📹 Video Surveillance

ZoneMinder

Industry-standard surveillance platform with 20+ years of development. Perfect for large deployments with hundreds of cameras and advanced motion detection.

Most Mature

Shinobi

Modern, lightweight surveillance system with beautiful web interface. Docker-ready with excellent performance and plugin ecosystem for custom integrations.

Modern UI

Frigate

AI-first surveillance with real-time object detection using Google Coral TPU. Purpose-built for Home Assistant integration and smart home automation.

AI Powered

MotionEye

Lightweight Raspberry Pi-ready surveillance for small deployments. Simple setup, low resource usage, perfect for remote locations and edge devices.

Lightweight

Viseron

Machine learning-based video surveillance focusing on accuracy. Reduces false positives with intelligent object tracking and zone detection.

ML Focus

Kerberos.io

Cloud-optional surveillance with advanced analytics. Deploy on-premises or hybrid cloud with intelligent storage management.

Hybrid Ready

1. Site Survey & Design

Comprehensive security assessment, camera placement planning, network requirements analysis, and storage capacity calculations for optimal coverage.

2. Camera Selection & Installation

Hardware procurement recommendations, professional mounting, IP address configuration, and POE network setup for reliable operation.

3. NVR Server Configuration

High-performance recording server setup with RAID storage, automated backups, and system hardening for security and reliability.

Secure

4. AI Detection Setup

Machine learning model deployment, custom detection zones, person/vehicle/object classification, and alert rule configuration.

5. Mobile & Remote Access

Secure remote viewing configuration, mobile app deployment, multi-site dashboard setup, and encrypted access implementation.

Remote Ready

6. Training & Support

Administrator training, operator documentation, emergency response procedures, and ongoing technical support for your team.

Person Detection

Distinguish humans from animals, vehicles, and environmental motion. Reduce false alarms by 95% with accurate person identification.

Vehicle Recognition

Detect and track vehicles with optional license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR). Monitor parking areas, gates, and traffic patterns.

LPR Available

Package Monitoring

Smart detection for package deliveries and pickups. Receive alerts when packages arrive or disappear from monitored zones.

Animal Detection

Identify pets, wildlife, and livestock separately from security threats. Perfect for farm and rural property monitoring.

Custom Zone Detection

Create virtual tripwires, perimeter zones, and restricted areas. Alert only when specific zones are breached during defined schedules.

Smart Alerting

Intelligent notifications via email, SMS, push notifications, or webhook integrations. Configure alert priorities and escalation rules.

Alarm System Integration

Trigger camera recording on alarm events. Integrate with existing security systems for comprehensive protection.

Home Automation

Home Assistant, OpenHAB, and smart home platform integration. Automate lighting, locks, and security based on camera events.

Access Control Systems

Coordinate camera recording with badge readers, intercoms, and electronic locks for complete security oversight.

Business Intelligence

Analyze foot traffic, occupancy patterns, and security metrics. Export data for operational insights and reporting.

Manufacturing Facility (120 Cameras)

Previous: $48,000 proprietary NVR system with annual licensing

Solution: ZoneMinder with AI detection across 3 buildings

Result: $120,000 saved over 5 years, better image quality

School District (200 Cameras)

Previous: $75,000 cloud-based system with monthly fees

Solution: Shinobi deployment across 12 school campuses

Result: $225,000 saved, complete data ownership

Retail Chain (80 Cameras)

Previous: $35,000/year cloud surveillance subscription

Solution: Frigate with AI-powered loss prevention monitoring

Result: $175,000 saved, 90% fewer false alerts