NDAA-Compliant Alternatives to Hikvision and Dahua Cameras (2026)
NDAA-compliant alternatives to Hikvision and Dahua cameras
Updated November 2026 · Prices update live from silarius.com
If you need cameras that meet NDAA Section 889, replace Hikvision and Dahua with NDAA-compliant cameras such as Silarius X: 5MP domes and bullets from $199.99, 4K models from $299.99 and PTZ cameras from $299.99, all ONVIF, with a 3-year Silarius warranty and free US shipping. Silarius NVRs record ONVIF cameras, so you can switch one camera at a time.
The Silarius alternative for each camera type
| Replacing a | NDAA-compliant Silarius model | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor dome (5MP) | SIL-XD5MP28AU | 5MP Silarius X dome, IR, records to an NVR or straight to Silarius Cloud | $199.99 |
| Outdoor bullet (5MP) | SIL-XB5MP28AU | 5MP Silarius X bullet, IR, outdoor rated | $199.99 |
| Outdoor bullet (4K) | SIL-XB8MP28AU | 8MP (4K) Silarius X bullet for lots and yards | $299.99 |
| Turret (4K) | SIL-XT8MP28AU | 8MP (4K) Silarius X turret | $299.99 |
| PTZ (indoor or small lot) | SIL-DPTZ5MPX12 | 5MP dome PTZ, 12x optical zoom | $299.99 |
| PTZ (long range) | SIL-XPTZ5MP30X | 5MP Silarius X PTZ, 30x zoom, starlight laser | $1,399.99 |
| 16-channel PoE NVR | SIL-NVR4K16 | 4K NVR with PoE ports that power the cameras | $229.99 |
All Silarius cameras and recorders are NDAA compliant, have a 3-year Silarius warranty and ship free in the US.
Are Hikvision and Dahua cameras banned?
Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act bars US federal agencies and their contractors from using video surveillance equipment made by Hytera, Hikvision or Dahua for public safety, government facility security, critical infrastructure and other national security purposes [1]. The FCC lists the same equipment on its Covered List [2]. Schools, cities and companies with federal contracts often require NDAA-compliant cameras for this reason.
How to switch without starting over
- List your cameras by type (dome, bullet, turret, PTZ) and resolution, and match each one in the table above.
- Replace the recorder first: a Silarius NVR records ONVIF cameras, so cameras can be swapped over time.
- Reuse your cable runs: Silarius cameras use the same network cable and PoE power.
- Want video off site? Silarius X cameras can also record straight to Silarius Cloud, with no recorder at all, from $6.99 per camera per month.
Other NDAA-compliant brands on silarius.com
Silarius also sells Axis Communications and Hanwha Vision cameras, which offer NDAA-compliant lines; check each model's compliance statement before you buy. For costs by system size, see how much a 4, 8 or 16 camera system costs, and for zoom cameras the best NDAA PTZ cameras for a business.
Questions
Are Hikvision and Dahua cameras banned in the US?
Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA bars US federal agencies and their contractors from using Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera video surveillance equipment for public safety, government facility security, critical infrastructure and other national security purposes, and the FCC lists that equipment on its Covered List. Schools, cities and companies with federal contracts often require NDAA-compliant cameras for this reason.
What is the best NDAA-compliant alternative to Hikvision?
For most businesses, Silarius X cameras: 5MP domes and bullets from $199.99, 4K models from $299.99, NDAA compliant, ONVIF, with a 3-year Silarius warranty and free US shipping.
Can I replace Hikvision cameras one at a time?
Yes. Silarius cameras are ONVIF, and Silarius NVRs record ONVIF cameras, so you can move to a Silarius recorder and swap cameras over time.
Are Silarius cameras NDAA compliant?
Yes. Silarius cameras and recorders are NDAA compliant.
Do Silarius cameras need a monthly fee?
No. They record to a Silarius NVR with no monthly fee. Silarius Cloud recording is optional, from $6.99 per camera per month.