r/videosurveillance is a subreddit with 21k members. The community frequently discusses camera, surveillance, nvr, security, and system, and they frequently recommend/review camera system, cameras, and security camera system, and the most common flair used is help, software, news, diy, and hardware.
Discussion of both technical and non-technical issues related to Video Surveillance.
Examples: Analog and Network cameras, DVRs/NVRs (Digital Video Recorders / Network Video Recorders), Video Analytics (Computer Vision), mobile applications and integration.
Popular Topics in r/videosurveillance
#1
Camera
182 posts
#2
Surveillance
92 posts
#3
Nvr
61 posts
#4
Security
51 posts
#5
System
44 posts
#6
Cctv
33 posts
#7
Setup
24 posts
#8
Cameras
17 posts
#9
Network
15 posts
#10
Dvr
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/videosurveillance
Camera System
28 reviews
#1
Axis
4.3★ from 6 reviews
#2
Avigilon
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Milestone
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Cameras
15 reviews
#1
Reolink
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Vosker Trail Camera
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ubiquity
2.0★ from 1 review
Security Camera System
12 reviews
#1
Hikvision
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Axis
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Genetec
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/videosurveillance
#1
Help
: "What kind of monster designed this"
11 posts
#2
Software
: "I refused to pay for a cloud-locked security camera, so I built a lightweight, self-hosted CCTV app for Linux SBCs and spare USB webcams."
4 posts
#3
News
: "85 Flock Surveillance Camera Contracts In 28 States Canceled - LAPD Also Won't Renew Their Contract"
3 posts
#4
DIY
: "Best dumbed IP camera for Frigat/Blueiris?"
2 posts
#5
Hardware
: "Doorbell Camera Recommendations"
1 post
#6
No
: "What do Flock Cameras actually do? (Longer deep-dive videos in Comments)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/videosurveillance
Yearly
+7k members(47.3%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026