Motion Detection
SmartVision is powerful software that makes video surveillance easier and smarter. One of its key features is motion detection, which allows you to capture only important events and exclude recording empty frames. The system supports any IP cameras that are compatible with RTSP or HTTP streams.
SmartVision provides users with convenient tools for viewing and analyzing video streams, helping to increase security and monitoring efficiency.
SmartVision provides users with convenient tools for viewing and analyzing video streams, helping to increase security and monitoring efficiency.
In the IP camera settings, there is a "Motion" section. Using this, you can enable and configure the motion detection parameters with the "Use motion detection" option.
Alerts and Events
When motion detection is enabled, the Alerts window and the Events window become two parts of the same workflow, but they handle different stages of it.
The Alerts window is used for instant notification when motion detection is triggered. As soon as the system detects movement in the configured area, SmartVision displays a notification together with an event snapshot.
The Events window is used for more detailed analysis of the same motion detection event. When the detector is triggered, SmartVision creates an event entry and records the related video fragment.
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What is Motion Detection and Why Is It Needed?
Motion detection is a feature that activates when movement appears in the frame. It is especially useful for surveillance in places where little activity occurs, such as:
In such cases, there is no need to record an empty space constantly. The camera will start recording only when motion is detected.
However, if the camera is installed in areas with constant activity, such as a shopping mall or a busy street, it's better to use continuous recording to reduce the load on the processor (CPU).
- Elevator halls,
- Offices without employees,
- Apartments or houses when you are not there.
In such cases, there is no need to record an empty space constantly. The camera will start recording only when motion is detected.
However, if the camera is installed in areas with constant activity, such as a shopping mall or a busy street, it's better to use continuous recording to reduce the load on the processor (CPU).
It's important to note that both detection and recording require computer and hard drive resources. If you have many cameras, you need to calculate in advance whether the equipment's capacity is sufficient for all tasks.
How Does Motion Detection Work?
The sensitivity of the detector can be adjusted in the "Advanced options" section.
The range is from 0 (low sensitivity) to 1 (maximum).
You can also select a specific area where the camera will "look" for motion.
When the detector is triggered, the camera starts recording. By default, this is for 15 seconds, but you can change this setting. All event recordings can be found in the "Events" section. This is convenient, saves memory, and allows you to focus on what's important.
How Does Motion Detection Work?
The sensitivity of the detector can be adjusted in the "Advanced options" section.
The range is from 0 (low sensitivity) to 1 (maximum).
You can also select a specific area where the camera will "look" for motion.
When the detector is triggered, the camera starts recording. By default, this is for 15 seconds, but you can change this setting. All event recordings can be found in the "Events" section. This is convenient, saves memory, and allows you to focus on what's important.
Events
On the main screen of the application, there is a button labeled "Events".
This section displays all recorded events, such as:
Convenient Event Search
If there are many records, you can use the filter to quickly find the desired event through the search form.
This section displays all recorded events, such as:
- Motion detector triggers
- Face and license plate recognition
- Smoke or fire detector activation
Convenient Event Search
If there are many records, you can use the filter to quickly find the desired event through the search form.
Sound Detectors
Support for sound detection without any movement in the frame. The system continuously analyzes the camera’s audio stream and reacts to predefined sounds. When a target sound is detected, an event is created, recording starts, data is sent to the server, and a push notification is delivered. The camera may be visually “silent”, but the system never sleeps.
Use cases are simple and practical: a baby crying in the next room, monitoring a patient’s condition, observing animals, and detecting emergency or abnormal sounds in industrial environments. The system is already trained on more than 500 sound types and can be further trained for specific tasks if needed. Sound and trigger configuration is handled via a CSV file located in the TEMP folder.
Support for sound detection without any movement in the frame. The system continuously analyzes the camera’s audio stream and reacts to predefined sounds. When a target sound is detected, an event is created, recording starts, data is sent to the server, and a push notification is delivered. The camera may be visually “silent”, but the system never sleeps.
Use cases are simple and practical: a baby crying in the next room, monitoring a patient’s condition, observing animals, and detecting emergency or abnormal sounds in industrial environments. The system is already trained on more than 500 sound types and can be further trained for specific tasks if needed. Sound and trigger configuration is handled via a CSV file located in the TEMP folder.
Child Monitoring
When a child is in another room, sound detection removes the need for constant video watching. The system reacts to crying or familiar sounds, records the event, and sends a notification. Video is checked only when it truly matters, keeping the archive clean and parents focused on real alerts.
Patient Monitoring
For elderly or ill people, sound often matters more than video. Coughing, shouting, moaning, or a falling object can trigger recording and alerts, even if the person is outside the camera’s view. This is especially useful at night or in low-activity areas.
Patient Monitoring
For elderly or ill people, sound often matters more than video. Coughing, shouting, moaning, or a falling object can trigger recording and alerts, even if the person is outside the camera’s view. This is especially useful at night or in low-activity areas.
Using Sound in Business
In many business environments, sound is a clear signal of activity. Recording can start on alarms, vehicle arrival, engine or generator noise, water flow, impacts, or sudden changes in background sound. This fits security sites, warehouses, production areas, boiler rooms, server rooms, and temporary facilities, capturing real events instead of empty footage.
Animal Monitoring
Animals do not follow motion-detection rules. Barking, squealing, meowing, or sudden noises work far better as triggers. The system records events when a pet is distressed, even if the camera is pointed elsewhere. Suitable for homes, farms, enclosures, and shelters.
Animal Monitoring
Animals do not follow motion-detection rules. Barking, squealing, meowing, or sudden noises work far better as triggers. The system records events when a pet is distressed, even if the camera is pointed elsewhere. Suitable for homes, farms, enclosures, and shelters.
Cloud Storage
If the camera is set to upload video to the cloud server, the upload status of the files will be displayed on this screen. You can always check if all the recordings have been successfully uploaded.
The "Events" section allows you to easily manage records and quickly find important moments.
If the camera is set to upload video to the cloud server, the upload status of the files will be displayed on this screen. You can always check if all the recordings have been successfully uploaded.
The "Events" section allows you to easily manage records and quickly find important moments.
Alerts
The Alerts section is used to display quick notifications for important events detected by SmartVision. Its purpose is to provide the operator with immediate information about detector activations and to show a visual event preview in the form of a snapshot.
Alerts are intended for operational monitoring and allow the operator to evaluate an event without opening the archive or reviewing the full event recording.
Non-Modal Operation
The Alerts window in SmartVision operates in non-modal mode. When opened, the window remains available on the screen and does not block access to the main application interface..
Alerts are intended for operational monitoring and allow the operator to evaluate an event without opening the archive or reviewing the full event recording.
Non-Modal Operation
The Alerts window in SmartVision operates in non-modal mode. When opened, the window remains available on the screen and does not block access to the main application interface..
While the Alerts window is open, the user can continue to:
If required, the Alerts window can be placed on a separate monitor. This configuration is convenient for workstations used for continuous monitoring.
Example of a multi-monitor setup:
Alerts and Events
The Alerts window and the Events window are functionally related but serve different purposes.
The Alerts window is intended for immediate notification. When a significant event is detected, the system displays a short notification and an event snapshot. This allows the operator to quickly identify the type of event and perform an initial visual assessment.
The Events window is intended for detailed event review. When a detector is triggered, SmartVision creates an event recording. The operator can then review not only the snapshot but also the associated video segment.
Typical workflow:
Examples:
- work with the Events window
- switch between cameras
- open system settings
- review archive data
- use other SmartVision functions
If required, the Alerts window can be placed on a separate monitor. This configuration is convenient for workstations used for continuous monitoring.
Example of a multi-monitor setup:
- screen 1: Alerts window
- screen 2: Events window
- screen 3: main SmartVision interface with live view, archive, and settings
Alerts and Events
The Alerts window and the Events window are functionally related but serve different purposes.
The Alerts window is intended for immediate notification. When a significant event is detected, the system displays a short notification and an event snapshot. This allows the operator to quickly identify the type of event and perform an initial visual assessment.
The Events window is intended for detailed event review. When a detector is triggered, SmartVision creates an event recording. The operator can then review not only the snapshot but also the associated video segment.
Typical workflow:
- A notification is displayed in the Alerts window.
- The system shows the event snapshot.
- The operator opens the related event if additional review is required.
- The associated video is reviewed in the Events window.
Examples:
- entrance camera: face recognition only
- vehicle entry camera: license plate recognition only
- technical room camera: smoke and fire detection only
- dedicated camera: selected sound recognition events only
Telegram
Surveillance events can be delivered directly to the messenger. To configure this feature, a Telegram connection panel has been added to the general system settings.
To activate it, enable the “Use Telegram for events” option, enter your phone number, and input the verification code received in Telegram. After the connection is completed, a group named SmartVision.dev is automatically created where notifications will be sent.
To activate it, enable the “Use Telegram for events” option, enter your phone number, and input the verification code received in Telegram. After the connection is completed, a group named SmartVision.dev is automatically created where notifications will be sent.
Camera Settings
In the Cloud tab of the camera settings, filters for event types have been added. Users can choose which detected objects should trigger notifications. For example, notifications can be sent only when a person or car is detected, while ignoring animals.
Notifications can be generated for different detection types.
As a result, SmartVision allows Telegram to be used as an additional channel for receiving surveillance system event notifications, with flexible configuration of event types and message limits.
Notifications can be generated for different detection types.
As a result, SmartVision allows Telegram to be used as an additional channel for receiving surveillance system event notifications, with flexible configuration of event types and message limits.