DW Spectrum

DW Spectrum  (Cloud-Managed Video Management Services )
Features
  • Open architecture / cross-platform
  • Interface is dramatically easier to use.
  • Advanced features are standard
  • Cloud connectivity.
  • Future-proof infrastructure
  • AI-driven solution.
  • Server
  • Remote log download
  • ONVIF profile selection
  • Camera replacement
  • Archive encryption
  • SSL/TLS for server connections
  • Session-based and multi-factor authentication
  • ZFS support
  • Intel® quick sync video
  • C2P integration
  • Dual Stream RTSP/HTTP
  • Show More

Learn about how DW
solutions can work for you

View All Markets

Part Numbers

Model Number

Description

DW Spectrum® Licenses
DW-SPECTRUMLSC001Single DW Spectrum® Recording License
DW-SPECTRUMLSC004Four (4) DW Spectrum® Recording Licenses
DW-SPECTRUMLSC010Ten (10) DW Spectrum® Recording Licenses
DW-SPECTRUMLSC020Twenty (20) DW Spectrum® Recording Licenses
DW-SPECTRUMLSC050Fifty (50) DW Spectrum® Recording Licenses
DW-SPECTRUMLSC100One Hundred (100) DW Spectrum® Recording Licenses
DW Spectrum® Analog Encoder Licenses
DW-SPCP04LSC004 Four (4) DW Spectrum® Analog Encoder Licenses
DW-SPCP16LSC016
Sixteen (16) DW Spectrum® Analog Encoder Licenses
DW Spectrum® I/O Module Licenses
DW-SPIOLSC001 Single DW Spectrum® I/O Module License
DW Spectrum® Video Wall Licenses
DW-SPVWALL1X2 Single DW Spectrum® Video Wall License
NOTE: Custom-ordered licenses are available by request.
NOTE: Lifetime upgrades are included with no annual renewal fees.

System Requirements

Details
OS Support Supported Computer Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows OS

Microsoft Windows is supported by both DW Spectrum® Server and DW Spectrum® Client.
  • Windows 10 – Released: July 2015 | EoS:  10/2025
  • Windows 11 – Released: October 2021
  • Windows Server 2016 – Released: October 2016 | EoS: 01/2027
  • Windows Server 2019 – Released: October 2018 | EoS: 01/2029
  • Windows Server 2022 – Released: August 2021 | EoS: 10/2031

**NOTE: DW Spectrum® for Windows can be installed as a software bundle or the Server and Client software can be installed separately.

Installing DW Spectrum (Windows)


Ubuntu (Debian-based Linux) OS

Ubuntu/Linux is supported by both DW Spectrum® Server and DW Spectrum® Client.
  • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” – Released: April 2018 | EoS: 04/2030
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS “Focal Fossa” – Released: April 2020 | EoS: 04/2032
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS “Jammy Jellyfish” – Released: April 2022 | EoS: 04/2034

**NOTE: DW Spectrum® for Ubuntu is only available for separate installations (not bundled).

Installing DW Spectrum (Ubuntu)


Macintosh OS

macOS is supported only by the DW Spectrum® Client. DW Spectrum® Server is not available for macOS.
  • macOS 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 “Big Sur” – Released: November 2020
  • macOS 12 “Monterey” – Released: October 2021
  • macOS 13 “Ventura” – Released: October 2022
  • macOS 14 “Sonoma” – Released: October 2023

**NOTE: Mobile app 22.4 is incompatible with DW Spectrum v5.1. **NOTE: Support for Windows 8.1 will be discontinued in DW Spectrum 6.0. Systems on Windows 8.1 may not be able to update to the next release.

Installing DW Spectrum (Macintosh)


Supported Mobile Operating Systems
Android Mobile

Android is supported only by the DW Spectrum® Mobile application.
  • Android 5.0 “Lollipop” – Released:  November 2014
  • Android 6.0 “Marshmallow” – Released:  October 2015
  • Android 7.0, 7.1 “Nougat” – Released:  August 2016
  • Android 8.0, 8.1 “Oreo” – Released:  August 2017
  • Android 9.0 “Pie” – August 2018
  • Android 10.0 – August 2019
  • Android 11.0 – August 2020

Available on the Google Play Store


iOS Mobile

iOS is supported only by the DW Spectrum® Mobile application.
  • iOS 11 – Released:  September 2017
  • iOS 12 – Released:  September 2018
  • iOS 13 – Released:  September 2019
  • iOS 14 – Released:  September 2020

**NOTE: DW Spectrum® for Ubuntu is only available for separate installations (not bundled).

Available on the App Store

Videos

Videos

Documents

Title Type
DW Spectrum Flyer
pdf Download
DW Spectrum license agreement
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® Video Wall Brochure
pdf Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS Datasheet
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® quick user guide
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® IPVMS Cloud™ Quick Start Guide
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® IPVMS Cloud™ Quick Start Guide - Single Page
pdf Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS Brochure
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® media server quick setup guide
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® User Manual
pdf Download
DW Spectrum® IPVMS A&E Specifications
doc Download

Software

Title Type Release Notes Version Update Date Compatibility Size
DW Spectrum IPVMS Latest Software Ext. URL v6.0.0.39503 10/31/2024 N/A Open DWCloud™
DW Spectrum DWC-XPZA AI plugin v1.0.0 for Linux zip v1.0.0 12/06/2024 0.33 MB Download
DW Spectrum DWC-XPZA AI plugin v1.0.0 for Windows zip v1.0.0 12/06/2024 0.40 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS ARM v5.1.5.39242 for Ai CaaS enc 08/26/2024 145.95 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS ARM v5.1.5.39242 for CaaS zip v5.1.5.39242 08/26/2024 78.75 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVSM Paxton Plug-in v5.1.5.39242-Net2v5 exe v5.1.5.39242 08/26/2024 1.24 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVSM Paxton Plug-in v5.1.5.39242-Net2v6 exe v5.1.5.39242 08/26/2024 1.28 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS Previous Software Ext. URL - 07/03/2024 N/A Download
DW Spectrum IPVSM Paxton Plug-in v5.1.2.37996-Net2v6 exe v5.1.2.37996 01/15/2024 1.28 MB Download
DW Spectrum IPVMS C•CURE 9000 Plug-in v5.0 zip - 5.0 11/16/2022 DW Spectrum 25.77 MB Download
DW Witness Plugin for Linux v5.0.0.35746 so v5.0.0.35746 10/21/2022 0.21 MB Download
DW Witness Plugin for Windows v5.0.0.35746 dll v5.0.0.35746 10/21/2022 0.09 MB Download
DW Viewer plug-in for DW Spectrum Keyscan Aurora integration zip - v4.2 05/06/2021 26.23 MB Download

Compare Products to
Find Your Perfect Match.

Get Started

How to Buy

DW® products are sold and expertly installed by our trusted partners.
Want to buy DW® products?
Find authorized DW sales representatives of DW® products and systems.
Find a Reseller
Schedule a demo
Let us show you why DW has the perfect solution for your business.
Schedule a Demo
Become a partner
Are you a reseller, distributor, system integrator or installer? Find out how to become one!
Become a Partner

Support and Resources

Get help from Digital Watchdog’s Technical Support professionals. Quickly find and download information about our products, including manuals and documentation to install and get the most from your investment in video surveillance.
Downloads
Search and download the latest software, firmware and documentation for DW products
Learn More
Contact Support
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact DW’s support for help.
Learn More
FAQs
Access a wealth of support articles for common issues in our knowledgebase library.
Learn More

Looking for Something?

Let's partner up!

Complete the form below and a DW® representative will be in touch.

(Looking for technical support? Click here.)