AOV cameras take center stage at CPSE 2025

At this year’s China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security (CPSE), AOV (always on video) cameras were undoubtedly a major highlight. This article looks at some of the products and solutions on display at the show, based on coverage by a&s China.
 

AOV cameras blooming everywhere

 
For years, video surveillance has struggled with these pain points: difficult deployment in areas without power or network access, connection instability in extreme environments, high false-alarm rates and high operational/maintenance cost. The above are well addressed by AOV cameras, which allow monitoring in environments where laying power or Ethernet cables is difficult or impossible. When an event occurs, they record in high-frame, high-resolution mode; when nothing happens, they switch to low-frame, low-power recording – achieving 24/7 video capturing while significantly reducing energy consumption. This makes AOV cameras suitable for a variety of venues, from home courtyards to remote construction sites, from retail parks to urban perimeters.
 
This year’s CPSE confirms this trend: Over 60 percent of camera exhibitors launched AOV product lines, and AOV solutions accounted for 45 percent of the Smart Video Monitoring Pavilion. Further, according to data collected from the event, AOV cameras have already entered the procurement lists of many overseas buyers targeting China’s security market, with particularly strong demand growth in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
 

Technological maturity coupled with cost advantages

 
The collective rise of AOV is due in large part to technology breakthroughs and optimized cost structure. In the chip sector, companies like SigmaStar, Fullhan and HiSilicon have launched dedicated AI chips that greatly improve AOV cameras’ computing power and energy consumption. This allows AOV cameras to run complex AI analytics at the edge without relying on cloud computing. On the algorithm side, advances in lightweight AI models enable devices to maintain high detection accuracy even in low power mode, filtering out 95 percent of irrelevant scenes within milliseconds.
 
Cost-wise, several exhibitors revealed that thanks to increasingly localized key components sourcing and manufacturing, AOV camera prices have fallen 40 percent compared to three years ago, now roughly in the same price range as mid- to high-end PIR cameras. This “tech upgrade + cost reduction” advantage allows AOV products to meet professional needs while fitting the price expectations of consumer markets, laying a solid foundation for mass adoption.
 

AOV innovations on full display

 
At this year’s CPSE, AOV camera innovations were on full display as companies leveraged their technological strengths and market positioning to build differentiated solutions, some of which are summarized as follows.
 

Tiandy’s AOV 3.0

 
Tiandy introduced their self-developed AOV 3.0 system with a real-time charging efficiency prediction feature that not only monitors remaining battery power but also predict the amount of future solar energy input. Algorithm-wise, AOV 3.0 filters out 95 percent of invalid scenes (for example shadows and moving leaves) within 5 milliseconds, reducing detection time by 90 percent and lowering total device power consumption by 20 percent. On the hardware side, the AOV camera allows precise synchronization between supplemental lighting and sensor exposure, eliminating energy waste and reducing nighttime power consumption by another 20 percent.
 

Antai’s intelligent AOV with precise target detection

 
Antai launched their AOV smart camera series capable of accurately identifying moving object types (people, vehicles and animals), significantly lowering false alarm rates. Its built-in chip analyzes object features and behavior in real time, issuing alarms only for valid threats. According to Antai staff, their AOV products have been exported to Europe, the U.S., APAC, the Middle East, and Africa, with global shipments in 2025 experiencing a significant rise.
 
Ruision Technology, meanwhile, showcased their AOV series, including the XF5H low-light full-color AOV bullet-PTZ hybrid camera. It features multi-sensor imaging producing 8MP ultra-clear capture, 24-hour recording, active scene detection, 1.0 TOPS computing power, excellent audio-video processing and ultra-low-power operation for prolonged runtime.
 

AI chips customized for AOV cameras

 
In the IC Pavilion, SigmaStar, Fullhan, and SmartSens, among others, displayed AI chips customized for AOV cameras. By optimizing compute power allocation, these chips reduce power consumption by over 30 percent while maintaining strong AI performance. “Demand for chips is rising as AOV technology advances, and chip innovation is in turn accelerating AOV adoption,” said a spokesperson for SigmaStar which has formed deep cooperation with multiple AOV manufacturers.
 

Diverse application scenarios

 
AOV advances are not only reflected in performance upgrades but also in deployment in diversified scenarios. At CPSE, companies no longer showcased single products but instead introduced integrated solutions tailored to different use cases.
 
For homes and small businesses, Antai’s AOV series offers high cost-efficiency and ease of use. Its products support mobile app control, detection zone customization, alarm configuration and human/face recognition that distinguishes family members from strangers. For SMEs, Antai also launched bundled solutions integrating AOV cameras, NVRs, and PoE devices — enabling rapid deployment without professional installation.
 
It’s worth noting that AOV cameras are also seeing adoption in emerging fields such as low-altitude security and smart agriculture. In low-altitude security, AOV cameras with multimodal sensing accurately identify drones, supporting intelligent tracking of low-flying objects. In smart agriculture, AOV-enabled devices can detect crop growth and pest conditions, and even differentiate between wildlife and livestock, providing comprehensive protection for agricultural operations.
 

Conclusion

 
AOV cameras can be described as the rising star of video surveillance. With superb power management, network connectivity and intelligent features, these cameras are seeing increased adoption in various fields from SMEs to smart agriculture. Looking into the future, we can expect even more market acceptance and fresh growth momentum in the safe city and digital living space.