Summary: The IoT has significantly changed the video surveillance landscape for businesses. A basic camera setup can now be turned into a smart, responsive, and efficient security network through the introduction of connected sensors, smart cameras, and other devices such as motion detectors and automated locks. This technology will not only help in monitoring the activities of a place in real-time but will also assist in carrying out regular tasks, recognizing abnormal conduct, and functioning smoothly with other systems like fire alarms or access control.
The IoT, or the Internet of Things, has revolutionized many business industries over the past decade, making them more accessible and more functional. This boom has also had a massive impact on the security sector, as, with the IoT devices added to an already developed video surveillance, one may add a host of complementary features, including real-time monitoring, more automation, better analytics, enhanced integration, remote access, and so on.
The Internet of Things (IoT)
An IoT solution can be defined as a system that consists of physical objects and devices that have the ability to exchange or transfer data through the internet through sensors and software. The IoT technology can help devices to communicate with each other, as well as with other systems. The users can obtain insights, automate processes, improve their efficiency, and make better decisions. The practical implementation of IoT is unlimited, though it is especially used in the security sector. The IoT can be applied to almost every industry, such as healthcare, transportation, agriculture, food services, finance, and energy, to optimize a video surveillance network.
IoT Devices Offer Countless Opportunities
Once a strong video surveillance network is in place, IoT devices can further improve functionality and overall security. There are devices for nearly all needs in various environments, such as air pressure detection in healthcare institutions, light, temperature, and humidity monitoring in renewable energy, air quality sensors for financial institutions, and soil moisture detection in agriculture. One of Resolute’s customers even avoided a $75,000 mold remediation expense by triggering a high humidity alert within a single apartment complex.
This empowers video surveillance network owners to essentially expand and optimize their networks and systems based on specific needs. Some common examples of IoT devices include smart cameras, motion sensors, door and window sensors, and smart locks.
Smart cameras, for instance, can detect motion, recognize faces, and analyze security cam footage in real-time. Users can also program smart cameras to transmit alerts when specific events occur, such as an individual entering a restricted area.
Motion sensors do the same; when motion is detected, cameras start recording thereafter. Enhanced security is also possible through these sensors, as they can be programmed to trigger alarms or other security measures whenever movement is detected. There are also door and window sensors, which aid in protecting entrances by alerting your security network when a door or window is opened or closed. The sensors are also capable of initiating video recording in such cases, in case an intrusion is detected. Lastly, smart locks enable users to remotely regulate and monitor access to properties, allowing them to grant or deny access to specific areas. Similar to smart cameras, these sensors can also be programmed to issue warnings whenever someone enters a restricted area.
5 Critical Ways IoT Devices Improve Security
No matter what IoT devices you prefer to use in your video surveillance network, you will be enjoying enhanced network performance in five fundamental aspects.
First of all, IoT devices provide an opportunity to control the property assets in real-time, which will help you stay calm that the breach will be noticed soon, and the threat response will be implemented in a very short time.
IoT devices can also automate and simplify many tasks that were previously performed manually by security personnel in an enterprise-grade setting. An example is the activation of lights, locking up areas, and alarms. This safeguards staff, minimizes human intervention, and enhances the reaction time of your staff to potential threats and risks.
The capacity of IoT devices to gather and examine information based on multiple sources that include video feeds, sensors, and other instruments is equally capable of helping security staff to be familiar with the operations at hand. In that manner, any anomalies are easier to detect in case of a possible threat and address them in a more efficient manner.
On the same note, one can also couple IoT devices with other important systems like fire alarms or control systems and create a more complete security network. Such integration will aid in the overall security response in the case of a potential threat and ease the false alarms. Finally, the IoT devices can be accessed remotely. This will give your security personnel the ability to track property assets wherever they are at any time, and will also enable your security network to be more flexible and scalable.
How Resolute Partners Can Enhance Your Network With IoT
Resolute Partners works with Monitt, the leader in IoT remote monitoring solutions and wireless sensors. We can integrate over 80 wireless sensors to meet all your security needs, ranging from vehicle detection, water leak detection, temperature sensing, voltage detection, button presses, and motion and occupancy detection.
FAQs
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of physical objects that can be equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity possibilities to share and distribute data with the help of the internet. The performance of the traditional video surveillance systems may be supplemented with the Internet of Things devices, such as smart cameras, motion sensors, and smart locks, to offer real-time monitoring, automation, and advanced analytics.
The IoT devices can be employed to deliver the perks of complementing the video surveillance networks with the ability to continuously execute security measures in real time and the functionality to communicate with other systems, such as the fire alarms or access control. By the way, they can also have motion sensors that will enable the cameras and smart locks, which will enable the control of access remotely, enhancing the overall quality of security and efficiency in their operations.
Indeed, the implementation of IoT can save a lot of money in the video surveillance systems. Automation minimizes manual intervention, and the real-time alert enables one to promptly respond to any potential problems to minimize harm and lost time. However, the expensive process of repair and replacement will also be prevented by predictive maintenance with the assistance of the IoT sensors.
Smart cameras with motion detection and facial recognition, motion sensors that are able to record a video each time they detect movement, door sensors and window sensors that signal an open door and window, and smart locks where entry can be remotely accessed are the most typical examples of video surveillance technologies that are present in the IoT. The gadgets are being connected, making the security system more responsive and intelligent.
Resolute Partners extensively offers IoT integration services, such as the provision, installation, and integration of various smart IoT devices to new systems or to the existing systems in a secure and safe manner. They are over 20 years old professionals in the Internet of Things, who deliver customized solutions to enhance the safety, security, and performance of many industries.
Michael S. Blanco is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Resolute Partners, LLC, where he leads strategic initiatives across various divisions. After owning family entertainment centers in New England, he co-founded Resolute Partners in 1996, launching the first Internet cafés for the U.S. Navy and partnering with AT&T for global deployment. A pioneer in wireless communications, Michael has expanded the company’s focus to include Energy Management/IoT, Cybersecurity, and Managed Video Security. He holds a degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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