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Existing CamerasMar 22, 20265 min read

Can You Add Live Monitoring to Your Existing Cameras? (Yes — Here's How)

Already have CCTV? You don't need to rip and replace. Here's how live monitoring connects to most existing IP camera brands within 24 hours.

The single most common question we get: "We already spent $40,000 on cameras two years ago. Do we need new ones?" Almost always — no.

What we connect to

  • Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Lorex, Annke, Reolink (consumer + pro IP).
  • Axis, Avigilon, Hanwha (Wisenet), Bosch, Pelco (enterprise IP).
  • Most ONVIF-compliant NVRs and DVRs from 2018+
  • Cloud-native systems: Verkada, Rhombus, Eagle Eye, Meraki MV.

What we need from you

  • An RTSP/ONVIF feed or NVR admin login (read-only is fine).
  • Static IP or DDNS, or a small bridge appliance we ship at no cost.
  • Around 1–2 Mbps upstream per camera you want monitored live.

Typical timeline

Discovery call → remote test feed within 24 hours → AI rule tuning → go-live in 3–5 business days for most sites. No hardware purchase. No downtime.

Want this set up at your site?

Book a free U.S. security assessment. We'll review your existing CCTV and design a 24/7 live monitoring plan tailored to your property.

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