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SKU: DW-ILWM3

Digital Watchdog DW-ILWM3 Wall Mount for NightWatch Illuminators
- Wall mount supports up to 3 Digital Watchdog NightWatch illuminators
- Customizable IR lighting coverage from one consolidated wall bracket
- 5-year limited warranty - drops onto DW illuminator mount hardware
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SKU: DWC-SP00901175

Digital Watchdog DWC-SP00901175
- NDAA-compliant DW MEGApix and Spectrum platform spare module
- Factory-authorized service component for repair and replacement
- OEM service component for DW surveillance platform integrators
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SKU: DW-VP9V7BUN24

Digital Watchdog DW-VP9V7BUN24 2.1MP Network Video Recorder
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-VP16T9KIT412

Digital Watchdog DW-VP16T9KIT412 5MP Turret Camera
- 5 MP turret IP camera kit with 16 TB recorder for indoor/outdoor use
- Drops into DW MEGApix surveillance system architecture
- 5-year limited warranty - kit covers 9-camera site deployment
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-VG498T4P

Digital Watchdog DW-VG498T4P Advanced Linux NVR
- Advanced Linux NVR for large-scale surveillance deployments
- Intel i7 processing with 16-32 GB memory configurations
- 5-year limited warranty - 4 PoE ports for direct camera attach
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SKU: DW-VG4166T16P

Digital Watchdog DW-VG4166T16P Advanced Linux NVR
- Advanced Linux NVR for enterprise surveillance recording
- Intel i7 plus 32 GB memory ceiling for multi-stream high-res loads
- 5-year limited warranty - 19-inch rack-mount form factor
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SKU: DW-VG41610T16P

Digital Watchdog DW-VG41610T16P Advanced Linux-Based NVR
- Advanced Linux-based NVR with Intel i7 processor for 20MP+ capture
- Up to 32 GB memory for multi-stream high-resolution surveillance
- 5-year limited warranty - enterprise-grade DW recorder platform
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SKU: DW-VG41216T8P

Digital Watchdog DW-VG41216T8P Advanced Linux NVR
- Advanced Linux NVR with Intel i7 and 1080p HD recording
- 16-32 GB memory handles enterprise multi-stream surveillance loads
- 5-year limited warranty on enterprise-grade DW recorder hardware
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Digital Watchdog

SKU: DW-VA1G488T

Digital Watchdog DW-VA1G488T VMAX A1 G4 DVR
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SKU: DW-VA1G4810T

Digital Watchdog DW-VA1G4810T VMAX A1 G4 DVR
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SKU: DW-VA1G4410T

Digital Watchdog DW-VA1G4410T VMAX A1 G4 DVR
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SKU: DW-VA1G41612T

Digital Watchdog DW-VA1G41612T VMAX A1 G4 DVR
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SKU: DW-ILWM2

Digital Watchdog DW-ILWM2 Wall Mount for NightWatch Illuminators
- Wall mount bracket for Digital Watchdog NightWatch illuminators
- Adjustable bracket positions illuminator for optimal night coverage
- 3.3 lb weight capacity with 5-year limited warranty
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SKU: DW-DTWMDTLA5

Digital Watchdog DW-DTWMDTLA5 Mounting Bracket
- Mounting bracket for Digital Watchdog camera installations
- Multi-angle install supports varied wall and ceiling geometries
- 5-year limited warranty - drops onto DW camera mount hardware
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SKU: DW-BJP2U40T

Digital Watchdog DW-BJP2U40T 2U Rack Mount Switch
- 45-port 10G rack switch for high-bandwidth surveillance networks
- Intel i7 CPU with 16-32 GB memory handles packet processing
- 2U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks alongside NVRs
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SKU: DWC-MB44Wi650WC5

Digital Watchdog DWC-MB44Wi650WC5 4MP Outdoor Bullet IP Camera
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SKU: DWC-MPHS5W37T

Digital Watchdog DWC-MPHS5W37T 5MP Height Strip IP Camera
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SKU: DWC-XSTD05MF

Digital Watchdog DWC-XSTD05MF 5MP Vandal Ball Turret IP Camera
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SKU: DWC-XSBA05MiM

Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBA05MiM 5MP Outdoor LPR Bullet IP Camera
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SKU: DWC-MF4Wi6C6

Digital Watchdog DWC-MF4Wi6C6 4MP 6.0mm Fixed Lens Low Profile Vandal Dome IP Camera
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About Digital Watchdog

Digital Watchdog (DW), headquartered in Cerritos, California and founded in 1987, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of IP cameras, recording servers, and video management software. DW's MEGApix camera line covers fixed domes, bullets, PTZ, panoramic, and multi-sensor form factors, while Blackjack NVR servers run the DW Spectrum IPVMS platform — DW's flagship open-platform VMS.

DW Spectrum is a distinctive VMS choice in the market — it's licensed per server rather than per camera, meaning a single license can manage hundreds or thousands of cameras at no additional per-channel cost. This pricing model, combined with DW's 5-year standard warranty on cameras and Blackjack servers, makes DW a particularly strong fit for SMB and mid-market integrators serving cost-sensitive buyers who still need warranty coverage and NDAA compliance.

DW cameras include Star-Light Plus low-light imaging, Intelligent Video Motion Detection (IVMD), and face-attribute analytics on select MEGApix IVA models. Cameras are sourced and assembled in South Korea and are fully NDAA Section 889 compliant.

Digital Watchdog Product Families

Every major Digital Watchdog product line — pick the family that matches the deployment.

MEGApix Fixed Domes

2-8 MP fixed dome cameras with Star-Light Plus and true day/night cut-filter — indoor, outdoor, and vandal-resistant variants.

MEGApix Bullets

IP66/67 bullet cameras with motorized zoom lenses and integrated IR illumination to 100+ feet.

MEGApix PTZ

20-25x optical zoom PTZ cameras with preset tours and motion-activated tracking.

MEGApix Panoramic & Fisheye

12 MP fisheye cameras and four-sensor panoramic cameras with dewarped multi-view streaming.

MEGApix IVA Analytics

AI-enabled MEGApix cameras with on-board face attribute and vehicle attribute analytics.

Blackjack NVR Servers

DW-built NVR appliances running DW Spectrum IPVMS — licensed per server, not per camera.

Featured Digital Watchdog Products

A sample of the high-performance Digital Watchdog catalog.

Digital Watchdog DWC-XPZA08Mi 8MP 4K 40x Zoom PTZ IP Camera

$3,398.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-PZ21M69TW 21MP AI Panoramic PTZ Camera

$2,754.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-MPTZ230XTW 2MP Outdoor IR PTZ IP Camera

$2,545.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-XPZA03Mi 3MP AI IR Outdoor PTZ Camera

$2,343.99

Where Digital Watchdog Fits

DW fits SMB and mid-market integrators serving commercial accounts where 5-year warranty, NDAA compliance, and per-server VMS licensing create compelling TCO. Typical buyers include restaurant and retail chains, private K-12 schools, property management, professional services firms, and regional municipalities. DW's per-server DW Spectrum licensing is especially attractive for installations with 50+ cameras where per-channel VMS costs would significantly exceed camera hardware spend.

Why Choose Digital Watchdog

5-Year Standard Warranty

Industry-leading 5-year warranty on MEGApix cameras and Blackjack NVRs — compared to 2-3 years from most competitors at similar price points.

DW Spectrum Per-Server Licensing

Unlimited cameras per Spectrum license — dramatically lower VMS TCO than per-channel platforms for deployments above ~40 cameras.

U.S.-Based with NDAA Compliance

Headquartered in California, NDAA Section 889 compliant, and backed by domestic pre-sales engineering and warranty support.

Star-Light Plus Low-Light Imaging

Enhanced low-light processing with true day/night IR cut-filter switching — delivers color detail in parking lots, perimeter, and loading dock deployments.

Digital Watchdog Technology Stack

Named technologies that matter when you specify Digital Watchdog hardware.

DW Spectrum IPVMS

DW's open-platform VMS licensed per server rather than per camera. Unlimited cameras per license — dramatically lower VMS TCO than per-channel competitors.

Star-Light Plus Low-Light

Digital Watchdog's low-light imaging with 0.0005 lux color sensitivity and true day/night IR cut filter — designed for parking lots, perimeter, and loading docks.

MEGApix IVA Analytics

On-camera deep-learning analytics including face attribute capture, vehicle attribute recognition, loitering, and line-crossing — no per-camera license fees.

Blackjack NVR Servers

DW-built NVR appliances pre-licensed for DW Spectrum. Rack and desktop form factors from 4-channel embedded up to enterprise-class N+1 redundant clusters.

Intelligent Video Motion Detection (IVMD)

Deep-learning-enhanced motion detection distinguishes humans and vehicles from environmental triggers — reduces false alarm rates 70-90% versus pixel-based motion.

5-Year Warranty Standard

Every MEGApix camera and Blackjack NVR carries a 5-year standard manufacturer warranty — the industry's longest no-cost warranty at mid-market price points.

Typical Digital Watchdog Deployments

Common facility types and the hardware spec that typically fits.

Restaurant Chain Franchise

MEGApix 2MP turret cameras at POS and kitchens, bullets at dining and drive-thru, Blackjack compact NVR per location with corporate Spectrum aggregation.

Self-Storage Facility

MEGApix IP66 bullets at building exteriors with integrated IR, PTZ at main drive lanes, Blackjack NVR in office with per-tenant alert scheduling.

Professional Services Office

MEGApix turret cameras at entries and common areas, fisheye cameras in conference rooms and open-plan zones, Blackjack Mini NVR in IT closet.

Regional Property Management

MEGApix cameras at common areas of multiple MDU properties, Blackjack NVRs per property, unified DW Spectrum Server at corporate for multi-site review.

More Digital Watchdog Products

Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBA05MiM 5MP Outdoor LPR Bullet IP Camera

$2,340.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-PPVX20WATW 20MP 4x5MP AI Multi-Sensor Outdoor Dome IP Camera

$2,282.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-XSBA05MiL 5MP AI WDR Night Vision Outdoor Bullet IP Camera

$2,105.99

Digital Watchdog DWC-PVX20WATW 20MP 4x5MP AI Multi-Sensor Outdoor Dome IP Camera

$2,077.99

Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Watchdog

Common questions from integrators and end users evaluating Digital Watchdog for commercial projects.

Is Digital Watchdog NDAA Section 889 compliant?

Yes. Digital Watchdog is headquartered in Cerritos, California, with cameras assembled in South Korea, and is fully NDAA Section 889 compliant. DW is widely deployed in U.S. federal, state, municipal, K-12, and commercial projects where NDAA compliance is a specification requirement.

What is DW Spectrum's licensing model?

DW Spectrum is licensed per server, not per camera. A single Spectrum license supports unlimited cameras on that server — a dramatic cost advantage for deployments above ~40 cameras where per-channel VMS licensing would exceed camera hardware costs. DW Spectrum also includes server-to-server synchronization for multi-site aggregation.

What's the standard warranty on DW cameras?

Digital Watchdog ships a 5-year standard manufacturer warranty on MEGApix IP cameras and Blackjack NVR servers. This is the longest standard warranty at mid-market price points in the IP surveillance industry — compared to 2-3 years from most competitors.

Can DW cameras work with non-DW VMS platforms?

Yes. DW MEGApix cameras support ONVIF Profile S and G, and integrate with all major third-party VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Avigilon, and Exacq Vision. DW Spectrum is optional — typically specified when the per-server licensing model beats per-channel competitors on TCO.

What is Blackjack, and do I need one?

Blackjack is Digital Watchdog's pre-built NVR appliance line — compact Blackjack Mini for SMB, rack-mount Blackjack for commercial, and high-performance Blackjack Cube for enterprise. All Blackjack servers ship with DW Spectrum pre-licensed and pre-configured. Customers who prefer to run DW Spectrum on their own server hardware can do so with a standalone Spectrum license.

What kind of analytics does DW provide?

DW MEGApix IVA cameras include on-board deep-learning analytics: face attribute capture (gender, age range, facial-hair), vehicle attribute recognition (type, color), loitering detection, and line-crossing. These analytics run on the camera without per-feature licensing fees and stream metadata to DW Spectrum for forensic search and alert routing.

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