Why You Should Be Using Visual Video Verification

Did you know that up to 90 percent of the home security alarms police respond to are false? It’s a waste of time and resources for the city, plus it puts your Jacksonville home in even greater danger if there’s a real emergency. But you should be able to enjoy the benefits of smart security, which means not having to deal with systems that don't work correctly. In this blog, we'll show you how Alarm.com avoids false alarms so you can rely on your system to keep you safe.

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Visual Video Verification

Alarm.com offers visual video verification. What’s that? Simple: it’s an extra set of eyes on your video feed that help determine if there’s a threat, and helps you take action when you need it.

The truth is, smart security systems are better than they’ve ever been, but you could still fall victim to a false alarm. Perhaps someone forgot their passcode or forgot to authorize a trusted neighbor to pick up the mail while you were out. Or maybe an environmental incident triggers your system.

With visual video verification, you don’t have to worry about it. A trusted Alarm.com partner will pull up your feed and determine if there’s a credible threat. Then, they’ll take action -- notifying the authorities if necessary.

Monitoring and verification are essential to keeping your property safe. Why not work with the country’s premier smart security company?

AI Video Analytics

But Alarm.com has always been an innovator, and they’re not content with mere verification. They’ve recently begun offering video analytics software, powered by artificial intelligence, to help protect your property.

Their program, developed by ObjectVideo, uses advanced AI for object identification and object tracking. In other words, your camera will know the difference between a human and an animal, and it’ll understand where they’re going when they enter your security zone.

According to Alarm.com:

“All this allows users to manage notifications by assigning virtual zones and multidirectional trip lines in order to observe when someone or something has passed through a certain area or region of interest.”

The overall goal of the video analytics software is to enhance their video verification services. They want to ensure that no false alarms every disturb your neighborhood. Thanks to a history of innovation and by using the latest technology, they’re well on their way.

Want to learn more about Alarm.com video verification? Give us a call at 1-904-ALPHA95 (257 4295) today!