--- title: Live View and AI Event Monitoring description: Monitor camera activity in real time or review recorded events using the Alocity Control Center. --- [Skip to content](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/live-view-and-camera-monitoring#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. [Alocity Control Center Guide](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en) 3. [Video Security Management](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/alocity-control-center-guide?hsLang=en#video-security-management) # Live View and AI Event Monitoring ## Monitor camera activity in real time or review recorded events using the Alocity Control Center. The Cameras section in the Alocity Control Center gives operators access to both live camera streams and advanced AI event logs. Here’s how to use these views effectively: --- **1. Navigation to Camera Monitoring** - From the side menu, select the **Cameras.** - This view displays the full grid of registered cameras across sites. - Use the **List** or **Thumbnail** toggle at the top right to switch how cameras are displayed. - Clicking a camera thumbnail or name opens that camera’s full screen view. **Note:** Simply accessing Live View does not activate any AI event monitoring. For motion- or AI-based recordings to be visible, ensure that at least one [**AI Video Agent**](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/configuring-ai-video-agents-in-alocity?hsLang=en) is enabled under camera settings. --- ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-18-2025-08-52-30-1449-PM.png?width=688&height=333&name=image-png-Jul-18-2025-08-52-30-1449-PM.png) **2. Switching Between Activity and History** - Once inside the camera view, the bottom of the screen includes two main tabs: **Activity** and **History**. - **Activity** shows AI-triggered clips (like People, Vehicles, or Animals) based on detection filters. - **History** allows you to scroll through recorded segments regardless of AI detections. --- **3. AI Event Filters (Activity Tab)** - Use the checkbox options to filter events by type (e.g., **Person**, **Vehicle**, or **Animals**). - This view displays the full grid of thumbnails with a snapshot of the motion triggered event. - Hover over to preview the clip. - Click to access the clip, were you will have the following options - Playback options: play-pause, rewind or fast forward 10 second segments, adjust playback speed and activate sound - Media player options: take a photo, toggle events, share or download or toggle fullscreen Note: for AI Event Filters to be displayed  you first need to activate the correspondent [**AI Video Agent.**](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/configuring-ai-video-agents-in-alocity?hsLang=en) --- **4. Playback Options (History Tab)** - In the **History** tab, you can: - Select a date from the calendar view. - Choose playback clips segmented into 5, 10, or 20 minute intervals. - Hover over to preview the clip. Each segment in History can be fast-forwarded or rewound within its clip for a fast search. - Click to access the clip, were you will have the following options - Playback options: play-pause, rewind or fast forward 10 second segments, adjust playback speed and activate sound - Media player options: take a photo, toggle events, share or download or toggle fullscreen --- **5. Camera Health and Labeling** - Go back to the camera grid, by clicking the little 3 dots icon on the top right of each thumbnail you can: - Rename the camera for easier identification. - Run a **Health Check** to verify that the camera is connected and streaming. ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-18-2025-08-47-18-6022-PM.png?width=688&height=215&name=image-png-Jul-18-2025-08-47-18-6022-PM.png) ### Performance Notes - A strong, stable internet connection is recommended for smooth live video playback. - Live view does not include PTZ or zoom controls. 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