Impressive Camera
Updated March 13, 2025

Impressive Camera

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • MV22

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Meraki MV

We use it along with the Meraki button at our front entrance to identify visitors. We have used both the activity zone as well as the button to trigger a recording. When a visitor presses the button, the camera will send a snapshot to email and text so we know a visitor is waiting in the lobby.

Pros

  • Motion detection with activity zones works well
  • Motion snapshots are stitched together into one image which is amazing
  • Works well with other sensors including the button and door sensor

Cons

  • More granular user controls would be nice for Meraki in general
  • It saves us lots of time by monitoring our lobby for visitors
  • The camera is obvious so it acks as a deterrent to prevent security incidents
  • Firmware updates are easy which saves time
It was very easy to set up and install with one POE ethernet cable. No additional power is needed. It was also easy to add to the dashboard and easy to configure. Onsite storage is not necessary so really you just need to install the camera and you're basically done hardware wise. Firmware upgrades are a breeze which is important as you wouln't want camera's with unpatched vulnrabilities. You can set up Azure AD authentication so others in HR or building security can easily log in to review footage.
The meraki products are easy to manage from one dashboard. The devices all work well together, for example the MS button or door sensor can trigger the camera. The MS Sensors can connect to the camera instead of wifi which is nice if the camera is hardwired and there is not a good wifi signal nearby for the varios Meraki MS Sensors.
You can easily add more networks as needed or connect multiple sites to one network. We have our wireless and switches on a separate network from our cameras. This helps with user access and control which differs from our needs on the switch and wireless side.
I've used their camera's and wouldn't recommend them for a business unless you have a lot more time to mess around with configuration and issues. They might be ok for home use but didn't compare to Meraki for our lobby need.

Do you think Cisco Meraki MV delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Cisco Meraki MV's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Meraki MV live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Meraki MV go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Meraki MV again?

Yes

They work well as security cameras and the one we have works well in the lobby. I wouldn't hesitate to get more as the need arises. I can't think of a situation where they wouldn't work well. The motion detection and activity zones work great. They can also work with the various sensors Meraki offers, making them more of a smart camera.

Using Cisco Meraki MV

5 - Meraki MV cameras are used for physical security, specifically in the lobby area but we plan to add more. It along with the Meraki button alerts us of visitors waiting in the lobby.
1 - Once set up, they're super easy to manage. We also have SSO set up for users that need to view the footage online.
  • Physical Security
  • IT equipment security
  • Safety
  • The Meraki button can trigger the MV camera to email and text a snapshot.
  • We plan to add one to the parking lot and shipping door.
  • We will add some to the IT rooms for compliance.
It works flawlessly, no reason to change or not renew.

Evaluating Cisco Meraki MV and Competitors

Yes - It replaced an older UniFi Camera which required onsite hardware and storage. We had to install the console on a server, and it wasn't as user friendly.
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
SSO integration with Enra ID works well. We're also looking at door Access control integration which is an option.
We already had Meraki AP and Switch so it was a no brainer. Might consider somethign similar depending on pricing and integration.

Cisco Meraki MV Support

Any company that has an online public community where you can collaborate with others and ask questions deserves a 10.
ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Knowledgeable team
Problems get solved
Kept well informed
Support understands my problem
Support cares about my success
Quick Initial Response
None
No, have not needed much support.
Yes - I only reported it on the community and it resolved it self after a while which was good. I didn't end up opening a ticket.
Not with this product but they did alert us of an issue with their water leak sensors when they first came out and said they would send new cables once manufacturing caught up. They followed through on that without me having to do a think.

Using Cisco Meraki MV

No issues at all, very easy to use, very easy to adjust the settings, very easy to update firmware.
ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Technical support not required
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
Familiar
None
  • Setting up activity zones is easy. You can even block out tv's and alarm panels.
  • Mounting it was easy and setting it up wasn't a problem.
  • No need for onsite software or storage is very fine.
  • SSO took some extra thinking but worked regardless.
Yes - Worked well but I haven't used it lately.

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