Chowmain Software and Apps, provider of home automation drivers, has released a Hikvision driver for Control4.

Hikvision is a popular surveillance manufacturer of PTZ and non-PTZ-based IP cameras for a range of residential and commercial applications.

The latest driver drives the integration of Hikvision by offering functionality that allows the cameras to push the bounds of security and home automation and lets the security systems be used for more than just surveillance.

Through the driver, users can use their surveillance system to trigger motion-based programming like lighting as well as the ability to detect potential tampering and provides the ability to attach snapshots to Control4 push notifications (4sight required) for entering/exiting, attended/unattended baggage, disk full/error and more.

Users also now have access to a list of programming commands including day/night mode, go-to preset, auto flip, back to origin, one touch patrol and reboot camera.