How to search security camera footage.
Scrubbing footage doesn't scale. Here's how to actually search security camera footage by object, time and natural language.
Takes 2–3 minutes · No credit card required
- Works with existing RTSP cameras
- Flat pricing — no per-camera fees
- Setup typically under 1 hour
Used by: construction sites, municipalities, farms, and multi-site operations.
The problem, plainly
Scrubbing footage doesn't scale. Here's how to actually search security camera footage by object, time and natural language. The pattern is the same across most operators we talk to: cameras exist, but the workflow around them doesn't.
Why current solutions fail
- Per-camera SaaS billing punishes scale
- NVRs only record — they don't search
- Public webcam features require a separate vendor
- Sensor data lives in a different dashboard than video
A working solution, step by step
- Inventory the cameras and confirm they expose RTSP
- Stand up one small edge node per site, outbound-only
- Pull existing cameras into a single dashboard
- Define the events that matter — vehicles, plates, after-hours, deliveries
- Wire alerts to the people who will actually act on them
Where Gobi fits
Gobi runs the entire pipeline above. The AI motion log, license-plate recognition, daily timelapse and camera automation are part of the platform — not separate products.
Related
The five things people ask first.
Will this work with my cameras?
If they expose RTSP on the local network — yes, almost always. Run the compatibility check.
Do I need IT to install it?
No. One small node, plugged into power and the network. Outbound-only — no port forwarding, no VPN, no static IPs.
Is it expensive?
Flat per node, not per camera. Most single-site deployments land between $49 and $199/month. See pricing.
What happens to my data?
You own it. Cameras stay private by default. Data lives in your tenant. Export anytime. Privacy & security overview.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour from node power-on to live dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gobi work with my existing cameras?
Yes. If your cameras stream RTSP (most IP cameras and NVRs do), Gobi can usually pull them in.
Is Gobi priced per camera?
No. Gobi uses flat per-node pricing.
How long does setup take?
A typical single-site deployment is under one hour.
Do I need port forwarding or VPN?
No — outbound-only connection.