Digital Watchdog Introduces COVA Hybrid NVRs

CERRITOS, Calif. - Sept. 3, 2025 - PRLog -- Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry leader in cloud-centric digital recorders, surveillance cameras, perimeter protection devices, system peripherals, and Video Software as a Service (VSaaS), introduces COVA cloud hybrid NVRs. With COVA, no local monitor is needed! Simply plug in the NVR and open the DW Mobile+ App to add COVA to your myDW Cloud Services account. Your COVA delivers a web-based cloud client experience with no VMS to download, accessible from any browser or mobile device. Everything is in the cloud!

"The future of physical security is in the cloud, and DW makes it easy and secure," said Mark Espenschied, Director of Marketing, DW. "Our new COVA NVRs are true plug-and-play devices that maximize hybrid local/cloud recording via our revolutionary myDW Cloud Services VSaaS."

The COVA NVR is managed through myDW Cloud Services VSaaS. Video is recorded locally, while live viewing, playback, event notifications, clip sharing, and user management are available in any browser and the DW Mobile+ App. The exclusive IdentiSee feature simplifies the detection of people and vehicles. The hardware features 16 built-in PoE ports with a power output of 25.5 watts, supports real-time recording at 30fps at up to 8K (16MP) resolution, and accommodates up to 32TB of storage. They are protected by DW's 5-year limited warranty.

Product features:

• Complete installation in minutes!
• Set up and camera configuration via the DW Mobile Plus App. Skip the local monitor!
• Record and manage single-sensor IP cameras at real-time 30fps up to 8K, with up to 192Mbps maximum throughput.
• Up to 16GB of myDW cloud storage for Clip Share included
• Includes up to 16 12-month subscription to myDW services
• Local power for up to 16 IP cameras via a resident PoE switch ensures seamless and efficient installation.
• Remote user and event management via myDW Cloud Video Services
• Upload events to myDW via Clip Share to address critical events quickly and efficiently.
• Up to 32TB of local storage
• Compatible with ONVIF cameras
• Live, playback and video archiving via the web client
• Static and dynamic live camera views
• Event notifications and system health reports via myDW
• Identisee video analytics detects persons and vehicles (camera-side rules)
• Audio communications from supported IP cameras
• Local alarm sensor input and relay output for access control integration*
• NDAA-compliant for federal and government projects
• 19" rack mount ears included*
• 5 year limited warranty

* On supported models. See product specifications for details.

To learn more about COVA NVRs, click here. To learn more about myDW Cloud Services, click here. To learn more about all of DW's industry-leading video surveillance products, visit www.digital-watchdog.com.

ABOUT DIGITAL WATCHDOG
Founded in 1987, DW is a leading manufacturer of NDAA/TAA-compliant and cloud- centric complete surveillance solutions, delivering easy-to-use, resource-saving artificial intelligence (AI), stunning image quality, advanced hardware capabilities, superior video management, reliable customer support and the lowest total cost of deployment for cloud-managed IP megapixel, Universal HD over Coax megapixel, and legacy analog applications. DW's catalog includes perimeter protection devices, including motion detectors, illuminators and speakers, as well as an NDAA-compliant elevated skin temperature system. With offices in Cerritos, California and Tampa, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, Korea, DW is committed to delivering powerful security solutions to its customers worldwide.

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Mark Espenschied Director of Marketing
DW® Complete Surveillance Solutions
marke@digital-watchdog.com
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