Quick and easy installation ensures the system is up and running with just a few mouse clicks
Choice of three viewing clients XProtect Smart Client, XProtect Web Client and Milestone Mobile available in 26 languages suit users of all skill levels
XProtect Essential is video surveillance software for small businesses, like shops and offices, which require basic surveillance capabilities. XProtect Essential is easy and affordable open platform video management software (VMS) for single-location businesses that require basic surveillance. It is ideal for installations that primarily capture video recordings of incidents and reactively conduct investigations.
An entry-level product, XProtect Essential allows users to effortlessly add cameras and quickly find and export video sequences with easy-to-use video search tools. It can manage up to 26 surveillance cameras and supports five concurrent users.
Manages up to 26 cameras
64-bit recording servers
Supports five concurrent users
Quick and easy installation ensures the system is up and running with just a few mouse clicks
Choice of three viewing clients XProtect Smart Client, XProtect Web Client and Milestone Mobile available in 26 languages suit users of all skill levels
Integrates with the widest choice of cameras, providing the freedom to choose hardware according to needs and budget
Support for ONVIF and PSIA compliant devices
One-year Software Upgrade Plan (SUP) is included, providing access to any new product features and cost-efficient upgrades
Easily expand the system with the purchase of additional camera licenses when required
Effortlessly scale up as surveillance requirements grow with Milestone Interconnect
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