Why Markham Properties Choose Uniview Cameras
Uniview sits in a specific and useful place in the camera market. It is a top five global IP camera manufacturer that competes directly with Hikvision and Dahua on core technology, yet it consistently comes in at a lower price point. For a Markham buyer, that gap matters. A homeowner in Berczy Village or Greensborough protecting a driveway does not need to overspend to get 24/7 colour night vision and reliable human detection. A small retailer on Highway 7 or a dental office near Warden Avenue wants dependable coverage and a clean mobile app without an enterprise budget. Uniview answers both.
Where Hikvision and Dahua remain the right call for large corporate campuses and forensic level demands, Uniview earns its place on the majority of residential and small to mid commercial jobs across Markham. We recommend it honestly, only where it fits, and we never push hardware you do not need.
- Lower cost than equivalent Hikvision or Dahua models, often 15 to 30 percent less for comparable specs
- Local NVR recording with no subscription or monthly cloud fee
- ColorHunter full colour night footage, critical for identifying vehicles and clothing after dark
- Smart Intrusion Prevention filters out animals, headlights, and moving branches
- Ultra 265 compression cuts storage and bandwidth use significantly
- Simple EZView mobile app and EZCloud remote access for iOS and Android
Uniview Camera Series We Install
Uniview organises its cameras into clear product tiers, and choosing the right one is mostly about matching the camera to the property and the risk. Below are the three series we install most often across Markham, and the situations each is built for. During the free site assessment we confirm the exact models, lens lengths, and mounting points for your building.
Easy Series: Homes, Condos, and Small Retail
The Easy series is Uniview’s entry tier, and for most Markham homes and small storefronts it is all the camera you need. These fixed dome and turret cameras deliver 4MP to 8MP resolution, ColorHunter or infrared night vision, and built in human and vehicle detection at the most accessible price in the lineup.
- Best for: detached and semi homes, townhouses, condos, and small retail units
- Typical Markham use: covering driveways in Cachet and Angus Glen where vehicle theft peaks between 2 and 5 am
- Simple installation, ideal alongside a compact 4 or 8 channel NVR
Prime Series: Offices, Restaurants, and Mid Retail
The Prime series steps up image processing, low light performance, and analytics for busier commercial environments. With LightHunter technology for demanding lighting and more advanced perimeter tools, it suits properties where detail and reliability carry real weight.
- Best for: offices along Enterprise Boulevard and Warden Avenue, restaurants, and mid size retail
- Handles harsh backlight at glass storefronts and bright entrances
- Pairs well with a 16 channel NVR for multi zone coverage
Pro Series PTZ: Large Sites, Yards, and Parking
For large open areas, the Pro series brings motorised pan, tilt, and zoom cameras with up to 45x optical zoom, letting one unit cover ground that would otherwise need several fixed cameras. These are built for perimeter and wide area monitoring.
- Best for: the Markham Road industrial zone, warehouse yards, parking structures, and large lots
- One PTZ can replace three to four fixed cameras across a yard
- Optical defog and long range zoom for boundary and gate monitoring
Uniview Technology
Marketing names only matter if they solve a real problem on your property. Here are the three Uniview technologies that make a practical difference for Markham homes and businesses, and why each one earns its place given how and when incidents actually happen here.
ColorHunter: Real Colour After Dark
Most break ins and vehicle thefts in Markham happen overnight, exactly when traditional cameras drop to grainy black and white. ColorHunter uses an F1.0 large aperture lens and a supplemental warm light to capture full colour footage in near darkness, so you can actually describe a jacket colour or a vehicle to York Regional Police instead of guessing. ColorHunter 2.0 adds smart dual light that stays discreet until motion is detected, then switches to colour.
Smart Intrusion Prevention: Fewer False Alarms
A camera that cries wolf gets ignored. Uniview’s Smart Intrusion Prevention uses on board deep learning to tell the difference between a person or vehicle and a raccoon, a passing headlight, or a branch in the wind. For Markham properties backing onto ravines, greenspace, or busy roads, this sharply cuts the nuisance alerts that make people switch notifications off entirely.
Ultra 265 and Remote Access: Lower Cost, Full Control
Uniview’s Ultra 265 compression shrinks file sizes without sacrificing clarity, which means longer retention on a smaller hard drive and less strain on your network. Combined with the EZView app and EZCloud remote access, a Markham business owner can check any camera live, review clips, and pull footage from a phone anywhere, whether managing a single shop or several GTA locations at once.
Uniview vs Hikvision and Dahua: A Practical Comparison
The fairest way to judge Uniview is head to head against the two brands most Markham buyers already know. Below we compare a popular Uniview ColorHunter turret against the closest equivalent from Hikvision and Dahua, both of which we also stock and install. All three are excellent cameras. The differences come down to price, low light specs, and how much built in deterrence you need.
| Feature | Uniview ColorHunter turret | Hikvision ColorVu turret | Dahua TiOC turret |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative model | IPC3615SE-ADF28KM-WL | DS-2CD2347G2-LSU/SL | IPC-HDW3549H-AS-PV |
| Resolution | 5MP | 4MP (1/1.8 in sensor) | 5MP |
| Night colour tech | ColorHunter, F1.0 | ColorVu, F1.0 | Full colour dual light, F1.0 |
| Min colour illumination | 0.001 lux | 0.0005 lux | 0.003 lux |
| AI detection | Smart Intrusion Prevention | AcuSense | WizSense with SMD Plus |
| Active deterrence | On Active Deterrence models | Built in strobe and audio | Built in siren and strobe |
| Two way audio | Mic and speaker on select models | Built in mic and speaker | Built in mic and speaker |
| Compression | Ultra 265 | H.265+ | H.265+ |
| Weather and impact | IP67, IK10 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Mobile app | EZView, EZCloud | Hik-Connect | DMSS |
| Manufacturer warranty | Passed through, up to 3 years | Passed through, up to 3 years | Passed through, up to 3 years |
| Best fit | Best value: homes and small to mid commercial | Best low light spec, strong for corporate | Strongest all in one deterrence |
In plain terms: Hikvision edges ahead on paper for low light and is our pick for corporate and forensic jobs. Dahua bundles the most aggressive built in deterrence for properties that want a camera to actively warn intruders off. Uniview delivers roughly the same core capability for less money, which is why it wins the majority of Markham residential and small business installs. We carry all three, so our recommendation is based on your property, not our stock.
Uniview Recommendations
To make the choice concrete, here is how we typically match Uniview systems to the property types we see most across Markham. Every quote is still confirmed on site, but this is a reliable starting point.
| Property Type | Recommended Uniview Setup |
|---|---|
| Detached or semi home (Berczy, Cornell, Greensborough) | 4 to 6 Easy series ColorHunter turrets, 8 channel NVR, 2TB |
| Condo or townhouse (Downtown Markham) | 2 to 4 Easy series cameras, compact 4 channel NVR |
| Small retail or restaurant (Highway 7, Unionville) | 6 to 8 Prime series cameras, 16 channel NVR, 4TB |
| Office or clinic (Enterprise Blvd, Warden Ave) | 8 to 12 Prime series with people counting, 16 channel NVR |
| Warehouse or yard (Markham Road industrial zone) | Pro series PTZ plus Easy series fixed, 32 channel NVR, 8TB |
Professional Uniview Installation Across Markham
Buying the right cameras is only half the job. A Uniview system performs the way it should only when it is designed for your building, wired cleanly, and configured properly. Our team handles the full process, from a free on site assessment to client training, and every install is backed by a 2 year workmanship warranty. For the complete step by step process, coverage details, and pricing for every property type, see our main security camera installation in Markham page.
Uniview is an IP based system, so most installs run over Cat6 network cabling. If you are weighing IP against other options, our guide to IP camera systems explains the trade offs. Whatever we install, we build for Markham conditions, including weather sealed outdoor housings rated for Ontario winters and clean cable routes that leave your property looking untouched. Same day emergency support is available across Markham and the wider GTA if a camera ever goes offline. Wherever you need a reliable security camera in Toronto and the surrounding region, our team installs and services it end to end.
Markham Areas We Serve
RATA Security installs and services Uniview camera systems across all of Markham and neighbouring York Region communities, including:
- Unionville and Main Street Unionville
- Cornell, Box Grove, and Mount Joy
- Berczy Village and Greensborough
- Cachet, Angus Glen, and Cathedraltown
- Markham Village and Milliken
- Thornhill (Markham side) and German Mills
- Downtown Markham and the Highway 7 corridor
- Markham Road industrial and commercial zones
Get a Uniview Camera Quote in Markham
Tell us about your Markham property, its size, the areas you want covered, and any existing cabling. We respond within 24 hours with a no obligation assessment and a written fixed price quote for your Uniview system.
