Monitoring that works with your existing cameras
Upgrading your security should not mean replacing equipment that works. The VDS platform is compatible with approximately 90% of cameras using the ONVIF protocol, the industry standard for commercial IP security cameras.
- About 90% of ONVIF cameras
- Multi-brand
- Coverage gap review
Start with what you have
Before onboarding, our team reviews your existing infrastructure to confirm compatibility and to find gaps in camera placement or coverage that could affect monitoring quality.
Most clients are able to connect their current systems without a full equipment replacement. Where a site has no cameras at all, a solar-powered rapid deployment unit can provide coverage without a fixed installation.
What you can count on
ONVIF protocol support
Mixed camera brands connect through one open standard.
Hardware assessment
We check each camera and tell you plainly what will and will not work.
Coverage gap advice
Recommendations for supplementary cameras where sightlines fall short.
No cameras yet?
Rapid deployment units cover sites with no existing system.
Will your cameras work?
Answer three questions for a first read. Our team confirms compatibility for free before onboarding.
This is a rough guide based on the ONVIF standard. It is not a guarantee for a specific model.
How it comes together
- 01
Send us your camera list
Brands, models and roughly how many.
- 02
Compatibility check
We confirm which cameras connect over ONVIF.
- 03
Gap review
We flag blind spots and advise on any additions.
- 04
Connect and monitor
Your cameras feed our filtering and our operators.
Where use your existing cameras are used
Self storageCameras that are actually being watched, so a break-in is stopped and not just recorded.View industry
Car dealershipsLot-wide coverage with live operators who talk down intruders before a vehicle leaves.View industry
Property managementOne monitoring relationship across a whole portfolio, with a protocol for each site.View industry
Equipment yards and commercial lotsHuman-monitored coverage for remote yards, industrial sites and commercial lots.View industryIs VDS compatible with the security cameras we already have installed?
In most cases, yes. Our platform supports approximately 90% of IP security cameras that use the ONVIF communication standard. Before onboarding, our team reviews your existing infrastructure to confirm compatibility.
Do you replace my cameras?
Not unless you want to. We assess your current installation, identify coverage gaps and advise on supplementary camera placement where needed.
What if I want an upgrade or a new system?
VDS can install it for you, or help you design a new system that you deploy on your own.
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Ready to secure your property?
Tell us about your site and we will build a monitoring plan around it. Most existing camera systems are compatible with VDS.