Ask your
camera network.
Describe a vehicle, visible appearance or event in plain English. Find relevant footage across the sites you’re authorised to search.
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We put cameras
to work.
Real-time alerts, actions, data and insights.
Connected to your systems. No constant watching.
Illustrative example: one person tries the door handles of several parked cars in turn. Under your approved site rules, Darkfield can give a spoken warning through a connected speaker, notify your team and share the relevant clip for review.
Why DarkfieldCameras that see,
Cameras that see,
understand and act.
Turn activity into real-time alerts and useful data. Supported cameras can speak or trigger approved actions while your team handles what needs attention.
Ask your
Give the agent
a job.
Ask for footage, a timeline or a report. Darkfield gathers the records and shares them only with recipients you authorise.
Coverage where
the work happens.
Solar power, batteries and private 4G cover suitable sites without new cables. We install, maintain and move the cameras as needed.
Take action.
Keep control.
Authorise spoken warnings, alerts and updates to connected systems. Optional patrol response has separate charges and agreed coverage.
Carry the
context forward.
Link sightings across your authorised network to spot patterns. Your site rules and feedback guide what needs attention.
Find the white roof-ladder van. Residents reported it hitting the post while reversing last Friday around 10am.
Number plate
- Arrived
- Left
- Stay
- 22 min
Different problems. One connected platform.
Flag an incident, warn a trespasser, measure waiting time or build a report. Your team chooses the task and approves the actions.
Security & deterrenceSpot it. Warn. Respond.
Turn camera activity into alerts, spoken warnings and a clear response record.
Set the rule.
Explore applicationVehicles & number platesSee the vehicle. Act on the visit.
Log vehicle visits, alert on possible list matches and trigger approved access actions.
Search beyond the plate.
Explore applicationOperationsTurn site activity into useful data.
Get delay alerts, arrival times and dwell-time data from the cameras you use.
Alert on the exception.
Explore applicationSafety & complianceSpot a risk. Help people act.
Get alerts and clips of possible safety breaches, plus records to spot recurring issues.
Set rules for the work.
Explore applicationInvestigationAsk a question. Find the footage.
Find clips in plain English and link vehicles, times and events across authorised sites.
Search in plain English.
Explore applicationStart with one job today.
Expand on your timetable.
Law enforcement & public safety
Find footage and follow relevant sightings across authorised sites.
Councils & highways
Get alerts and useful records from roads, public spaces and assets.
Utilities & critical infrastructure
Get alerts from remote sites and turn routine checks into records.
Construction & remote sites
Move cameras as work changes. Get alerts on access and safety rules.
Large estates & multi-site operators
Link entrance alerts, camera events and incident records across your estate.
Start with the cameras
Use our installed solar/4G cameras or connect compatible CCTV, drones and body-worn cameras. One platform turns their footage into useful work.
Your cameras.
Your deployment.
Run Darkfield on your premises or in your private cloud. Or choose managed hosting on a dedicated, isolated UK instance.
Compare deployment optionsUp to a week of local recording.
Configured Darkfield solar/4G units can record offline for up to one week with power and sized storage. Remote alerts, live view and talk need a connection.
Keep the records you need.
Keep recordings for years where needed, with storage and costs agreed. Events and short clips default to 30 days.
Put results into your systems.
Turn camera events into tickets, reports and dashboard data. Your team agrees each connection, the lists it can read and the actions allowed.
Explore platform connectionsPlanning a supplied-camera service?
Compare camera service costsDarkfield
What does Darkfield do beyond recording footage?
Darkfield turns camera feeds into real-time alerts, physical actions through connected equipment, data and insights, without someone watching every feed. Your team sets the rules, approves actions and can review or take over.
Who is Darkfield for?
Darkfield serves public-safety teams, councils, highway operators, utilities, industrial and logistics sites, construction teams and large estates. Start with the task, then choose the cameras, hosting and access your organisation needs.
Can we run Darkfield on our own infrastructure?
Run Darkfield on your premises or in your private cloud. Or choose managed hosting on a dedicated, isolated UK instance.
Can we describe a task in plain English?
Yes. Say, for example, “Alert the team when a loading bay is blocked for ten minutes”; we agree the cameras, timing, exceptions and action before activation, and your team can review clips, change the rule or pause it.
What happens when we sign up?
One point of contact helps you agree cameras, hosting, recording, access and permitted actions. We install and test any supplied cameras, then your team reviews the rules and approval steps before activation.
Technology
What do Darkfield cameras actually capture?
Cameras capture people, vehicles and readable plates; Darkfield searches visible details and activity, such as standing by a wall or spraying graffiti. Clothing, vehicle features and colours depend on the view and lighting, and a visual match is not proof of identity.
Can I use Darkfield with existing IP cameras?
It depends on the camera model: reliable plate capture needs specialised cameras, and some models have limited integration options. Send the make and model so we can confirm supported features.
Can you give examples of what I can search for?
Try “Find the white van with a ladder”, “Show the person with an olive backpack” or “Find motorcycles near the entrance last Friday after 10pm”. Add a time or place, then review the matching clips; no plate is needed to start.
How does Darkfield get better?
Your feedback helps Darkfield recognise routine arrivals, deliveries and other site activity. Confirm an event or correct a decision to help reduce repeated unnecessary alerts.
Value
What is included in the subscription?
The supplied-camera service covers survey, installation, cameras, software, maintenance and faulty-camera replacement. Your proposal sets hosting, integrations and storage charges; mobile security is an optional add-on, charged per genuine-incident call-out, and keyholding is separate.
Why a subscription rather than a one-off camera purchase?
The camera subscription keeps the network working after installation, covering connection, software, maintenance and camera replacement. Your proposal sets out hosting, integration, storage and optional response costs.
How should we compare the cost with traditional CCTV?
Compare equipment, installation, monitoring, servicing, repairs and replacement, without counting staff time already covered by monitoring twice. Our calculator compares camera-service costs; hosting, integrations, storage and optional response are scoped separately in your proposal.
Can we start with one problem and expand later?
Yes. Start with one entrance, car park or recurring problem, then add coverage as your needs grow. We assess each location without asking you to replace everything.
Implementation
Who installs the cameras and chooses the positions?
We handle survey, installation and sign-off. We agree the views and mounting points with you, starting with entrances, exits and the areas that need attention.
Do you need mains power or access to our IT network?
Our solar site cameras use LTE, without new power cables or access to your IT network; we check daylight, mobile coverage and mounting first. Doorbells, drone docks and other equipment have separate requirements confirmed in your site plan.
Do I need to be there for installation?
No. We agree access and camera positions beforehand and tell you when the installers will arrive; you are welcome to meet them.
What happens after the cameras are installed?
We check views, image quality, charging and connection, and adjust camera positions where needed. Billing and user access begin after validation; maintenance and replacement cover starts at installation.
Operations
What happens if a camera breaks, is damaged or is stolen?
We monitor camera health and send a team member when an on-site fix is needed. Maintenance and replacement of faulty, damaged or stolen cameras are included in the service.
Who gets notified when something happens?
You choose the contacts and response rules during setup. Darkfield can save the event, alert your team or dispatch mobile security under the agreed workflow, with clips, times and location attached.
Can Darkfield send security to a site without a guard?
Yes. Add mobile security response to Darkfield AI monitoring. A patrol can be dispatched automatically or after a check, depending on your agreed workflow. Coverage spans 99.8% of UK postcodes. We confirm local cover and response arrangements for your address before activation. For covered sites, the target is arrival within 10 minutes of dispatch; arrival is not guaranteed. Traffic, weather and incident conditions can affect it.
How do we learn to use Darkfield?
Ask the Darkfield assistant for everyday tasks. Videos, guides and training through your point of contact help your team use more advanced features.
Who do we contact for help?
Contact your Darkfield point of contact for help with cameras, software or the service. They know your site and can bring in the wider team.
Security
Who can see our footage and incident records?
Only authorised users can see footage, with access limited by site and role and supported by audit logs. You set permissions for your team, support and integrations; sharing one incident does not give access to the rest of your cameras.
How long does Darkfield keep data?
Events and short evidence clips stay for 30 days by default. Keep recordings, events and evidence for years where needed, with an agreed purpose and enough storage. Continuous recording, capacity, retention and costs are set per deployment. Search covers retained footage and observations; years of storage are not included in every plan.
Where is the data stored, and is it secure?
Run Darkfield on your premises or in your private cloud. Or choose managed hosting on a dedicated, isolated UK instance. We agree storage locations and outbound connections; data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access for authorised users only. See the Security Whitepaper for details.
How does Darkfield approach data protection?
Darkfield supports UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018; Linox Ltd is ICO-registered under ZC175057, which is not certification of your installation. The DPA sets out our responsibilities and yours, including camera purpose, notices, access and retention.
Can we share an incident with police or community protection teams?
Yes. Share a report with relevant clips, times and an incident summary with authorised recipients, including police, without opening access to every camera; supported sharing links have access controls and expiry.
Put your cameras
to work.
What should your cameras do? We’ll help plan the alerts, actions and records your team needs.
Discuss your deployment