Remote video monitoring that responds while it is happening
Cameras that only record give you evidence. VDS gives you a response. AI filters out the noise, and a trained operator watches, decides and speaks up before a threat becomes a loss.
- No event limits
- Works with most existing cameras
- Live voice intervention
- 24/7 client live stream access
[120dB HORN ACTIVE] ATTENTION: You are trespassing on property monitored live by VDS Remote Video Monitoring. The Salt Lake County Sheriff has been notified. Leave the lot immediately.
- 02:14:07Motion at the north fence line
- Layer 1Object size and loiter time pass the threshold
- Layer 2Not weather. Not light flicker.
- Layer 3Operator reviewing live video
- ResponseAudio warning issued over site speakers
- LoggedSite contact notified. Report filed.
Interactive console demo. Switch camera channels or test live operator voice-down intervention.
- 24/7live operators on watch + client stream access
- 99.99%of nuisance alarms removed at our data center
- ~90%of ONVIF cameras work with our platform
- 0monthly caps on monitored events
Proactive deterrence, live human eyes and 24/7 access to your streams
VDS provides 24/7 remote video monitoring for businesses across the country. While traditional cameras only leave you with footage of a crime after the damage is done, VDS acts as a live deterrent—stopping theft, vandalism and trespassing before they escalate into costly losses.
You keep 24/7 on-demand access to your live video streams and recorded footage from anywhere, while our trained operators watch the critical hours, issue live audio warnings over on-site loudspeakers and coordinate directly with your contacts or local law enforcement.
- 24/7 live video stream & recorded archive access
- Real-time loudspeaker voice-down deterrence
- Works with ~90% of existing ONVIF IP cameras
- Solar & cellular rapid deployment units available
What are you protecting?
Every site type has its own threats, hours and people. Pick yours to see how VDS covers it.
Car dealershipsLot-wide coverage with live operators who talk down intruders before a vehicle leaves.View industry
Construction sitesSolar, cellular camera units and live operators that protect a job site from day one.View industry
Property managementOne monitoring relationship across a whole portfolio, with a protocol for each site.View industry
Self storageCameras that are actually being watched, so a break-in is stopped and not just recorded.View industry
Equipment yards and commercial lotsHuman-monitored coverage for remote yards, industrial sites and commercial lots.View industryMost camera systems tell you what happened. After it happened.
A camera that records is a starting point, not a solution. AI-only alerts arrive after the fact and cry wolf when the wind picks up. VDS is built to detect, evaluate and respond during the incident.
| Capability | Cameras that record | AI-only alerts | VDS hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sees a person at the fence at 2 a.m. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tells weather and headlights from a real threat | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| A trained person makes the final call | No | No | Yes |
| Speaks to the intruder over on-site speakers | No | No | Yes |
| Calls your contact or police while it is happening | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Documents the event and the response | Sometimes | Sometimes | Yes |
The math that makes traditional security guards obsolete
Physical guards cost $25–$45 per hour, sleep on shift, and can only watch one corner at a time. See how much your property saves every year with VDS 24/7 hybrid remote video monitoring.
- 100% perimeter simultaneous view
- Zero sleeping or fatigue
- 120dB live talk-down horn
- 24/7 client live stream access
AI is the filter. A person makes the call.
VDS uses AI as a filter, not a decision-maker. Three layers stand between raw motion and a response.
- Layer 1
Edge intelligence at the camera
Each camera carries onboard processing with baseline thresholds for object size and loiter time. Events that do not meet the minimum never get sent forward.
Filters: wildlife, blowing materials, vehicle pass-bys
- Layer 2
Data center filtering
Our data center removes 99.99% of nuisance alarms—including a dedicated weather event filter for rain, snow and wind-driven debris—without a single missed real incident since implementation.
Filters: headlight flicker, weather, ambient motion
- Layer 3
Human and AI hybrid reasoning
Events that are not clearly resolved reach a trained operator using AI-assisted analysis. A real person, not an algorithm, makes the final call on every threat.
Decides: who is on site, what they are doing, what happens next
Four ways an operator responds
You define the escalation path in advance. Our team carries it out, in real time, every time.
Live audio warning
The operator speaks through on-site speakers and tells the person they are being watched.
Call your contact
Your site supervisor, facility manager or designated contact is alerted, in the order you set.
Law enforcement
When your protocol calls for it, the operator coordinates directly with police while the event is live.
Logged and documented
Every event and every response is recorded with video and an incident report.
Your property in your pocket: Live stream & evidence portal
While our Salt Lake City operations center monitors critical hours and executes live talk-down, you retain 24/7 on-demand access to all cameras, past incident video archives, and direct operator escalation controls from any smartphone or browser.
Working late or closing the facility alone? Staff can tap one button to have a live SOC operator monitor their walk from the building exit to their vehicle.
| Site Location: | 960 W Levoy Dr Compound / Salt Lake City |
| Camera Channels: | CAM 01 (North Fence), CAM 04 (Rear Staging) |
| Event Timestamp: | 02:14:07 MT · Duration: 82 seconds |
| Operator ID: | SOC-42 (Taylorsville Monitoring Center) |
| Action Taken: | 120dB Voice Talk-Down issued; Suspect fled; Dispatch notified |
| CAD Incident #: | SLCPD-26-099411 (Priority Verified Response) |
| Evidence Archive: | 3x 4K Video Clips (H.265), 12x Hi-Res Face/Vehicle Stills |
This certified document is archived in the VDS Cloud and formatted specifically for insurance claims adjusters and municipal police prosecutors.
Unlike unmonitored footage that takes hours to scrub through, VDS generates complete incident packages with timestamped stills, operator notes, and police dispatch verification numbers within minutes.
See Incident ReportingOne monitoring team. Six ways to put it to work.
Select your existing camera hardware to verify compatibility with VDS. We connect to approximately 90% of commercial IP cameras without requiring hardware replacement.
Built differently from the AI-first providers
If you have researched remote monitoring, you have seen providers lead with automated detection and low prices. Here is where VDS takes a different approach.
Human-led, not automated guesswork
AI is only as good as its training data and thresholds. Our operators assess context, weigh intent and act with judgment an algorithm cannot copy.
No event limits
Many monitoring services cap the events they process each month. Once you hit the quota, you are unwatched. VDS places no limit on monitored events.
Works with your existing cameras
Our platform is compatible with approximately 90% of cameras using the ONVIF protocol, the standard for commercial IP security cameras.
Fully custom protocols
Escalation chains, approved vendors, access windows and response thresholds are built around how your site runs. When your protocols change, ours change with them.
Security solutions across the United States
VDS works with businesses nationwide, with a focus on three Mountain West metros.
Do your homework before you buy
Questions we hear first
Straight answers before you pick up the phone.
Something else? Ask our team or call 1-888-324-2999.
Is a real person watching my cameras?
Yes. AI filters out the noise, and a trained operator makes the final call on every threat. We use AI as a filter, not a decision-maker.
Can I view my live camera streams and recorded footage 24/7?
Yes. Clients have 24/7 on-demand access to live video streams and recorded footage from their property anytime, from anywhere, alongside our active operator monitoring.
Is there a limit on monitored events?
No. VDS places no limit on monitored events. Every event gets the same attention, whatever the volume.
Will my existing cameras work?
In most cases, yes. Our platform is compatible with approximately 90% of cameras that use the ONVIF protocol. We review your equipment before onboarding.
What if my site has no power or internet?
Rapid Deployment Surveillance Systems are solar-powered and cellular-connected. They can be operational within hours of delivery.
Where does VDS operate?
Headquartered in Taylorsville, Utah, VDS provides security solutions across the United States with dedicated regional coverage in Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Denver.
Can I get temporary coverage?
Yes. Temporary deployments are a core part of what VDS offers. You are not locked into a long-term contract for a short-term security need.
Ready to secure your property?
Tell us about your site and we will build a custom monitoring plan around your hours, cameras and budget. Prefer to talk right now? Call our team or use our interactive site planner.