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GeoVision · GV-VMS V20
AI-powered video management software for up to 256 IP channels, with 64 GV-IP device channels free
GV-VMS V20 is a full-featured, AI-powered software series for professional video surveillance. It combines AI analytics, flexible monitoring, and seamless integration. Key features include a unified interface for live view and playback; integrated AI capabilities with built-in facial recognition for local enrollment and matching, plus integration with AI-powered IP cameras; advanced search tools (AI Query and Smart PVD Motion Search) for fast and accurate event retrieval; and remote configuration of AI and motion detection features on GV-IP cameras.
GV-VMS V20 is a comprehensive video management system that records from GeoVision and 3rd-party IP devices. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows easy customization of live view and playback layouts. With built-in video analytics, it enhances monitoring and reduces manual effort. Users can remotely access live view and recordings using GV-Cloud VMS, GV-Edge Recording Manager, the GV-Eye mobile app, or Web browsers. Compatible with GeoVision central monitoring systems and 3rd-party ONVIF cameras, it offers a versatile surveillance solution.
GV-VMS V20 supports a connection of up to 256 IP channels, with up to 64 GV-IP device channels available for free. Licenses are required for additional channels. Separate licenses are required for 3rd-party IP devices and HD DVRs. The AI License is required for full AI functionality.
| GV-VMS V20 (≤ 64 CH) | Free for up to 64 GV-IP device channels, no license required |
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| GV-VMS Pro License | Expands to 65–256 ch in increments of 32 ch: Levels #1–#6 = 96 / 128 / 160 / 192 / 224 / 256 ch in total |
| AI License | Optional; required for full AI functionality, including PVD events and built-in face recognition (Local FR). AI camera events do not require it |
| 3rd-Party License | For 3rd-party and UA-IP cameras, in increments of 1 ch |
| HD DVR License | For GV-C Series and GT-Y Series IP cameras (AI event integration not supported) and HD DVRs (GV-TXVL, UA-XVR, UA-XVL series; analog channels only), in increments of 1 ch |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Max. channels | Up to 256 IP channels (video and audio input) |
| Free channels | Up to 64 GV-IP device channels |
| Supported devices | Over 500 GeoVision and 3rd-party IP camera models; ONVIF cameras, PSIA and RTSP protocols; HD DVRs (HD DVR License) |
| Codecs | Video: MJPEG, H.264, H.265; Audio: 16 kHz / 16-bit, 32 kHz / 16-bit |
| Resolution | Video: from CIF to megapixels; monitor: up to 4K |
| Networking / Backup device | LAN, WAN, Internet / HDD, NAS, GV-Storage System |
| Languages | 23 languages: Bulgarian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| AI Features | |
| Face recognition | Built-in Local FR engine (mask-compatible; AI License required); GV-Face Recognition Camera (GV-VD8700) and GV-AI FR software |
| People & Vehicle Detection (PVD) | Up to 64 CH with GV-AI Accelerator Module (up to 16 CH without it); requires 11th Gen Intel CPU or above |
| Smart search | AI Query, Smart PVD Motion Search, Smart Motion Search, Face Search (by face snapshots, photos, age, gender, name, face group, alert type) |
| Other analytics | AI events from AI-capable GV-IP cameras, Absence Event Detection, face mosaic in live view and playback, Advanced Scene Change Detection |
| License | |
| GV-VMS Pro License | For 65–256 ch, in increments of 32 ch (Levels #1–#6) |
| 3rd-Party / HD DVR License | Per channel (increments of 1 ch) for 3rd-party / UA-IP cameras, GV-C / GT-Y Series IP cameras and HD DVRs |
| AI License | Optional; required for PVD events and built-in face recognition (Local FR) |
| License form | GV-USB dongle (internal or external) or software license; the two are incompatible |
| Remote Access & Integration | |
| Remote clients | Built-in WebCam Server (Web browser), GV-Cloud VMS, GV-Edge Recording Manager (Windows / Mac), GV-Eye for iOS and Android, GV-Remote E-Map |
| Central monitoring | GV-Control Center, GV-Vital Sign Monitor; GV-Center V2 and GV-Dispatch Server (first 64 channels only) |
| Notifications | E-mail with video images attached, push notifications via GV-Eye, Telegram and LINE, computer alarms |
| Integration | I/O devices, PTZ control, SIP two-way video call / audio, GV-IP Speaker, POS, GV-IP Decoder Box Optimal / Ultra / Mini |
| Minimum System Requirements | |
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2016 / Server 2019 / Server 2022 / Server 2025 |
| CPU | Up to 64 CH: 11th Gen i7-11700, 2.5 GHz; up to 256 CH: 14th Gen i7-14700K, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM (up to 64 CH) / 32 GB RAM (up to 256 CH) |
| OS disk | SSD, ≥150 GB free space (databases must be on an SSD beyond 64 channels) |
| GPU decoding | Onboard: Intel Core 2nd–14th Gen (H.264) / 6th–14th Gen (H.265), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), listed AMD processors with integrated graphics; external: NVIDIA (compute capability ≥ 3.0, ≥ 2 GB memory) or listed AMD cards |
| Network | Gigabit NIC: 1 card for 256 ch at 2 MP / 4 MP H.265; 2 cards for 5 / 8 / 12 MP (max. 128 ch / card) |
Specifications are summarised from manufacturer documentation and are subject to change without notice. Contact 5ZONE for full details.