Category AI Visibility Report
Network Video Recorders AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈4,042
Est. AI queries / month
6
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 6 buyer topics in Network Video Recorders across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,042 AI queries per month.
- Reolink leads the AI shelf with 18.6% of brand mentions, followed by Ubiquiti (13%) and Synology (5.8%). The top three hold 37.4% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “PoE network video recorders” (top keyword “ip security camera”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (35.4% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reolink | 866 | 18.6% |
| 2 | Ubiquiti | 606 | 13% |
| 3 | Synology | 270 | 5.8% |
| 4 | eufy | 247 | 5.3% |
| 5 | Hanwha Vision | 227 | 4.9% |
| 6 | TP-Link | 215 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Hikvision | 207 | 4.4% |
| 8 | ANNKE | 199 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Lorex | 147 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Champion aXis | 128 | 2.7% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoE network video recorders | ≈2,276 | ip security camera | 3,600 |
| Network video recorder software and apps | ≈1,766 | security camera app | 3,600 |
| Network video recorders for business | — | security camera system chicago | 3,600 |
| DVR and network video recorders | — | dvr recorder | 5,400 |
| Wireless network video recorder setups | — | wireless smart security camera | 5,400 |
| Network video recorder systems | — | video surveillance system | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 150 | 35.4% |
| reolink.com | 49 | 11.6% |
| pvrblog.com | 23 | 5.4% |
| safewise.com | 16 | 3.8% |
| smarthomeexplorer.com | 16 | 3.8% |
| synology.com | 15 | 3.5% |
| security.org | 15 | 3.5% |
| ui.com | 15 | 3.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for network video recorders?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Reolink (18.6%), Ubiquiti (13%), Synology (5.8%), eufy (5.3%), Hanwha Vision (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about network video recorders?
GEOly estimates ~4,042 AI queries per month in this category across 6 buyer topics, led by “PoE network video recorders”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for network video recorders?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, reolink.com, pvrblog.com, safewise.com, smarthomeexplorer.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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