, it can be hard to know where to start.

Uniview simplifies surveillance selection with three clear tiers:

Easy Series: simple, plug-and-play installs
Prime Series: smart analytics and scalable solutions
Pro Series: advanced AI for enterprise-grade coverage

This guide compares the Easy, Prime, and Pro Series side by side, helping you match the right solution to your project.

Uniview Easy, Prime & Pro Series compared at a glance

Series	Best for	Key benefits	AI features	Scalability
Easy	Homes, small shops, offices	Plug-and-play simplicity, reliable 24/7 recording	Basic intrusion detection	Up to 16 channels
Prime	Schools, warehouses, medium businesses	Smart analytics, scalable expansion, advanced search	Line crossing, smart intrusion, virtual fence	Up to 64 channels
Pro	Logistics, universities, public infrastructure	Enterprise-grade AI, panoramic coverage, total awareness	Face detection, heat mapping, people counting	64+ channels

Which Uniview Series is right for your project?

Choose Easy for straightforward, affordable video.
Choose Prime for smart detection with room to grow.
Choose Pro for advanced AI on large, complex sites.

Uniview Easy Series – Reliable surveillance for homes and small businesses

Plug-and-play setup with PoE NVRs
Rock-solid 24/7 recording performance
Full-colour video at night with ColorHunter cameras

Ideal use cases:

Small retail spaces
Homes and small offices
Startups with tight budgets

Example project: Small retail store

A store installs an 8-channel Easy NVR with four ColorHunter cameras. The system delivers full-colour footage day and night, keeping costs low without compromising security.

Uniview Prime Series – Scalable surveillance with smart analytics

Key features:

AI analytics including line crossing, intrusion detection, and quick video search
NVRs with 32–64 channels for growing sites
Multi-view domes and smart bullets for flexible coverage

Ideal use cases:

Educational campuses
Warehouses with multiple zones
Expanding office complexes

Example project: School surveillance

A school secures entrances, playgrounds, and hallways using a 64-channel Prime AI NVR. Smart intrusion alerts notify staff if anyone enters restricted areas after hours, creating a safer campus.

Uniview Pro Series – Enterprise-grade AI surveillance

Key features:

Advanced AI for face detection, people counting, and heat mapping
Panoramic and fisheye cameras for wide coverage with fewer devices
Enterprise-grade NVR performance

Ideal use cases:

Large logistics depots and yards
University campuses
Public squares, transport hubs, and city infrastructure

Example project: Logistics park security

A logistics facility replaces dozens of standard cameras with Pro Series panoramic cameras. The AI NVR flags unauthorised vehicles in restricted areas and sends instant alerts, giving security teams total situational awareness.

Essential Uniview surveillance accessories

Surveillance-grade hard drives: Built for 24/7 recording
PoE switches and Acconet cables: Stable power and data delivery to prevent downtime
Cabinets and racks: Protect NVRs from dust, tampering, and accidental damage
Monitors: Mecer screens ensure operators see every detail clearly in real time

Why get your Uniview solution from MiRO?

We are an authorised Uniview distributor with full manufacturer support
Hands-on technical support from a team who understands local market needs
Complete project solutions: networking, power, and security accessories included
Certified Uniview Technical Training: theory plus hands-on labs to get you started

Book your seat for our Uniview Technical Training in Gauteng.

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