Staffing decisions rely on guesswork
Without traffic counts, teams schedule staff based on impressions instead of actual patterns by hour or day.
Smart add-on
Turn foot traffic into numbers your team can plan around.
People Counting tracks how many people pass through a covered doorway, floor, or zone over a chosen period. Instead of guessing at busy hours or foot traffic trends, teams get counts they can compare day to day and site to site.
The problem
Foot traffic is hard to measure without the right tools.
Capacity limits are hard to track manually
Locations with occupancy limits or busy-period concerns often have no reliable way to track counts in real time.
Comparing sites takes manual effort
Without a shared counting method, comparing traffic across stores or buildings means combining separate, inconsistent records.
How it works
How People Counting works.
A doorway, floor, or zone is covered
People Counting is added to cameras positioned to reliably capture entries, exits, or through-traffic in a specific area.
Counts are logged over time
Traffic is tallied continuously, building a record teams can break down by hour, day, or location.
Teams review trends, not raw video
Instead of watching footage to estimate traffic, teams pull counts and trend views for the periods that matter.
Use cases
Where People Counting adds practical value.
Retail entrances and sales floors
Track daily and hourly traffic to support staffing plans and compare performance across stores.
- Entrance traffic counts
- Hour-by-hour trend views
- Multi-store comparison
Shared building lobbies and floors
Understand traffic patterns in shared spaces without adding manual headcount tasks for on-site staff.
- Lobby and floor coverage
- Peak-period identification
- Simple trend reporting
Capacity-sensitive areas
Keep a running count in zones where occupancy limits or crowding are an ongoing concern.
- Zone-level counting
- Ongoing occupancy awareness
- Supports capacity planning
What you get
What People Counting adds.
Traffic counts by location
Get counts broken down by the doorway, floor, or zone each covered camera watches.
Trend views over time
Compare traffic by hour, day, or period instead of relying on impressions or spot checks.
Cross-site comparison
Use consistent counting across locations to compare traffic between stores, buildings, or sites.
Pairs with Smart Motion AI
People Counting builds on the same people-classification foundation used throughout VideoSafes.
Good to know
- Count accuracy depends on camera placement, foot-traffic density, and lighting, and is confirmed during an online demo.
- People Counting is an optional add-on enabled per covered camera or zone, not a default on every connected camera.
FAQ
People Counting FAQ
Common questions teams ask when evaluating People Counting for VideoSafes.
How accurate is People Counting?
Accuracy depends on camera placement and how traffic moves through the covered area. An online demo reviews your layout to confirm a good setup for reliable counts.
Can we compare traffic across multiple locations?
Yes. Sites with People Counting enabled use a consistent counting method, so teams can compare traffic trends across stores or buildings.
Does People Counting show who someone is?
No. People Counting reports traffic counts and trends, not identity. It is a separate capability from access control or identification tools.
Which cameras support People Counting?
Cameras need a clear view of the doorway, floor, or zone being counted. An online demo confirms which existing cameras are good candidates.
Related features
Often paired with People Counting
Smart Motion AI
Classify motion as people, vehicles, or animals so teams can skip past irrelevant activity and review the moments that matter.
Safety Gear (PPE) Detection
Flag missing hard hats, vests, or other required gear in covered work zones to support daily safety checks.
Activity History (Audit Logs)
Review a record of logins and video access so administrators always know who used the system and when.
Find out which areas are a fit for People Counting.
Tell us about the doorways, floors, or zones you want traffic data on. We’ll confirm coverage and setup during an online demo.