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AI fire & smoke detection from CCTV

Traditional smoke detectors only trigger once smoke reaches the sensor — often too late, and useless in large open or outdoor areas. Fire spreads fast, and minutes matter.

Vianix fire and smoke detection analyses your existing camera feeds for the visual signs of fire and smoke, raising an alert the moment they appear — often far earlier than point sensors, and across spaces they can't cover.

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Overview

What is ai fire & smoke detection from cctv?

AI fire and smoke detection uses computer vision to identify the visual signatures of flame and smoke in live camera feeds. Unlike point-based smoke detectors that need smoke to physically reach them, video-based detection spots fire across large, open or outdoor areas the instant it becomes visible — providing early warning that can be the difference between a contained incident and a disaster.

Capabilities

What it does

Early visual detection

Spot flame and smoke as soon as they're visible in frame, often before point sensors trigger.

Large-area coverage

Monitor warehouses, yards, factory floors and outdoor areas that smoke detectors can't cover.

Instant alerts

Fire events trigger immediate alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, email and on-site alarms.

Proof clips

Every alert includes footage so responders can assess and act immediately.

24/7 monitoring

Continuous watch across every camera, day and night, without fatigue.

Works with your CCTV

Uses existing cameras over RTSP/ONVIF — no specialised fire sensors required.

Benefits

Why it matters

Buy critical minutes

Early visual warning enables faster response, before fire spreads.

Cover blind spots

Protect large and outdoor areas where traditional detectors are ineffective.

Reduce damage & risk

Faster detection means smaller incidents, lower loss and safer people.

No new sensors

Layers onto cameras you already have.

In practice

A real scenario

Example: A small fire starts in a corner of a large warehouse, far from any smoke detector. Vianix sees the smoke the moment it's visible on camera and fires an instant alert with a clip to the facility manager — minutes before a point sensor would ever trigger.
Where it's used

Industries that rely on this

ManufacturingWarehousingOil & GasLogisticsHospitalityGovernment
FAQ

AI fire & smoke detection from CCTV — questions answered

How is this better than smoke detectors?
Point smoke detectors need smoke to physically reach them and don't work in large open or outdoor areas. Vianix detects the visual signs of fire and smoke across the camera's full view, often providing earlier warning over a much larger area.
Does it work outdoors and in large spaces?
Yes. Video-based detection is ideal for warehouses, yards, factory floors and outdoor areas that traditional detectors can't cover effectively.
How fast are alerts?
Fire and smoke events trigger immediate alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, email and on-site alarms, each with a video clip for fast assessment.
Should it replace fire alarms?
Vianix complements your fire-safety systems by adding early visual detection and large-area coverage. It works alongside, not instead of, mandated fire-safety equipment.
Does it use existing cameras?
Yes. Vianix runs on your existing CCTV over RTSP and ONVIF — no specialised hardware needed.
Does this work with my existing CCTV cameras?
Yes. Vianix is camera-agnostic and works with your existing IP cameras and NVR over RTSP and ONVIF — including Hikvision, CP Plus, Dahua and other major brands — so there's no need to buy new hardware.
How are alerts delivered?
Vianix sends real-time alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, email or the on-site dashboard, each with a short video clip as proof, routed to the person responsible for that camera or zone.
Can it run on-premise so data stays private?
Yes. Vianix offers full on-premise deployment where all video and processing stay inside your own network and nothing reaches any external cloud — aligned with India's DPDP Act 2023.
How quickly can it be set up?
Most deployments go live in days. We connect to your existing cameras, configure the detections you need, tune them, and hand over — so your team starts getting alerts quickly. The best starting point is a free proof-of-concept on your own feeds.
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Book a free demo and proof-of-concept on your own feeds — see exactly what Vianix can detect in your environment.