Plate Recognizer VisionAlert

Receive alerts when cameras are blocked, moved, blurred, or affected by glare in any environment. VisionAlert uses intelligent analysis to distinguish between temporary and persistent obstructions, reducing false positives through contextual evaluation.

Overview

VisionAlert monitors your cameras and sends alerts when it detects issues such as camera blockage, movement, blurry images, or glare. The system is designed to minimize false positives by distinguishing between temporary and permanent obstructions.

Supported Camera Systems

Cisco Meraki

VisionAlert integrates directly with Cisco Meraki cameras through the Meraki API. This integration allows you to monitor your existing Meraki camera network without additional hardware or complex setup. You'll need to generate an API key from your Meraki dashboard to authorize VisionAlert to access your camera feeds.

For detailed setup instructions, see the Meraki Configuration Guide.

FTP Upload

The FTP option provides flexibility to work with virtually any camera system. VisionAlert gives you dedicated FTP credentials where you can upload snapshots from your cameras. This method works with any camera system capable of FTP uploads, making it a universal solution regardless of your existing hardware.

For detailed setup instructions, see the FTP Configuration Guide.

NX Video Management System

For users of the NX video management platform, VisionAlert offers direct integration. By connecting your NX server to the NX Cloud, you can provide VisionAlert with access to your camera feeds through a secure cloud proxy, eliminating the need for complex network configurations or firewall changes.

For detailed setup instructions, see the NX Configuration Guide.

OpenEye Video Management System

VisionAlert offers native integration with the OpenEye Web Services (OWS) platform, enabling continuous monitoring of your video environment.

Through a secure connection with the OpenEye API, VisionAlert can automatically list available cameras and monitor ongoing activity to trigger smart alerts and insights — all without requiring port forwarding or exposing local devices.

For detailed setup instructions, see the OpenEye Configuration Guide.

Basic Configuration

After setting up your camera system integration, you'll need to:

1. Add and Remove Cameras: Select which cameras you want VisionAlert to monitor
2. Configure Reference Images: For FTP users, upload reference snapshots for comparison
3. Access the Dashboard: Monitor camera status and view detected anomalies

For detailed configuration instructions, see the Configuration Guide.

Notification Options

Webhooks

VisionAlert supports webhooks, allowing you to receive HTTP POST requests to a target URL of your choosing when issues are detected. This enables integration with your existing notification systems or custom applications.

For detailed webhook setup instructions, see the Webhooks Guide.

Email Alerts

VisionAlert automatically sends email notifications to the account owner when camera issues are detected. These alerts include:

• Camera identification
• Type of issue detected
• Timestamp of detection
• Visual evidence of the problem

Getting Started Steps

1. Choose your camera integration method (Meraki, FTP, NX or Openeye)
2. Configure your selected integration using the specific guide
3. Add cameras to be monitored by VisionAlert
4. Set up notification preferences including webhooks if needed
5. Monitor the dashboard for camera status and alerts

Visit the VisionAlert dashboard to begin configuration.