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Complete list of security camera brands with known security risks, including FCC-banned manufacturers and white-labeled Chinese cameras sold under American brand names.
These companies have been determined by the FCC to pose an "unacceptable risk to U.S. national security." Equipment from these manufacturers is banned from new US sales.
Security Cameras, DVRs, NVRs
42%+ state-owned by CETC (Chinese defense contractor)
World's largest camera manufacturer. Cameras deployed in Uyghur internment camps. Developed ethnic minority detection software. Chairman is CCP member and NPC delegate.
Security Cameras, DVRs, NVRs
11.67% state-owned (8.8% by China Mobile)
World's second-largest camera manufacturer. Provided 'real-time Uyghur warnings' surveillance systems. Won $1 billion in Xinjiang surveillance contracts.
OEM Camera Manufacturer
41% CCP-owned
Major OEM supplier added to sanctions October 2024. Many Western brands switched to Raysharp after Hikvision/Dahua bans—now also restricted.
The White-Label Problem
Hikvision and Dahua manufacture approximately 90% of IP cameras worldwide. Many are sold under different brand names with no disclosure of the true manufacturer. The camera inside is identical—only the logo changes.
These brands sell cameras manufactured by Hikvision, Dahua, or other sanctioned Chinese companies under their own branding.
Subsidiary (owned by Dahua)
Best Buy, Costco, Amazon
Cameras are identical to Dahua, only branding differs. Dahua acquired Lorex to bypass sanctions.
OEM Partner
Amazon (Fulfilled), Direct
Ships directly from Dahua to Amazon distribution centers. Firmware is Dahua with Amcrest branding.
Subsidiary (owned by Hikvision)
Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart
Consumer brand directly owned by Hikvision. Uses Hikvision cloud infrastructure.
OEM Partner
Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot
Previously used Hikvision, switched to Raysharp—which is now also sanctioned (Oct 2024).
OEM Partner
Direct, Distributors
2024 import records show continued Dahua use despite claims of moving away from Chinese OEM.
OEM Partner
Amazon, Direct
Uses Raysharp cameras, which became sanctioned October 2024.
Chinese Brand
Amazon, Direct
Chinese company with headquarters in Hong Kong. Uses Chinese-manufactured hardware.
Chinese Company
Amazon, Direct
Hong Kong-based company. Manufactured in Shenzhen, China. Mixed NDAA compliance status.
These companies previously used Chinese OEM products but have since transitioned to non-Chinese manufacturers. Older products may still use Chinese components.
| Company | Previous OEM | Current OEM | Transition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell | Dahua (Performance Series) | Vivotek (Taiwan) | April 2022 |
| Bosch | Dahua (contract manufacturing) | Non-Chinese for US market | 2020 |
| ADI W-Box | Hikvision | Sunell | December 2022 |
| ADT | Dahua | Various non-Chinese OEMs | 2021 |
Note: If you purchased products from these companies before their transition dates, those older cameras may still contain Chinese components.