Cisco Meraki MV
The smart camera, simplified.
Overview
Cisco Meraki's MV series are enterprise-grade security cameras that are managed through the same cloud-based dashboard as Meraki's networking and IoT products. They feature an innovative edge-storage architecture, where all video is stored on the camera's industrial-grade solid-state drive, eliminating the need for an NVR. The Meraki dashboard provides powerful tools for viewing footage and leveraging built-in analytics like motion heatmaps and object detection.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized cloud management via the Meraki Dashboard
- Edge storage on the camera (no NVR required)
- Intelligent video analytics (motion heatmaps, object detection, person tracking)
- Simple plug-and-play deployment
- Integration with the broader Cisco Meraki IT portfolio
- Secure, encrypted video storage and access
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully integrated into the comprehensive Cisco Meraki IT platform (networking, wireless, security)
- Edge storage architecture eliminates the NVR, a common point of failure
- Powerful analytics capabilities for both security and business intelligence
Unique Value: Simplifies video surveillance by eliminating NVRs and integrating camera management into the same cloud dashboard used for all other Meraki IT products.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using motion heatmaps in retail to analyze customer traffic patterns
- Quickly finding and exporting footage of a security incident using motion-based search
- Managing security cameras and Wi-Fi networks from a single pane of glass
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not invested in the Cisco Meraki ecosystem
- Businesses requiring very long-term (multi-year) continuous video retention
- Cost-sensitive buyers, as hardware and licensing can be expensive
🏆 Alternatives
For businesses already using Meraki networking, adding MV cameras provides a unified management experience that standalone security systems cannot match, reducing complexity and operational overhead.
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