Hytera VM685 Body Worn Camera with Speaker Microphone

The Hytera VM685 is a body-worn camera with a built-in radio speaker microphone, available with 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of internal memory. It records 1080p video at 60 frames per second and runs for more than 8 hours on one charge, for security officers, door supervisors, enforcement staff and other front-line teams.

Hytera refers to the VM685 as a remote video microphone (RVM). Clipped to the uniform, it records video, sound and photos, and when it is connected to a compatible Hytera two-way radio it also acts as the radio's microphone and speaker.

Choosing your Memory Size

Every version of the VM685 has the same camera, battery, screen and build. The only difference is how much footage it can hold. The memory is built in and there is no memory card slot, so it is worth picking the size that matches how long your staff record and how often cameras are downloaded.

On one charge, the VM685 battery records for more than 8 hours. For staff who record in HD for the whole of that time, 64GB is the smallest memory size with enough space. Where recording only starts when an incident begins, the 16GB or 32GB versions normally have plenty of room.

Hytera VM685 at a Glance

• Pre-Event Recording - Saved footage starts 20 seconds before the record button is pressed, and continues for 30 seconds after it is stopped
• One-Touch Controls - Video recording, voice recording and emergency calls each start with a single press
• Night Recording - Six OSRAM infrared LEDs record up to 3m away in darkness, with a 1W white LED for extra light
• Front Colour Screen - A 2.4-inch display for checking the camera view and playing back recordings on site
• Wireless Connections - Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with access point and docking station support, plus Bluetooth 4.0 with audio and BLE
• Multi-Camera Docking - The Hytera MCA22, sold separately, charges six cameras at once and downloads their footage

How the Camera Works with Hytera Radios

Officers who carry a two-way radio usually wear a separate speaker microphone on their chest, so they can talk without taking the radio off their belt. The VM685 can replace it. Once it is connected to a compatible Hytera radio by cable, the wearer presses the push-to-talk (PTT) key on the camera to speak, and incoming calls play through its 2W speaker.

This keeps the uniform down to one device for video and radio. The VM685 also works as a standalone body camera for teams that do not use Hytera radios.

Picture, Sound and Photo Quality

The 16 megapixel sensor records MP4 video at VGA, 720p or 1080p, at 30 or 60 frames per second. Lower settings use less memory, so they stretch the recording time on any of the four sizes.

The fixed-focus, all-glass lens has a 140° diagonal field of view (106° horizontal, 78° vertical) and focuses from 0.1m to infinity. Because the lens rotates through 180°, it can be pointed forward whichever way the camera is clipped on.

Sound is picked up by a silicone microphone and an electret microphone and saved in AAC format. Photos are taken at 16, 5 or 3 megapixels and saved as JPG files.

Durability and Working Conditions

The VM685 is sealed to IP67 against dust and water, certified to MIL-STD-810G and rated to survive a 2m drop with the clip fitted. It works from -20°C to +60°C, can be stored from -40°C to +85°C, and has electrostatic discharge protection rated to 6kV by contact and 12kV through the air.

Evidence security and file transfer
Footage on the VM685 is encrypted with 256-bit AES. Only administrators can reach the files, using a 6-digit PIN on the camera or a password to transfer recordings to a PC.

Recordings download over micro USB to a PC running Windows XP, 7, 8 or 10, or automatically when the camera is placed in the Hytera MCA22 docking station. Hytera SmartMDM software, sold separately, is used to manage and share the footage.

Who uses the Hytera VM685

The VM685 is built for staff who deal with the public face to face, where a video record helps settle complaints and protects the wearer.

Security Body Camera for Patrol and Door Supervision

Security guards, mobile patrol officers and door supervisors often carry Hytera radios already. The VM685 gives them recording and radio from one unit, with infrared night vision for car parks, venue doors and poorly lit streets.

Councils, Transport and Healthcare

Civil enforcement officers, neighbourhood wardens, transport staff and hospital security teams use body cameras to record disputes. The choice of memory sizes lets each organisation match the camera to its shift lengths and download routine.

Compatible Radios, PCs and Accessories

Hytera lists its Multi-mode Advanced Radio and selected narrowband radios as compatible with the VM685. The radio connection cable is sold separately.

Footage downloads to Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10 PCs. The Hytera MCA22 six-way docking station, also sold separately, charges up to six VM685 or VM550 cameras and downloads their footage while they are docked.

• Hytera VM685 Body Camera -16GB,  32GB, 64GB or128GB - Select at Checkout
• Battery
• Belt Clip
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• User Documentation

*Please note - The cable to connect the VM685 to a radio is not included