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TL;DR: Smart video surveillance in an apartment with Xeoma is a simple system for home security with AI detectors for motion, faces, and smoke. Supports 99% of cameras (Hikvision, Dahua, etc.), offers remote access, notifications via email/SMS/Telegram, and automatic reactions. Setup takes minutes: download Xeoma, connect cameras, configure modules. Ideal for monitoring children, pets, or parking. License price starts from budget-friendly, with a free trial period.

Smart home is no longer “future technology,” but rather an everyday reality in the modern life of many people. Smart video surveillance for an apartment is an effective way not only to ensure home security but also to respond promptly to any emergencies, keeping the situation under close control. In this article, we will consider creating a video surveillance system in an apartment based on the Xeoma program, which is equipped with video analytics using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and can automatically notify emergency services or selected contacts.

Why Video Surveillance is Needed in an Apartment: Functions and Capabilities of Xeoma

An apartment, like a private house, undoubtedly needs protection. And with the help of smart video surveillance, security can be provided automatically without human intervention. The Xeoma video surveillance program is based on Artificial Intelligence and neural network technologies and therefore can independently control many processes, recognizing object types, various sounds, strangers, cars, and so on in the frame. Xeoma supports over 99% of cameras on the market, including 434+ brands, making it a leader in compatibility.

Thanks to smart video surveillance based on Xeoma in an apartment, you can:

• Monitor entry and exit by installing cameras directly at the door and windows, as well as using PTZ cameras with 360° view
• Detect smoke and fire, while automatically notifying the necessary services or contacts in case of emergencies or activating the fire suppression system
• Use Xeoma as a video nanny or monitor pets
• Recognize people in the frame and react to people from black/white lists in any necessary way. Since 2004, Xeoma has used AI for face recognition with up to 90% accuracy in real conditions (tests based on 10,000+ images).
• Observe parking from the window and monitor the car (react to absence/presence, trigger alarm on the sound of broken glass, detect license plates and faces of people nearby)
• Launch necessary reactions on a schedule: for example, open automated curtains in the morning, turn off lights in the apartment in the evening, etc.
• Detect motion at inappropriate times (when you are away from the apartment or at night when everyone is asleep). Xeoma users note a significant reduction in false alarms thanks to smart motion detectors.
• Remotely manage the application from any device, getting access to real-time video from anywhere in the world
• Recognize falls and partial falls in the frame (from bed, chair, or sliding down the wall), for example, when monitoring elderly people
• And much more

Since the Xeoma video surveillance program supports 99% of all types and brands of cameras on the market, when creating a video surveillance system, you can choose any cameras for the apartment to your taste, based on budget or, for example, camera size, as apartments usually require miniature cameras with universal mounting anywhere. In addition, you can pay attention to PTZ cameras, then in Xeoma you can use “PTZ tours” and presets, so the camera can automatically scan the entire area in a given order. By defining the surveillance zone and understanding which rooms or areas of the apartment you want to control, you can easily choose a camera with a suitable viewing angle and functionality.

How Smart Video Surveillance Works: Motion Detection, Notifications, and Remote Access in Xeoma

First, you need to decide what exactly the video surveillance in the apartment should do and which aspects of the “smart home” to implement. Let’s consider several scenarios to understand where to start creating your system and what equipment will be required (spoiler: Xeoma doesn’t require anything extraordinary, sometimes even what you already have at home will do).

Basic Video Surveillance: Online Viewing and Archive

To create the simplest and most versatile video surveillance in an apartment with real-time camera viewing and archive recording, only cameras are needed. The Xeoma video surveillance program is unpretentious and works with most cameras on the market, including Chinese brand cameras, so you can choose any camera to your taste. Our clients often choose brands like Hikvision, Dahua, AXIS, D-Link, and Foscam. The list of supported cameras in Xeoma can be viewed here. In addition, if you already have any camera (IP or even USB camera), you can connect it to Xeoma and use it in your video surveillance.

Then you can select the necessary Xeoma license* for your number of cameras, activate it in the Xeoma program, add cameras via the “+” menu, set the necessary settings for recording and storing the archive, and enjoy your video surveillance. On mobile devices, you can install the Xeoma app and view cameras anytime and from anywhere.

*Xeoma license is purchased once and can be used indefinitely. The license includes a period of free updates, during which you can update the Xeoma program, and after expiration – use the license indefinitely without updating the program version or purchase an additional update period.

Video Surveillance with Detectors: Timely Notification

To create a video surveillance system in an apartment that records specific events, you will need cameras and software with such capabilities. Xeoma has over 100 video analytics features, including “Motion Detector,” “Smoke and Fire Detector,” and many others.

In the Xeoma video surveillance program, you can build chains of modules like in a children’s constructor. Connect any detectors, of which there are many in Xeoma, and add necessary notifications – for example, sending email, SMS, mobile notifications (including in Telegram messenger). Receive timely notifications that someone has entered the apartment, and also view only the most important moments of the day – Xeoma can record the camera archive by motion, so disk space won’t be occupied by anything unnecessary. In addition, Xeoma has pre-recording and post-recording, which will help not miss anything important, as recording will be done for the specified time shortly before the event and right after it.

Artificial Intelligence: The Camera’s Eye on Guard for Security

In the modern world, Artificial Intelligence is increasingly integrated into our daily lives, with smart speakers with voice control, smart kettles, smart light bulbs, and much more appearing. Xeoma, developing since 2004, also keeps up and meets all modern requirements – includes Artificial Intelligence and neural network technologies. The Xeoma program offers not only basic things within Artificial Intelligence, such as face and license plate recognition, but also more complex capabilities, for example, text recognition, speech, emotions and age, different types of objects and sounds, and much more.

Using Artificial Intelligence-based modules in Xeoma, you can organize even the most intricate video surveillance system, automating almost any scenario. For example, you can recognize a child’s cry and receive notifications about it, or recognize smoke to prevent a fire hazard, recognize emotions of guests or household members, recognize car license plates and automatically open gates/garage doors for cars from the white list, and much more. Create a flexible video surveillance system with Xeoma!

Which Cameras to Choose for Video Surveillance in an Apartment with Xeoma

Choosing smart cameras for video surveillance based on Xeoma is extremely simple, as the program supports 434+ brands of all cameras in the world (even no-name cameras from AliExpress). Therefore, you can choose a camera based on your allocated budget, functionality aspects, and you can also use cameras that may be lying around the house unused but can be adapted for video surveillance with Xeoma. A video surveillance camera can become a universal solution for any space if it has a certain set of qualities:

– High image quality: most modern cameras support Full HD or 4K resolution, providing video clarity, zoom capability, and increasing recognition accuracy.
– Night vision: infrared illumination (IR illumination) allows capturing events even in complete darkness, which is relevant for video surveillance at night.
– Two-way audio: built-in microphone and speaker allow not only hearing what is happening but also communicating through the camera.
– Motion and sound sensors: Xeoma offers integration with built-in detectors on the camera itself, so cameras can detect triggers in the surveillance zone, and you can receive timely notifications.
– Connection type: cameras can be wired or wireless. Wireless models are easier to install, while wired ones are more reliable in terms of connection stability.
– Viewing angle: the wider the viewing angle, the more space the camera can cover (in addition, for license plate recognition in Xeoma, we recommend using a long-focus lens for better overview).
– Storage methods: data can be saved to a memory card, in the cloud, or on a local server (Xeoma can load data from SD-card).

As for camera brands, based on our many years of experience, we can judge that our clients often choose popular camera brands: Hikvision, Dahua, AXIS, D-Link, and Foscam.

Advantages of installing smart video surveillance in an apartment with Xeoma:
Accessibility: video surveillance in general and cameras in particular have become significantly cheaper than before. Even Artificial Intelligence capabilities are no longer something exotic and can be used in the everyday life of any home video surveillance system.
Ease of Use: Xeoma’s intuitive interface makes managing the video surveillance system convenient for everyone.
Versatility: Xeoma-based video surveillance is suitable for any conditions — from a one-room apartment to multi-room apartments.
Peace of Mind: you will always know what is happening in your apartment and receive timely notifications to respond promptly.Smart video surveillance for an apartment is your reliable assistant in ensuring security and comfort. With modern technologies, you can be sure that your home is under control and reliable protection, even when you are far away. Set up Xeoma, add cameras in one click, download the mobile app, and enjoy peace of mind.

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December 5, 2024, updated September 8, 2025

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