Bezemer Industries

Still Running Hikvision Cameras? It's Time to Plan Your Replacement

Hikvision equipment can't be sold new in the US anymore, and support for the cameras already on your walls is fading. Bezemer Industries helps Fresno and Clovis businesses switch to fully supported systems before something breaks.

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What's Actually Happening With Hikvision

The FCC stopped approving new Hikvision equipment for the US market, and federal agencies are banned from using it. Your cameras aren't illegal, and nobody's coming to take them down. But here's the problem: when one fails, your installer can't easily get a matching replacement, and the security updates that keep your system safe from hackers are drying up. Canada already ordered Hikvision to shut down operations there completely. The writing's on the wall. Not sure whether to repair or replace? Our commercial security consulting process can help document the decision.

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How to Know If This Affects You

Hikvision is everywhere in the Central Valley, and a lot of it was sold under other brand names. You might be affected if:

  • Your cameras or recorder say Hikvision, Hik-Connect, or iVMS on the login screen
  • Your system was installed before 2023 and you got a great deal on it
  • Your installer can't source a matching camera when one dies
  • You've stopped receiving firmware updates

Not sure what you have? We'll identify it during a free site walk.

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What We Replace It With

We install camera systems from manufacturers that are fully approved for the US market, with real warranties and a support line that answers. In most buildings we can reuse your existing cabling, which keeps the cost of switching way down. You get a system that's insurable, updatable, and won't strand you when a camera fails. See how a full camera installation works from site walk to sign-off.

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Based in Clovis

Why Fresno Businesses Call Bezemer

We're a licensed California contractor (Lic #1109846, C-7 and C-61/D28, Alarm Operator #8216) based right here in Clovis. We design, install, and support the whole system ourselves, and our monitoring runs through a UL-listed central station. When you call (559) 314-7050, you get us, not a national call center.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to replace my Hikvision cameras right now?

No. Owning them isn't illegal and they'll keep recording. But replacement parts are getting hard to find and security updates are fading, so the smart move is planning the switch on your schedule instead of scrambling when something fails.

Will my Hikvision cameras just stop working one day?

They won't shut off, but systems age out in pieces. A camera dies, a hard drive fails, the software stops getting patched. Each failure gets harder to fix because new Hikvision gear can't be imported. That's how businesses end up with blind spots they don't know about.

Can you reuse my existing camera wiring?

Usually, yes. Most modern systems run on the same network cabling Hikvision used, so in many buildings we swap the cameras and recorder without rewiring anything. That's often the biggest cost saver in the whole project.

What brands do you replace Hikvision with?

We install equipment that's fully authorized for the US market and appropriate for your building and budget. We'll walk you through the options during your site visit rather than pushing one brand on everyone.

How much does it cost to replace a Hikvision system?

It depends on how many cameras you have and whether we can reuse your cabling. The site walk is free, and you'll get a clear written quote before we touch anything.

Get Ahead of It

A free site walk takes about an hour. We'll identify what you have, what's at risk, and what a switch would cost. No pressure, no scare tactics. Want a deeper look first? Book a security consulting site assessment.

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