Vivotek VSS - VAST Security Station
SKU: VSS
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Please Note: The VSS Lite Edition is Free of charge and can be activated once the software is installed.
VSS Lite only supports 32 complimentary channel licences (for Vivotek Cameras only)
Key Features:
- Available in 3 options - VSS Lite, VSS Standard, and, VSS Professional
- Capable of supporting up to 20,000 cameras simultaneously
- Max. Cameras (channels) per system | VSS Lite - 32-ch | VSS Std - 128-ch | VSS Pro - 22,400-ch (320 per server)
- Supports up to 12MP resolution
- Designed to combine Advanced AI and Edge Computing technologies - for accurate Facial and Vehicle recognition
- Max. Substations | VSS Lite - 0 | VSS Std - 32 | VSS Pro - 700
- Supports iViewer Mobile App (for iOS and Android)
- Supports MJPEG, MPEG4, H.264, and H.265 video formats
- Audio Capability - Two-way
- Also includes; PTZ control mode, Tracking mode (Smart tracking advanced and Autotracking), VCA counting report, a selection of Search capability (Bookmark search, Thumbnail search, etc), and more

VMS (Video Management) Functions:
- Basic Functions - Live view, Recoding, Playback, Event, Alarm
- Deep Search Functions - Attribute search, Scene search, Re-search
- 3rd Party Integration - Data magnet, TCP message
- Other - E-map, GIS/GPS, Matrix

iOS Vivotek App Store - Android Vivotek App Store
Download VSS Here!
Please read the linked 'How to Migrate' guides for more information on how to migrate to VSS for VAST 2 Paid Users.
Note (25/05/23) - Vivotek have set a VAST 2 to VSS migration deadline for August 31st 2023. VAST 2 paid users will be able to migrate to VSS professional, but must activate all licences before June 30th, and migrate to VSS before August 31st.
Click here for VAST 2 to VSS Migration website
(Please note that this website will become unavailable after August 31st 2023)
Please Note - VSS v1.0 does NOT support running on a Virtual Machine.
This will only become available upon the release of v1.1.
Vivotek VSS User Manual
Vivotek VAST2 vs VSS Comparison Chart
How to Migrate to VSS - Instruction Manual
How to Migrate to VSS for VAST2 NR-v2 - Instruction Manual
Details
Designed to offer an impressive Video Management Solution, with support for AI functions, Vivotek's VSS (VAST Security Station) includes a wide selection of features and functions, ideal for any video surveillance application.
VSS is here to replace VAST 2 - for more information on how VSS improves on VAST 2 please see our forum article.
With three product editions to choose from, users have the ability to decide on which VSS version suits their requirements the best.
VSS Lite - Free to use - An entry-level VMS for basic surveillance needs.
VSS Standard - A cost-effective option, fit for use in small to mid-size application environments.
VSS Professional - The most expensive option, with all the features. Ideal for mid to large-scale projects that require central management and 24/7 surveillance operations.
VSS Editions - Specs
| VSS Lite | VSS Standard | VSS Professional | |
| Max. Cameras per system |
32 | 128 | 22,400 (320 per server) |
| Max. Clients per server |
200 | 200 | 200 |
| Max. Substations per system |
0 |
32 |
700 |
| Video Resolution | up to 12MP |
up to 12MP |
up to 12MP |
| Complimentary Camera Licences |
32 (Vivotek cameras only) |
8 | 0 |
VSS Editions - Supported Functions
| VSS Lite | VSS Standard | VSS Professional | |
| Basic Functions | |||
| Live View | • | • | • |
| Recoding | • | • | • |
| Playback | • | • | • |
| Event | • | • | • |
| Alarm | • | • | |
| Deep Search | |||
| Attribute search | • | • | |
| Scene search | • | • | |
| Re-search | • | ||
| 3rd Party Integration | |||
| Data Magnet | • | • | |
| TCP Message | • | • | |
| Other | |||
| E-Map | • | • | |
| GIS/GPS | • | ||
| Matrix | • | ||
| Failover | |||
| CMS | • | ||
| Substation | • |
Deep Search
Deep Search uses AI capabilities that allow users to search through surveillance footage using specific attributes and analytics. This includes Object search, Attribute search, Scene search, and, Re-search
Object search - searches for specific object types (humans and vehicles)
Attribute search - searches for specific attributes for different object types (People - gender, age, clothing, colour, and accessories | Vehicles - vehicle type, and colour)
Scene search - allows users to search through footage using analytics (Line crossing, Intrusion, and Loitering detection)
Re-search - includes 'search by similar appearance' (only supported by VSS Pro)
Please note - Deep Search is only supported by the Standard and Professional editions of VSS. It is not available with VSS Lite.
Standard Search Capabilities -
These are supported by all three VSS editions. Search capabilities include; Bookmark search, Calendar search, Event search, Thumbnail search, Log search, Data Magnet search, Alarm search, and, Smart search
VSS System Architecture

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