Free software connects up to 64 compatible camera or recorder channels to Videoloft using existing Windows hardware.
Videoloft has launched its Virtual Cloud Adapter for Windows, allowing organizations and security integrators to connect existing cameras and recorders to the Videoloft cloud platform without installing a physical Videoloft Cloud Adapter.
The software is free to download and run on compatible Windows devices and can support up to 64 compatible camera or recorder channels. This means businesses can use suitable Windows hardware they already have on-site, rather than adding another device.
Because there is no physical adapter to ship, organizations can get started without waiting for new hardware to arrive. They may also be able to repurpose suitable Windows hardware previously used for a legacy VMS or server, adding cloud video capabilities without letting that equipment go to waste.
This gives enterprise and multi-site organizations more flexibility when planning a cloud video deployment. The Windows software can also be used alongside Videoloft’s physical Cloud Adapters, allowing IT and security teams to choose the right option for each location.
Once cameras are connected, users can view live and recorded video from any location. Footage can be stored securely offsite in the cloud, with configurable retention, secure sharing, camera health monitoring and AI video analytics managed from the same platform.
James West, CEO and co-founder of Videoloft, said:
“Not every site needs another piece of hardware. The Virtual Cloud Adapter gives customers and integrators more choice in how they connect existing camera systems to Videoloft.”
For organisations managing multiple locations, the software provides a consistent way to connect cameras to one cloud VMS, even when the hardware available at each site is different.
The Virtual Cloud Adapter for Windows is available now. Although the software is free to download and run, a monthly or annual Videoloft subscription is required for the cloud service.
Tested configuration
Videoloft has successfully tested the software on the following configuration:
Operating system
Windows 11
Processor
Intel 64-bit N95 processor
Memory (RAM)
8GB
Storage
256GB SSD
Customers are also already running the Virtual Cloud Adapter on a range of different Windows setups. Performance will vary depending on the hardware, number of cameras, camera settings, network conditions and other software running on the device.
About Videoloft
Videoloft is a cloud video management platform that helps organisations remotely access and manage video from existing security systems. Built for multi-site use, it brings cameras from supported brands into one system, with cloud storage, centralised management, camera health monitoring, secure footage sharing and AI video analytics. Videoloft works with security integrators and businesses around the world.