Core service
Commercial camera monitoring with live active deterrence
Most commercial camera systems only answer questions after the loss. Commercial camera monitoring puts a live agent behind the same cameras so the intrusion is interrupted while it is still happening.
What it does
What this service actually covers
We connect to the cameras already installed on your property, set detection zones around the areas that actually get hit, and watch those zones during the hours your site is closed or exposed.
When something crosses a monitored zone, an agent verifies it live. Real intrusions get an immediate voice-down over your speakers; routine activity is ignored, so your team is not chasing false alerts all night.
Everything is documented. You get time-stamped clips of each event, which is what police, insurers, and your own leadership need after the fact.
Active deterrence
How the response works, step by step
Detection alone is an alert. Deterrence is what happens in the seconds after it.
- 01
Detection
Active deterrence motion detection watches the zones that matter — fence lines, gates, docks, lots — and classifies people and vehicles instead of firing on wind, rain, or headlights.
- 02
Live verification
A monitoring agent sees the event as it happens and confirms whether it is a real intrusion or normal activity, so you are not paying attention to false alarms.
- 03
Voice-down
The agent speaks over your on-site speakers, describing what the person is doing and where they are standing. Most people leave at this point, before anything is taken.
- 04
Escalation and evidence
If they stay, the agent escalates with strobes, sirens, and a call to law enforcement, then hands over time-stamped clips of the event.
More detail: how monitoring works end to end and how active deterrence cameras work.
Best fit
Who this is best for
- Commercial properties with recurring after-hours theft, trespassing, or vandalism
- Businesses that already own IP cameras but have nobody watching them
- Sites currently paying for a guard post that only covers one location at a time
- Multi-site operators who need one consistent standard across every property
- Owners who want documented evidence for police reports and insurance claims
Comparison
Monitored cameras vs. recording-only cameras
The hardware can be identical. The difference is whether anyone is watching while the event is in progress.
| Factor | Monitored cameras | Recording only |
|---|---|---|
| During the intrusion | Live agent verifies and speaks to the intruder | Nothing happens |
| Deterrence | Voice-down, strobe, siren escalation | None |
| Police involvement | Verified call with a live description of the event | Report filed after the loss |
| Evidence | Time-stamped clips pulled and delivered for you | You search the footage yourself |
| Cost | From $24.99 per camera, per month | Hardware cost only |
Pricing
What it costs
Monitoring is priced per camera, so you control the number directly.
$24.99
Per camera, per month — 12-hour overnight monitoring.
$249.90
Ten cameras — enough to cover most buildings' full perimeter.
24 hr
Continuous coverage is quoted per site, based on camera count and daytime traffic.
Questions
What buyers ask about this service
- Do I need to buy new cameras for monitoring?
- Usually not. We are compatible with most existing IP cameras and NVRs, so most properties start monitoring without new hardware. If a critical area has no coverage at all, we tell you exactly which camera closes that gap.
- What does commercial camera monitoring cost?
- 12-hour overnight monitoring starts at $24.99 per camera, per month. Ten cameras — enough to cover most buildings' full perimeter — is $249.90 per month. 24-hour continuous monitoring is quoted per site.
- What hours do you monitor?
- You choose a 12-hour overnight window or 24-hour continuous coverage. Most commercial properties start with overnight because that is when the losses happen.
- What happens if someone ignores the voice-down?
- The agent escalates: repeated warnings, strobe and siren where installed, and a call to law enforcement with a live description of what the person is doing and where they are on the property.
More answers on the frequently asked questions page.
Related
Where to go next
Buyer guides
Get a free assessment for commercial camera monitoring
Tell us about your site and we will build a deterrence plan that fits it — monitoring starts at $24.99 per camera, per month.