CP Plus Next-Gen AI Cameras: Specs, Features, and Release Dates

CP Plus cameras now do more than record footage sitting on a hard drive. Over the past two years, the company has been turning plain security cameras into cameras that can think.

This shift matters for anyone shopping for a security system in India. CP Plus AI cameras promise fewer false alarms, faster alerts, and smarter analysis of what a camera actually sees. This article walks through the real specs, features, and release dates behind the CP Plus next-gen AI camera lineup, based on the company’s own announcements and product pages.

What CP Plus Means by Next-Gen AI Cameras

CP Plus is the flagship brand of Aditya Infotech Limited, an Indian company that builds cameras, recorders, and security software. Aditya Infotech describes itself as the largest surveillance product manufacturer in the world outside China, and the third largest once China is included.

That scale matters for the AI push. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Aditya Infotech held close to 39 percent of India’s video surveillance market. By the third quarter, IP cameras made up nearly three-quarters of the company’s total product portfolio.

When CP Plus talks about next-gen AI cameras, it usually means one of three things. A camera can have AI detection built directly into its hardware, such as human or vehicle recognition. A software layer, like CP PLUS.AI, can be added on top of cameras a business already owns. Or the AI can live in a new processing platform, built with a partner such as Qualcomm.

The Qualcomm Partnership: On-Device AI and Real-Time Insights

In December 2025, CP Plus announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to build a new video security platform. The system pairs Qualcomm’s Dragonwing processors with the Qualcomm Insight Platform, running through edge boxes connected to a video management system.

The core idea is on-device processing. Instead of sending every video stream to a distant server, cameras and edge boxes can analyze footage right where it is captured. Businesses can also run the system in an air-gapped setup, which keeps sensitive footage on-site rather than sending it across external networks.

The platform also includes a generative AI assistant built on a large language model. Security staff can ask it plain-language questions about recorded events, instead of scrubbing through hours of footage by hand.

CP Plus and Qualcomm list several real-world uses for the system:

Spotting blocked walkways or exits in public buildings
Checking for protective equipment on industrial sites
Estimating crowd size at large venues
Studying footfall patterns for retailers
Running automated compliance audits through a feature called Merlin

According to both companies, commercial availability is expected in the first quarter of 2026.

CP PLUS.AI: Turning Ordinary Cameras Into Smart Cameras

CP PLUS.AI is a computer vision platform built with technology partner Avathon. Rather than replacing a camera, it adds an AI layer on top of a company’s existing video system.

CP Plus says the platform supports more than 125 use cases. These range from safety compliance and visual inspections to situational awareness and productivity tracking. Examples include facial recognition for unauthorized access, checks for protective equipment and hygiene standards, and monitoring of vehicle or loading efficiency in warehouses.

One advantage of CP PLUS.AI is that it works with cameras a business already owns. CP Plus lists compatibility with standard CCTV cameras, PTZ cameras, and drones, without requiring new hardware purchases. The setup uses a low-code or no-code approach, and CP Plus says organizations can get it running within days, either on their own servers or in the cloud.

The platform can also pull thousands of separate video feeds into one dashboard. CP Plus says the underlying models keep improving over time, using standard GPU hardware to reduce false alerts as more footage is collected.

CP-Z45Q: A Closer Look at an Award-Winning AI Camera

The CP-Z45Q is one of the clearest examples of a CP Plus AI camera already on the market. In January 2026, CP Plus announced that the CP-Z45Q had won Best Home Security Camera of the Year 2025 at the Gadget Bridge Awards.

Video and Night Vision

According to CP Plus’s own product page, the camera uses a 1/2.9-inch 4MP CMOS image sensor with a 4mm lens. It records in H.265 format, connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and captures video at up to 20 frames per second at full 4MP resolution.

Night vision comes from a dual-light setup. Infrared LEDs cover distances up to 15 meters, while white LEDs provide full-color night footage up to 8 to 10 meters.

Smart Security Features

On the AI side, the CP-Z45Q includes human body detection and motion tracking. CP Plus designed these features to tell real activity apart from routine background movement, cutting down on false alerts.

A built-in siren can sound automatically when the system detects a threat. A privacy mode lets owners block the lens and pause recording, and two-way audio allows conversations with visitors or pets through the camera. CP Plus built the camera with what it calls CTC Cyber Secure Technology, covering secure boot-up, encrypted data, and tamper-resistant firmware. The CP-Z45Q works through the EZYKAM+ app and connects to Amazon Alexa and Google Home for voice control.

Solar-Powered AI Cameras for Off-Grid Security

Not every location has stable electricity or an internet connection. CP Plus addressed this gap with a line of solar-powered, AI-enabled 4G cameras, first announced in June 2024.

These cameras pair a 7-watt solar panel with an 18,000mAh built-in battery, allowing them to run without a fixed power source. Instead of Wi-Fi, they connect through a 4G SIM card, which suits farms, remote sites, or buildings still under construction.

The camera records in full color at night using built-in spotlights, rather than relying only on infrared. On the detection side, it includes AI human body detection, motion tracking, and a built-in PIR sensor, all aimed at cutting down false alerts. Storage supports up to a 256GB SD card, and a built-in siren can respond automatically to detected activity.

NEXIVUE: A New Brand for a Bigger Market

CP Plus is not the only brand under Aditya Infotech. In 2026, the company launched NEXIVUE, a separate surveillance brand aimed at India’s Tier II, Tier III, and rural markets.

Aditya Infotech has described NEXIVUE as a way to reach deeper distribution channels without changing the premium positioning of CP Plus itself. The company also introduced another brand, EYRA, as part of the same multi-brand strategy. Together, these brands are meant to cover more price points across India’s surveillance market, while CP Plus continues to anchor the higher end of the lineup with its AI-focused camera range.

Release Dates and Availability at a Glance

Pulling together CP Plus’s public announcements, a timeline of its next-gen AI camera push looks like this:

June 2024: Solar-powered, AI-enabled 4G cameras announced.
Available now: The CP-Z45Q on sale, later named Best Home Security Camera of the Year 2025.
December 2025: Qualcomm collaboration for an edge AI video security platform announced.
Q1 2026: Commercial availability expected for the CP Plus and Qualcomm Insight Platform.
2026: NEXIVUE launched as a separate, mass-market surveillance brand.

Exact pricing for the Qualcomm-based platform has not been made public. For current pricing on individual cameras such as the CP-Z45Q, CP Plus directs buyers to its website and authorized retailers.

Key Takeaways

Company scale: Aditya Infotech, the parent of CP Plus, holds close to 39 percent of India’s video surveillance market as of Q2 FY26.
Edge AI platform: The CP Plus and Qualcomm collaboration adds on-device processing and a natural-language AI assistant, with commercial availability expected in Q1 2026.
Software layer: CP PLUS.AI, built with Avathon, adds AI analytics to cameras a business already owns.
Flagship home camera: The CP-Z45Q offers 4MP resolution, human detection, motion tracking, and a privacy mode, and won a 2025 industry award.
Off-grid option: Solar-powered 4G AI cameras run on a 7-watt panel and an 18,000mAh battery for locations without power or Wi-Fi.
New brand: NEXIVUE extends Aditya Infotech’s reach into smaller cities and rural markets.

FAQs

What makes a CP Plus camera AI-enabled?

A CP Plus camera counts as AI-enabled when it can detect and classify events, such as human or vehicle movement, without a person watching the feed at all times.

When will the CP Plus and Qualcomm AI platform be available?

CP Plus and Qualcomm expect commercial availability in the first quarter of 2026.

Does CP PLUS.AI require buying new cameras?

No, CP Plus designed CP PLUS.AI to work with a business’s existing CCTV, PTZ, and drone cameras.

Is the CP-Z45Q suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, the CP-Z45Q is a pan-tilt Wi-Fi camera built for both indoor and outdoor home surveillance.

Can CP Plus AI cameras work without Wi-Fi?

Yes, the solar-powered camera range from CP Plus connects through a 4G SIM card instead of Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

CP Plus next-gen AI cameras cover more ground than a single product line. The lineup includes an edge AI platform built with Qualcomm, a software layer called CP PLUS.AI that upgrades existing cameras, an award-winning home camera in the CP-Z45Q, and solar-powered options for sites without power or Wi-Fi. For buyers and businesses trying to make sense of the announcements, the clearest signal is timing: commercial availability of the Qualcomm-based platform is expected in the first quarter of 2026, while cameras like the CP-Z45Q and the solar-powered 4G range are already on the market today.