In the last year, there has been a lot of talk about the 4K ultra HD video standard and what it means to the security industry. While the conversation may have started prior to last year’s ISC West, the show certainly provided a lot of momentum, with many manufacturers introducing at least one camera using 4K resolution — or talking about doing so in the immediate future.
For integrators, the big question surrounding this technology remains, “Is there actually a market for 4K in security?” Yes and no. There are applications for which 4K video would work very well, and even some where it is currently filling a need. But 4K, at least for now, is not ready for widespread use in the security market. Nor is the majority of the market ready for 4K.