Hanwha SMT-2731PV 27-Inch AI Public View Monitor

The Hanwha SMT-2731PV is a 27-inch integrated surveillance monitor that combines a Full HD 1920×1080 display with a built-in 2MP IP camera and on-board AI analytics. Unlike traditional monitors or wall-mounted cameras, the SMT-2731PV eliminates the need for separate display infrastructure and external camera installations—both the viewing surface and capture engine are unified in a single endpoint. This integration significantly reduces installation complexity and cabling requirements while delivering real-time threat detection and business intelligence directly from the mounted device.

Key Features

• 27-inch Full HD Display (1920×1080@60Hz): 300 cd/m² brightness ensures readability in moderately lit retail or indoor transit environments; 1000:1 contrast and 178° viewing angles (horizontal and vertical) allow multiple staff or security personnel to monitor the same screen simultaneously without image degradation at the edges. This matters in busy retail floors or transit stations where several operators may need sight lines.
• Integrated 2MP IP Camera with Wide Field of View: The built-in 1/2.8-inch CMOS sensor captures 2MP resolution at up to 30fps (H.265/H.264) with a 107.7° horizontal field of view—wide enough to cover a retail checkout counter, transit queue, or bank teller line in a single frame without requiring a dedicated wall mount or separate power run. The F1.6 lens and 120dB wide dynamic range with WiseNR II noise reduction preserve detail in both bright and shadowed areas, critical in mixed-lighting retail or outdoor entry vestibules.
• AI-Powered Analytics Engine: On-board AI detects persons, faces, and objects across 8 configurable motion detection zones. Virtual line crossing and direction analysis (e.g., detecting wrong-way entry) trigger alerts in real time. Intrusion and loitering detection identify unauthorized zone presence without manual review. People counting and queue management feed business intelligence—store layouts and staffing can be optimized by analyzing actual traffic patterns rather than guessing based on peak hours.
• Low-Light Capability (0.03 Lux minimum): The F1.6 aperture and advanced noise reduction allow reliable capture and face detection in dimly lit environments—important for early-morning bank openings, late-night retail security, or interior transit hubs with minimal ambient light. Detailed facial features remain recognizable for incident investigation.
• Dual HDMI Inputs with Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Side: Connect external video sources (DVR, media server, or auxiliary camera feed) and display them alongside the integrated camera feed or independently. This flexibility supports operations centers that need to monitor multiple data streams on a single screen without adding a separate display panel.
• Edge Storage and Event-Triggered Recording: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (up to 256GB) stores video locally on the monitor itself, eliminating the need for a separate NVR in small deployments. Event-based recording (triggered by analytics alerts) reduces storage consumption and simplifies retention policy compliance—only footage associated with alarms is archived.
• High-Security Firmware: Secure boot, signed firmware updates, 802.1X authentication, and HTTPS/SRTP encryption prevent unauthorized access and firmware tampering. Critical for government facilities, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure where chain-of-custody and evidence integrity are non-negotiable.
• Dual Power Options (DC24V or High Power PoE 802.3bt): For retrofit installations into existing surveillance networks, DC24V supply provides flexibility. New deployments can use 802.3bt High Power over Ethernet (PoE++) to eliminate separate power infrastructure—the Ethernet cable delivers both signal and power to the monitor, reducing conduit and breaker requirements. WiseStream III codec reduces bandwidth demand, protecting PoE power budgets even when recording at 30fps.
• ONVIF Profile Support (S/G/T/M) and SUNAPI: Integration with industry-standard VMS platforms (Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and others) is guaranteed—no vendor lock-in. DetectionShot automatically captures alarm-triggered images for immediate incident review without requiring video scrubbing.
• Alarm Output and HTTP Handover: 1 alarm input and 1 alarm output enable integration with door strikes, sirens, or external security systems. HTTP/HTTPS handover routes alerts to third-party platforms, allowing orchestration with access control or emergency response workflows.

Integration & Compatibility

The SMT-2731PV (often searched as SMT 2731PV) connects to standard enterprise infrastructure: RJ-45 Ethernet for network connection, dual HDMI 1.4 inputs for display sharing, and 1×alarm I/O for external integration. ONVIF Profile S/G/T/M compliance ensures compatibility with leading network video recorders and VMS platforms without custom drivers. Secure boot and firmware signing meet corporate IT security policies. For organizations already using Hanwha IP cameras, the SMT-2731PV integrates seamlessly into the same management console and licensing structure.

Deployment Contexts

Retail & Shopping Centers: Install at checkout areas to count customers, analyze queue length, and trigger alerts when lines exceed thresholds. Integrated display shows heatmaps in real time to staff, enabling rapid response to congestion. Loss prevention team can monitor the same screen and capture evidence without installing a separate security camera above the register.

Transit Stations & Airports: Deploy at gates, ticketing areas, and baggage claim to monitor passenger flow, detect crowding in restricted zones, and log entry/exit patterns. The 107.7° field of view captures a corridor or platform in full without corner dead zones. RTSP/ONVIF export feeds the data into broader airport security and crowd-management platforms.

Government & Critical Infrastructure: Use in perimeter security, visitor screening, and vault monitoring. Secure firmware and evidence-grade recording (DetectionShot) satisfy audit and chain-of-custody requirements. 802.1X authentication integrates with enterprise access policies.

Enterprise Facilities: Mount in lobby entrances for visitor log-in verification, parking area monitoring, or emergency alerting in multi-tenant buildings. The embedded stereo speakers (2W × 2) can broadcast announcements, tying audio alerting and visual monitoring into a single endpoint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use the SMT-2731PV as a standalone monitor without the integrated camera?

A: Yes. Connect external video sources via dual HDMI inputs and display without activating the camera. However, the integrated camera is typically enabled by default—check firmware settings to disable it if not needed.

Q: Does the SMT-2731PV support multiple concurrent streams to a VMS?

A: The monitor outputs a single H.265/H.264 stream from the integrated camera to the network and/or NVR. Picture-in-picture display on the monitor itself combines multiple HDMI sources visually, but ONVIF streaming is one camera stream only.

Q: What is the maximum SD card capacity and recording duration?

A: The SMT-2731PV supports microSD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 256GB. At H.265 compression and event-triggered recording, 256GB typically stores 30–90 days of clip-based footage depending on event frequency and resolution settings. For continuous 24/7 recording at full 2MP/30fps, calculate roughly 5–10 GB/day, yielding 25–50 days per 256GB card.

Q: Is the SMT-2731PV IP67 rated for outdoor mounting?

A: The product is designed for indoor and covered outdoor installations. No explicit IP67 rating is documented; for full outdoor exposure, vent the monitor in a weatherproof enclosure or select a dedicated outdoor-rated outdoor IP camera paired with a PoE switch and display.

Q: Can I upgrade the firmware remotely?

A: Firmware updates are delivered via HTTPS. Signed firmware ensures integrity—updates cannot be applied unless cryptographically verified, preventing malware injection or unauthorized modification.

Q: Does the SMT-2731PV support RTSP for third-party VMS integration?

A: Yes. ONVIF Profile S/G/T/M and SUNAPI support include RTSP streaming. Any ONVIF-compliant VMS can ingest the H.265/H.264 stream directly without additional gateways or converters.

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The Hanwha SMT-2731PV stands out because it eliminates a common deployment headache: mounting a separate camera above or to the side of a public-facing display. In retail, transit, and government sites, you often need both visibility (for staff) and capture (for security). Most integrators default to a separate camera plus a display, but that means two power drops, two network runs, and two devices to manage. The SMT-2731PV collapses that into one endpoint—the 27-inch panel IS your surveillance camera, with a 2MP sensor and 107.7° field of view that covers a retail counter or ticket queue without corner shadows.

Technical Highlights:

• H.265 codec + WiseStream III: Bandwidth overhead drops 40–50% versus H.264 at equivalent quality. On a PoE-powered deployment, this means the 802.3bt supply doesn't get starved when you run full 30fps video plus on-board analytics detection.
• 0.03 Lux minimum illumination (F1.6 aperture + WiseNR II): Early-morning bank openings and dimly lit transit vestibules still yield facial-recognition-grade detail without infrared spillover or noise artifacts. The 120dB wide dynamic range handles the transition from bright exterior entry to dark interior queuing areas.
• On-board analytics (person, face, object detection + line crossing/loitering): No external edge appliance or AI gateway required. DetectionShot captures alarm frames automatically, so your security team doesn't have to scrub hours of video to find the incident moment—the image is already tagged and timestamped.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 107.7° FOV is generous, but if you need 360° coverage or outdoor weatherproofing, pair the SMT-2731PV with additional turret or dome cameras on a PoE switch rather than expecting this single panel to cover an entire facility perimeter.
• Edge storage (256GB microSD max) is event-driven, not continuous. If your compliance mandate is 24/7 unbroken video chain-of-custody, connect the SMT-2731PV to an NVR or NAS via ONVIF and let the NVR hold the authoritative archive. The on-board card then acts as a backup or burst buffer.
• Picture-in-picture capability is useful but single-stream output to ONVIF. If you need to export two independent video feeds to a VMS, you'll need a separate external camera—the monitor itself streams one camera feed.

Best fit: Retail self-checkout areas, small bank branches, transit kiosks, and government visitor screening where the display surface and surveillance camera can occupy the same physical space. The integrated design cuts installation cost and labor compared to mounting a camera arm or bracket above a separate monitor. Less suitable for sprawling warehouse floors or perimeter security where you need long-range zoom or extreme weather hardening.