--- title: Configuring AI Video Agents in Alocity description: How to automate detection using AI-powered video analytics tools. --- [Skip to content](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/configuring-ai-video-agents-in-alocity#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [SUBMIT A TICKET HERE](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Alocity](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/alocity-logo%20Full.png?width=181&height=48&name=alocity-logo%20Full.png)](https://www.alocity.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [SUBMIT A TICKET HERE](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact Support Now](mailto:support@alocity.com) [Contact Support Now](mailto:support@alocity.com) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Alocity Help Center (Knowledge Base)](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. 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These agents help you detect events, define behavior zones, and automate alerts — all from within the Alocity Control Center. --- **Accessing the AI Video Agent Module** To access the AI Video Agent configuration tools: - Option 1: click the gear icon from the top right corner to access **Settings** , then select **AI Video Agent:** **![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-18-2025-09-55-22-3874-PM.png?width=688&height=324&name=image-png-Jul-18-2025-09-55-22-3874-PM.png)** - Option 2: From the camera live view dashboard, scroll down and click the **Create AI Video Agent** **![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-32-44-0028-PM.png?width=688&height=151&name=image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-32-44-0028-PM.png)** This will open the full management panel where you can add, modify, or delete agents for each camera. --- **Creating a New AI Video Agent** ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-33-14-3045-PM.png?width=688&height=465&name=image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-33-14-3045-PM.png) 1. **Choose an Agent Type** - Agents are organized by detection goals. Categories include: - Detection - Intrusion - Unattended Station - Line Crossing - Person of Interest - Crowding 2. **Select the Camera** - Choose the camera and site where the agent will be assigned, you can filter by site and configuration status to display the cameras you want to configure, click on the thumbnail to start the configuration process ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-35-22-7356-PM.png?width=688&height=171&name=image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-35-22-7356-PM.png) 1. **Define Detection Area** - By default the camera will activate the whole scene as the detection area, if you want to select a specific area delete that region and continue: ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-37-59-2426-PM.png?width=465&height=441&name=image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-37-59-2426-PM.png) 1. - Use **Draw Region** to define the zone of interest. - Select the categories you want to detect according to the scene. (Eg. In a parking lot you want to activate vehicle and people, and in an office space only people.) - You may configure detection thresholds such as max object count or time in zone, depending on the agent type. Click **Confirm** when prompted, this will create the video Agent and take you to the alert settings automatically. 2. **Set Alert Preferences (Optional)** ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-41-07-5308-PM.png?width=437&height=589&name=image-png-Jul-21-2025-08-41-07-5308-PM.png) - - You will be prompted to set alerts (email or SMS) and define the schedule. - Choose specific days and time ranges or set it to 24/7. - If you don't need alerts for this agent you can close the window and and begin live analysis. - Click **Create** to activate the Alert. --- **Additional Notes:** - AI Video Agents operate continuously based on the parameters you define. - You can edit or disable agents at any time through the AI Video Agent module. - Use Alert Settings to manage existing notifications and add secondary actions. - This feature is under active development and capabilities may expand with new detection types and smarter alerting logic. - [Quick Start Guides](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/quick-start-guides?hsLang=en) - [Alocity Control Center Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Software and Account General Setup](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#software-and-account-general-setup) - [Video Security Management](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#video-security-management) - [User and Group Management](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#user-and-group-management) - [Access Control Management](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#access-control-management) - [Intercom Management](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#intercom-management) - [Alocity 1id Mobile App Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-1id-mobile-app-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Resident & tenant guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-1id-mobile-app-guide?hsLang=en#resident-tenant-guide) - [Mobile Credential Users and Super Admins Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-1id-mobile-app-guide?hsLang=en#mobile-credential-users-and-super-admins-guide) - [AiVR Installation, Setup And Configuration Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/aivr-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Steps](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/aivr-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#first-steps) - [Setup and configuration](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/aivr-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#setup-and-configuration) - [F3D100 Installation, Setup And Configuration Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/f3d100-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Steps](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/f3d100-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#first-steps) - [F3D100 Installation and Wiring](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/f3d100-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#f3d100-installation-and-wiring) - [I/O Controller Installation (F3D100)](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/f3d100-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#i-o-controller-installation-f3d100) - [Connecting the F3D100 to 3rd Party readers and controllers](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/f3d100-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#connecting-the-f3d100-to-3rd-party-readers-and-controllers) - [AI-1000 Installation, Setup And Configuration](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/ai-1000-installation-setup-and-configuration?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Steps](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/ai-1000-installation-setup-and-configuration?hsLang=en#first-steps) - [AI-1000 Installation and Wiring](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/ai-1000-installation-setup-and-configuration?hsLang=en#ai-1000-installation-and-wiring) - [I/O Controller Installation](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/ai-1000-installation-setup-and-configuration?hsLang=en#i-o-controller-installation) - [Mercury Intelligent Controller Installation, Setup And Configuration Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/mercury-intelligent-controller-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Steps](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/mercury-intelligent-controller-installation-setup-and-configuration-guide?hsLang=en#first-steps) - [FAQ'S](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/faqs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/faqs?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions-faqs) - [Common Problems Troubleshooting](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/faqs?hsLang=en#common-problems-troubleshooting) - [Release Notes And Versions History](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/release-notes-and-versions-history?hsLang=en) # Alocity alocity.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, Alocity