No. IREX connects to your existing cameras over RTSP — the standard supported by virtually all IP cameras and NVRs. If your cameras stream video today, IREX can connect to them without any hardware replacement or new procurement.
If your camera supports ONVIF Profile S or can provide a valid RTSP URL — it is compatible with IREX. This covers cameras from Axis, Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha, Bosch, Pelco, and hundreds of other manufacturers. The fastest test: play the camera's RTSP stream in VLC from outside your private network. If it plays, IREX can connect.
Yes, with module combination rules. CrowdCount and AudioTrack combine with any other module. Primary detection modules — such as face recognition, vehicle tracking, weapon detection, and motion analytics — run exclusively (one per camera). Your IREX engineer will plan the optimal module assignment across your camera network during deployment.
The minimum is 720×480 (NTSC). For most AI analytics modules — particularly face recognition and vehicle tracking — 1920×1080 is strongly recommended for optimal detection accuracy. Each module has specific resolution requirements; your IREX engineer will advise on camera positioning, mount height, and angle of view during onboarding.