Most businesses already have cameras and a recorder (DVR or NVR). The system records everything, and you check footage after something happens. AI cameras don’t necessarily replace your equipment—they change when you find out about a problem.
What a Traditional System Does
- Records continuously and stores footage for a few days or weeks.
- Lets you manually search for a moment—if you know what and when to look for.
- Has no insight into your POS or what counts as normal activity.
What AI Analysis Adds
- Monitors key events in real time: items handed over without a receipt, cash drawer opened without a sale, queues at checkout.
- Links video to each POS transaction, so you see the exact receipt for that moment.
- Sends you an alert with the video clip on WhatsApp within seconds.
- Delivers shift, register, and location reports—no need to review hours of footage.
What Stays the Same
Data protection rules remain unchanged: employee notification, limited retention, restricted access. AI analysis doesn’t need facial recognition to spot a mismatch between a tray and a receipt.
Honest Limitations
- Covered or packaged products are harder to identify, especially at first.
- Expect some false alarms in the first weeks—these drop as the system learns from your feedback.
- Camera angle matters: the handover area should be visible from above.
Most existing cameras are sufficient. Read which cameras you need or try Iris, the assistant that answers your camera questions.
FAQ
Do I need to change my cameras to use AI?
Usually not. We use your existing recorder. We only recommend a new camera if the handover area or register isn’t clearly visible.
Does AI analysis mean facial recognition?
No. The system tracks products, transactions, and events—incidents are linked to the register and shift, not to identifying individuals.
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