Video Search allows you to search your cameras for a certain object or situation using AI.
Note: Video Search is currently in Beta. You must have a subscription to Solink's AI Package to use Video Search.
You can use Video Search directly from the Video page in the Solink platform:
How to Enable Video Search at Your Locations
You must first enable Video Search at each of your locations in order to access the feature.
To enable Video Search at your locations:
Navigate to the Video page in the Solink platform.
Select Configure:
Select Video Search:
You can then individually enable/disable each location for Video Search.
Select Save to apply the changes.
How to Use Video Search
To search your video with Sidekick:
Type your prompt in the search bar at the top of the Video page.
Use the filters at the top of the page to adjust the start date, timeframe (up to the last 7 days) and location(s) that Sidekick searches through:
Note: Sidekick searches video frames, rather than full video. It is highly recommended to search for objects/scenarios that could be best captured in a single image rather than across seconds or minutes of video.
Sidekick presents the search results from most relevant to least relevant. Please note that search results may vary based on the prompt.
Some suggestions that you can use Sidekick search for include:
Search for "Employees looking at cell phone" to identify if employees are looking at their cellphone instead of serving a customer:
Search for a particular color of a hat or shirt that someone was reported to be wearing, such as "red hat":
Search for a particular color of a vehicle or even the make/model (if you have outdoor cameras):
How to Enhance Video Search Results
There are a few methods you can use to improve search results, outlined below.
Precision Slider
Use the precision slider to adjust your search results.
Start with high precision to get search results that are as close as possible to what you searched for. This method will also return the least number of search results.
To broaden your search and increase the number of results, move the slider to low precision - the search results may not be as close to what you initially searched for, but may also return more results that are in the "ball park" of what you are looking for.
Video Search FAQs
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions around Solink's Video Search feature.
Do I need to subscribe to Solink's AI Package to access Video Search?
Yes. Subscribe to Solink's AI Package here. You cannot purchase a Video Search license separately.
What regions is Video Search supported in?
Video Search is supported if your data is hosted in North America. However, if your data is hosted in Europe, Video Search is not currently supported.
Do I require an AI accelerator chip in my Solink Recording Device to use Video Search?
No, you do not an AI accelerator chip installed in your Solink Recording Device to use Video Search. However, the AI accelerator chip is required for other AI Package features, such as Line Cross and Zone Tracking. Reach out to your Customer Success representative for more information.
Is there a limit on the number of AI credits or a certain quota I cannot exceed when using Video Search?
No, there is no limit on the number of Video Searches you can perform; you do not need to purchase any additional AI credits to use this feature. However, you must have a subscription to Solink's AI Package, as outlined above.
How does Video Search help me find what I'm looking for?
Video Search is a text to image search - just type what you want to find (such as "blue hat") and filter by date/cameras to narrow your search. See How to Use Video Search above.
What happens when I "upvote" or "downvote" a Video Search result?
Please use these buttons to provide our team with direct feedback. Our team reviews all of the feedback and implements changes to improve the AI model over time.
Can I search for a specific person using Video Search?
You can search for a person based on physical attributes, clothing, posture, etc.; however, you cannot search for a specific person by typing in their name, for example.
How does the AI search my video?
When you initiate a search, the AI looks through 1 frame per 30 seconds of video. Video Search can look through up to 7 days of footage.
How can I improve my results?
Try narrowing down your search by filtering to a specific day of the week or specific location where you know the situation occurred.
Sometimes, using less words can improve the result.