How to Integrate Hosted Access Control & Hosted Video Security
For many businesses, access control and video surveillance form the backbone of their security strategy. But when these systems are managed separately, it can create blind spots, inefficiencies, and delays in response.
The solution? Integration. By combining Brivo hosted access control with Eagle Eye Networks hosted video surveillance, all within the Brivo platform, businesses can unlock a smarter, more unified security ecosystem.
This blog explores how integrated cloud-based systems enhance visibility, simplify operations, and help security teams respond faster and more effectively to real-world events.
THE POWER OF INTEGRATION: ONE PLATFORM, TOTAL AWARENESS
Brivo and Eagle Eye are both leaders in cloud-based security, and together, they create a powerful combination. Brivo hosted access control allows you to manage who can enter your facility, when, and through which entry points. Eagle Eye hosted video surveillance provides flexible, high-resolution monitoring for entrances, interiors, and exterior spaces.
When these two systems are integrated into a single platform, the result is a seamless flow of information. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- When someone uses their access credential to enter a door, you can instantly see who it was and what time they arrived.
- If someone tries to access a restricted area or uses an invalid credential, the system captures a video clip of the attempt.
- During investigations, you can quickly search by door, person, or time frame to pull up relevant footage without toggling between systems.
This integration eliminates the guesswork and time-consuming cross-referencing that often happens when video and access logs are stored in separate places.
WHY CLOUD-HOSTED MATTERS
Integrating access control and video surveillance is significantly easier and more effective when both systems are hosted in the cloud. Hosted platforms like Brivo and Eagle Eye offer several key advantages over traditional on-premise setups:
- Remote management: Control doors, users, and cameras from any location using a secure web portal or mobile app.
- Automatic updates: Benefit from up-to-date software and security patches without manual intervention.
- Scalability: Add new users, doors, or cameras with minimal setup—ideal for growing businesses or organizations with multiple locations.
- Lower infrastructure costs: Eliminate the need for on-site servers, storage, and maintenance.
Because these systems are built to work together in the cloud, integration becomes more seamless, avoiding the complications of traditional hardware-based integrations.
SMARTER, FASTER RESPONSE
When video and access data are unified, your team gains the ability to make better decisions, faster. Integrated systems allow for:
- Immediate verification: When an alarm or door alert is triggered, you can instantly review the corresponding video to assess the situation.
- Real-time alerts: If someone attempts unauthorized access, the system can send a real-time alert with video evidence to your team.
- Simplified investigations: Search by credential holder, door, or date to quickly uncover what happened and when.
With Brivo and Eagle Eye working together, you’re not just reacting to events—you’re proactively managing them. This connected environment significantly reduces response times and enhances your ability to intervene when necessary.
STREAMLINED OPERATIONS & BETTER OVERSIGHT
Integration enhances security while also improving day-to-day management. When your access control and video surveillance are linked within one platform:
- System administrators can manage users, permissions, and camera access from a central dashboard.
- You can generate reports that include both video and access activity, helping with audits and compliance.
- IT teams have fewer systems to support, reducing workload and security vulnerabilities.
For multi-site organizations, standardizing on an integrated hosted platform helps ensure consistency across locations. Whether you’re managing one building or several, your team can enforce the same policies, processes, and reporting standards.
DESIGNED TO SCALE WITH YOUR BUSINESS
Your security system should scale with your business, not limit its potential. Hosted solutions like Brivo and Eagle Eye are built for flexibility. As your needs evolve, it’s easy to:
- Add new doors or cameras
- Onboard new employees or contractors
- Expand to additional buildings or sites
Because everything is hosted in the cloud, there’s no need for extensive infrastructure changes. And with remote access, your team can support new locations without being physically on-site.
At Richmond Security, we help businesses design integrated security systems that align with their current needs and future plans. From planning and installation to support and monitoring, we make sure your system evolves as your organization grows.
A SMARTER WAY TO SECURE YOUR BUSINESS
Security shouldn’t be a patchwork of disconnected systems. By integrating Brivo hosted access control with Eagle Eye hosted video surveillance, you get a more intelligent, unified platform that enhances safety, improves oversight, and makes day-to-day management easier.
Instead of toggling between tools or relying on manual checks, your team can access a centralized hub for managing people, doors, and video feeds—all in one place. It’s faster, more accurate, and ultimately, more secure.
For more on how these systems work together in the cloud, explore the Brivo + Eagle Eye partner integration resource.
Request a free estimate today and find out how a hosted, integrated solution from Richmond Security can help protect your business.