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Stay Safe and Secure with Live Video Surveillance: A Beginner’s Guide

Empower Your Security with Verkada’s Live Video Surveillance Solutions

Discover the power of live video surveillance with Monarch, a trusted seller of Verkada products. Our advanced live video surveillance technology allows you to monitor your premises in real-time, enhancing security and providing peace of mind.

With user-friendly interfaces and cloud-based storage, our solutions offer easy access and management from anywhere, anytime. Whether you need to safeguard your business or industrial site, our live video surveillance systems deliver comprehensive protection and proactive security. Learn more by connecting with our security experts here at Monarch!

Real-Time Security Made Easy: Embracing the Advantages of Live Video Surveillance

Live video surveillance from Monarch offers a myriad of benefits, enhancing security and peace of mind for businesses and individuals alike. Get real-time insights and intelligent analytics for efficient incident management and proactive security measures. Explore more:

  1. Real-time Monitoring: Instantly access live video feeds from anywhere, enabling swift response to potential threats or emergencies.
  2. Enhanced Security: Deter criminal activity and protect your property, assets, and personnel with constant surveillance.
  3. Remote Accessibility: Monitor multiple locations remotely, providing convenience and flexibility for on-the-go monitoring.
  4. Intelligent Analytics: Utilize advanced algorithms to detect suspicious activities, automating security responses.
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Cloud Security Cameras: Empowering Remote Video Surveillance

With the advent of cloud security cameras, remote video surveillance has been revolutionized, empowering businesses to monitor their premises from anywhere, at any time.

Monarch, a leading seller of Verkada products, offers cutting-edge cloud-based solutions that enable live video surveillance with unmatched flexibility and accessibility. These cloud security cameras utilize advanced AI-powered analytics, ensuring real-time monitoring, intelligent alerting, and seamless scalability.

Now, businesses can embrace the benefits of remote video surveillance, effortlessly safeguarding their assets, personnel, and properties, even across multiple locations.

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Essential Best Practices for Effective Live Video Surveillance

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Live video surveillance is a powerful tool that enhances security and provides valuable insights for businesses. To make the most of this technology, it’s crucial to follow best practices that ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.

Monarch, a trusted seller of Verkada products, offers the following guidelines to maximize the benefits of live video surveillance:

  • Strategic Camera Placement: Identify critical areas to cover and strategically position cameras for comprehensive coverage.
  • Secure Access Control: Restrict access to video feeds and system controls to authorized personnel only.
  • Cloud Storage and Backup: Utilize cloud-based storage for secure data storage and easy access to historical footage.
  • Employee Training: Train personnel in using the surveillance system effectively and responsibly.
  • Compliance with Privacy Laws: Adhere to privacy regulations to protect the rights of individuals.

Why Choose Verkada for Live Video Surveillance?

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Verkada’s live video surveillance solutions stand out from traditional systems because they are user-friendly, scalable, and flexible.

User-Friendly
  • Solid-state Storage (SSD): No NVR, DVR, or server needed!
  • Simple Plug-and-Play Install: Only a Ethernet cable is required for cables to be brought online and fully operational within minutes
  • Regular, Automatic Software Updates: Reduces extra overhead operations
  • Time lapse: No need to waste time on scrubbing through footage!
  • Floor Plan: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what is occurring throughout your facility
  • Remote Access 24/7: From anywhere with an Internet connection, at any time, with any device
Limitlessly Smart
  • AI-Based Video Analytics: Face detection, license plate detection, and more!
  • Smart Filters
  • Live Alerts: Receive alerts in meaningful incidents.
  • Shareable Live Feeds: Share via SMS to first responders and others.
  • 10-Year Warranty
Scalable
  • Unlimited Storage on Camera and Cloud: Unlimited archiving with Verkada’s cameras
  • Unlimited Users Allowed: Easily authorize admins access to any number of users
  • Infinitely Scalable

Verkada Security Cameras for Live Video Surveillance

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Experience the ultimate security with Verkada’s live video surveillance cameras. These state-of-the-art devices boast cutting-edge features that guarantee the safety and protection of your premises. Enjoy real-time monitoring, keeping you connected and instantly alerted to any suspicious activities.

With cloud storage scalable solutions, and remote access to live and recorded footage from anywhere, Verkada’s cameras offer unmatched convenience. Verkada’s live video surveillance cameras provide a robust solution to all your remote security needs.

Dome Security Cameras for Live Video Surveillance

The Dome Series from Verkada provides enterprise-grade security in a variety of models suitable for any environment – indoors or outdoors. These IP security cameras have a long-lasting, vandal-resistant design and sensor resolutions of up to 4K.

Design
  • Durable, vandal-proof housing with outdoor models having a weather-resistant design
    • Indoor models: IK08 impact rating
    • Outdoor models: IK10 impact and IP67 weather ratings
Functionality and Storage
  • High resolution cameras — 5MP or 4k
    • 4k available only on CD62 & CD62-E
  • Max of 365 days of footage storage in standard quality
  • 128GB – 2TB of onboard storage
  • Equipped with audio
  • Low–bandwidth impact
Features
  • Edge processing for motion, People, and Vehicle Analytics
  • Occupancy Trends available only on Dome Series cameras
  • Zoom capabilities – both optical and digitally
    • CD42, CD42-E: Fixed, with 3x Zoom Digitally
    • Other models: Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom
  • IR Range – 15m or 30m

Bullet Security Cameras for Live Video Surveillance

The Bullet Series from Verkada is built to withstand extreme conditions, and its conspicuous appearance is meant to deter would-be assailants. Essentially, it is the ideal cloud-based security camera solution for harsher environments.

Design
  • Durable and weather-proof camera
  • Lens – Choose between wide-angle or telephoto
Functionality and Storage
  • High resolution cameras – up to 4k
    • 4k available only with CB62-E and CB62-TE
  • Max of 365 days of footage retention in standard quality
  • 265GB–2TB of onboard storage
  • Low–bandwidth impact
Features
  • License Plate Recognition available only for telephoto cameras
  • Edge-based processing for motion, people and vehicle analytics
  • NDAA compliant
  • Zoom capabilities
    • CB52-E, CB62-E: Zoom, with up to 3x Optical and Digital zoom
    • CB52-TE, CB62-TE: Telephoto Zoom, with 8-20mm focal length
  • IR Range – 30m or 50m

Mini Security Cameras for Live Video Surveillance

Verkada’s mini series offers a compact and discreet security solution. These cameras are designed to be small and unobtrusive, making them well-suited for installation in tight spaces or in areas where a larger camera may be noticeable.

Design
  • Small and discreet camera with 5MP resolution
Functionality and Storage
  • Max of 365 days of footage retention in standard quality
  • 128GB – 2TB of onboard storage
  • Low band-width impact
Features
  • Edge–based processing for motion and tamper detection along with People Analytics
  • Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom
  • Audio available only on CM41 and CM41-E
  • IR Range: 15m for CM41 and CM41-E
    • N/A for CM41-S

Fisheye Security Cameras for Live Video Surveillance

Verkada’s fisheye cloud-based security camera offers dynamic viewing experiences with sophisticated onboard processing and a wide–angle 12MP image sensor.

In fact, there are five different viewing options available to users: panoramic, digital pan-tilt-zoom, 2-way split, 3-way split, and 4-way split.

Design
  • Durable and weatherproof
    • IP67 weather rating and IK10 impact rating
  • 12MP image sensor for wide–angle coverage
Functionality and Storage
  • Max of 90 days of footage retention in standard quality
  • 512GB–2TB of onboard storage
  • Low–bandwidth impact
  • 180 degree field of view
Features
  • Five viewing modes
  • Nighttime visibility with IR illuminators (20m/66ft)
  • NDAA
  • Equipped with audio

CH52-E Multisensor for Live Video Surveillance

With the CH52-E from Verkada, you can instantly expand your coverage and enjoy an unparalleled 20mp video quality experience.

Design
  • 4 x 5MP, combined for 20MP Image resolution
  • 1TB–8TB of onboard storage
  • IP66 and IK10 rated
Features
  • 120° diagonal field of view
  • Varifocal lens with motorized zoom
    • 2.5x Optical Zoom
  • IR Range of 30M

How Does Verkada’s Professional Live Video Surveillance Work?

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Professional live video surveillance services allow security officials to keep an eye on your building’s perimeter from afar 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Step 1: Choose the Cameras for Site Surveillance

You begin by determining which cameras will be watched and at what times. Verkada’s high-tech AI analytics then notify on-call security personnel whenever a human is detected at the scene.

Step 2: Security Officer Checks for Danger

Second, when an alarm goes off, the monitoring agent will look at the footage to see if anything is in immediate danger.

Step 3: Security Officer Responds to Incidents

Ultimately, if there is a real danger, the monitoring agent will immediately contact the customer’s call list. In the event of an emergency, customers can also request that agents contact the appropriate authorities.

VX52 Viewing Station

The Verkada VX52 Viewing Station is a dedicated video wall solution that streams up to 300 camera feeds with ultra-low latency, crisp video playback, customizable layouts, and Smart Tiles. This allows for convenient live video surveillance

  • Plug-and-play device with zero local configuration required
  • Customizable Smart Tiles to prioritize events like high-motion activity, door access control, and environmental sensor data
  • Administrator-managed device with no need for additional accounts
  • Backed by a 10-year warranty

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Frequently Asked Questions – Live Video Surveillance

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How does live video surveillance work?

Live video surveillance involves using advanced security cameras, such as Verkada’s, to monitor and record real-time activities in and around your premises.

These cameras capture footage that can be accessed remotely, allowing you to stay connected and alerted to any potential security threats.

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Can I access the live video feed from my smartphone?

Yes, with Verkada’s live video surveillance, you can access the live feed and recorded footage from your smartphone or any internet-connected device. This enables you to keep an eye on your property even when you’re away.

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Are live video surveillance systems difficult to install?

Not at all! Verkada’s live video surveillance systems are designed for easy installation. They come with PoE (Power over Ethernet) capabilities, simplifying the setup process by combining power and data transmission through a single cable.

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How secure is the data and footage captured by the cameras?

Verkada’s security cameras utilize robust encryption protocols to ensure the utmost security of your data.

All footage and data are encrypted both in-transit and at rest, providing peace of mind that your information is safe from unauthorized access.

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Can I set up alerts for suspicious activities?

Absolutely! Verkada’s live video surveillance cameras allow you to set up custom alerts for specific events or activities. Whether it’s motion detection, tampering, or unauthorized access, you will receive instant notifications to promptly respond to potential security incidents.

People Analytics

Command interface showing people of interest from live video surveillance footage

People Analytics combines cloud-based computer vision with intelligent edge-based video processing to give users high-quality images of every person recognized in the scene. These analytics, combined with live video surveillance, provide the ultimate security solution for your business.

  • Face Search*
    • You can quickly find people who look like a face you already have in your enterprise. You can also upload an image of a face of a person of interest.
  • Occupancy Trends
    • Estimate the number of people who cross a customizable digital line on a video feed.
    • Keep track of how a space is being used in order to improve business operations.
  • Person History 
    • Search through high-resolution snapshots of people detected in the frame.
    • Save screenshots or easily access associated high-resolution video.
  • Examine Anywhere
    • People Analytics is accessible from any device and from virtually any location in the world.
  • Filters for Attributes
    • Filter by a variety of criteria, such as clothing color, gender appearance, and facial matches.
  • Cross Camera Tracking
    • Quickly identify people of interest or potential suspects across all cameras at all sites.
    • Record and export multiple angles of a person to provide evidence quickly.

*It is important to use the face recognition technology ethically, respecting individuals’ rights to privacy and avoiding bias.

Securing Your Business with Live Video Surveillance

Monarch offers cutting-edge live video surveillance solutions powered by Verkada’s advanced security cameras. With real-time monitoring, remote access, and instant alerts, you can ensure the safety and security of your premises at all times.

Enjoy 24/7 surveillance, seamless scalability, and cloud-based storage options for cost-effectiveness. Embrace the peace of mind that comes with staying connected and informed, thanks to the power of live video surveillance with Monarch and Verkada.

Learn more about live video surveillance by connecting with our security experts.