Digital Video Recorder Global Market Report 2025

The digital video recorder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.95 billion in 2024 to $15.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for high-definition video recording, the rising popularity of gaming consoles with DVR capabilities, the growing demand for multi-channel DVR systems, heightened emphasis on data privacy and security, and a surge in the number of live streaming services.

The digital video recorder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of video surveillance applications, increasing demand for on-demand content viewing, a growing need for digital security solutions, rising internet penetration and broadband speeds, and a stronger consumer preference for personalized content recording. Key trends during this period include advancements in storage technology, innovations in DVR hardware, rising demand for cloud-based DVR services, integration of DVR systems with smart home technologies, and incorporation with digital signage solutions.

The rising demand for video surveillance is anticipated to fuel growth in the digital video recorder market in the coming years. Video surveillance involves the use of video cameras to monitor and record activities for security purposes. This increase in surveillance adoption is largely driven by growing security concerns, as it offers continuous monitoring, helps deter criminal activity, and facilitates rapid incident response. Digital video recorders (DVRs) play a critical role by securely storing and managing recorded footage, enabling easy retrieval, remote access, and real-time monitoring of multiple cameras. For example, according to a January 2022 report by Clarion Security Systems, a UK-based commercial security provider, London had more than 942,562 CCTV cameras installed, which corresponds to roughly one camera per 10 residents. The city spans 607 square miles, equating to about 1,553 cameras per square mile. Hence, the expanding demand for video surveillance is expected to drive the digital video recorder market’s growth.

Key players in the digital video recorder market are concentrating on developing cutting-edge products, such as 4K HDMI video recorders, to improve video quality, satisfy the rising demand for high-resolution footage, and serve professional and consumer applications in broadcasting, surveillance, and content creation. A 4K HDMI video recorder captures ultra-high-definition video - specifically 4K resolution (3840 × 2160 pixels) - via an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input. It records video streams from devices like cameras, gaming consoles, or computers that output through HDMI, maintaining superior image clarity and detail. For instance, in May 2025, Zowietek, a China-based professional video solutions company, introduced ZowieREC, a compact and versatile all-in-one 4K HDMI video recorder designed for high-quality recording, streaming, and analog-to-digital conversion. Offered in two variants - with or without an AV to HDMI converter - it supports a wide range of legacy and modern video sources including VHS players, camcorders, gaming consoles, and PCs. ZowieREC features standalone 4K/1080p recording, zero-latency pass-through, H.265 encoding, scheduled recording, and PC-free streaming to platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. Its user-friendly design incorporates a remote control, an intuitive graphical interface, high frame rate support, and audio input/output, making it ideal for gamers, content creators, and professional users.

In January 2025, Ross Video, a Canada-based manufacturer specializing in live event and video production equipment, acquired EagleEye for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Ross Video to expand its portfolio of camera motion systems, adding innovative solutions including immersive cable camera perspectives suited for a variety of productions. EagleEye is a US-based manufacturer of digital video recorders.

Major players in the digital video recorder market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., MediaTek Inc., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. Ltd., CommScope, DirecTV LLC, Bosch Security Systems, The E.W. Scripps Company, EchoStar Corporation, Humax Co. Ltd., TiVo Inc., Zinwell Corporation, Hauppauge Digital Inc., Channel Master, Xfinity, Skyworth Digital Holdings Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the digital video recorder market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in digital video recorder report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the digital video recorder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device that captures video in a digital format and stores it on various types of storage media, such as SD cards, USB flash drives, or hard drives, making viewing and management easy. It is commonly utilized for recording television programs, security footage, or other video content for later playback or analysis.

The primary types of digital video recorders include embedded digital video recorders, hybrid digital video recorders, and PC-based digital video recorders. An embedded digital video recorder is a standalone DVR device equipped with a built-in operating system specifically designed for recording and managing video surveillance footage. It operates on different platforms, such as direct-to-home (DTH), cable, internet protocol television (IPTV), and digital terrestrial television (DTT), and supports various resolution formats including standard definition, high definition, and ultra-high definition. These devices are used in residential, commercial, educational, and enterprise settings and are available through both online and offline distribution channels.

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The digital video recorder market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as remote viewing and monitoring, data backup and recovery, installation and setup services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital video recorder market also includes sales of hard drives and storage devices, power supply adapters, cables and connectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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