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Intelligent Eyes

That Never Sleep

Advanced AI-powered surveillance that thinks, learns, and protects. More than cameras - complete peace of mind for everything you value most.

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01 • AI INTELLIGENCE

Cameras That

Actually Think

Your surveillance system doesn't just record; it understands. Advanced AI distinguishes between family members, delivery drivers, and potential threats, sending you only the alerts that truly matter.

  • Facial recognition identifies family, friends, and frequent visitors

  • Behavioral analysis detects unusual activity patterns automatically

  • Smart object detection separates people, vehicles, and packages

  • Real-time threat assessment with instant mobile alerts


99.5%

ACCURACY RATE

<2s

RESPONSE TIME

Zero

FALSE ALARMS

02 • CLOUD FREEDOM

Access From

Anywhere

Whether you're at the office, on vacation, or just upstairs, your property is always within view. Cloud-based storage ensures your footage is secure, accessible, and never lost to hardware failures.

  • Live viewing from any smartphone, tablet, or computer

  • Secure cloud storage with automatic backup and redundancy

  • No DVRs to fail, maintain, or replace; everything's in the cloud

  • Instant playback and sharing capabilities with law enforcement


24/7

GLOBAL ACCESS

30+

DAYS STORAGE

100%

UPTIME

03 • SMART MANAGEMENT

Control Everything

Effortlessly

Our intuitive Video Management System transforms complex surveillance into simple, powerful control. Find any moment instantly, customize alerts precisely, and manage everything from one elegant interface.

  • Intelligent search finds footage by person, time, or event type

  • Custom motion zones focus monitoring on critical areas

  • Automated scheduling for recording and alert preferences

  • Multi-site management for businesses with multiple locations


1000+

CAMERA CAPACITY

5s

SEARCH SPEED

CUSTOM ZONES

04 • PROACTIVE SECURITY

Prevention
Not Just Recording

Traditional cameras wait for crimes to happen. Our system actively deters threats with intelligent lighting, two-way audio, and automated responses that stop problems before they start.

  • Motion-activated floodlights deter intruders automatically

  • Two-way audio allows real-time communication and warnings

  • Smart sirens and strobes activate during security events

  • Integration with access control and alarm systems


85%

CRIME DETERRENCE

Instant

RESPONSE

24/7

PROTECTION

05 • TOTAL COVERAGE

Every Angle

Protected

From luxury homes to commercial facilities, we design surveillance systems with zero blind spots. Every entrance, asset, and vulnerable area receives appropriate coverage tailored to your specific security needs.

  • Professional site surveys identify all critical coverage areas

  • 4K cameras provide crystal-clear detail for identification

  • Night vision and low-light performance for 24/7 clarity

  • Weather-resistant cameras rated for coastal environments


4K

VIDEO QUALITY

150ft

NIGHT VISION

IP67

WEATHER RATING

Why Choose MK Consulting

Security is too important for shortcuts. Choose the team with proven expertise in creating

surveillance solutions that actually work when it matters most.

01

Cutting-Edge Technology

We leverage the latest AI innovations and cloud-based platforms to deliver surveillance systems that are years ahead of traditional solutions. Our technology partnerships ensure you always have access to the most advanced features.


REVOLUTIONARY AI-POWERED PROTECTION

02

Custom Design

Every property is unique, and so is every security solution we design. Our expert team creates tailored systems that protect your specific vulnerabilities while seamlessly integrating with your architecture.


ENGINEETED FOR YOUR EXACT NEEDS

03

Proven Reliability

With zero security breaches across our installations and years of proven performance, our systems deliver the reliability you need when stakes are highest. Your protection is our reputation.


TRACK RECORD OF ZERO FAILURES

04

Complete Support

From initial design through ongoing monitoring, our dedicated team ensures your surveillance system performs perfectly. We're available 24/7 because security threats don't keep business hours.


ALWAYS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU NEED US

Video Surveillance FAQ

Get answers to common questions about AI-powered video surveillance, Turing Video Systems, 4K/8K cameras, and professional security camera installation in South Carolina.

AI-powered video surveillance transforms security cameras from passive recording devices into intelligent systems that understand what they're seeing. Instead of just capturing footage, AI analytics recognize unusual patterns and behaviors, detect threats in real-time, and predict incidents before they escalate—all while dramatically reducing false alarms.

Our Turing Video Systems provide advanced threat detection, facial recognition for accurate identification, license plate recognition, and behavioral analysis that spots risks proactively. This means you're alerted to genuine security events while ignoring harmless activity like tree branches swaying or animals passing through. The system integrates seamlessly with access control, home automation, and mobile apps for instant alerts and remote monitoring.

Turing Video Systems represents the cutting edge of cloud-based surveillance with advanced AI analytics, facial recognition, and mobile credentials. As a Turing Platinum Partner, we deploy systems that go far beyond traditional cameras—they're intelligent security platforms that learn, adapt, and protect proactively.

Turing's cloud-based architecture provides secure remote access from anywhere, automatic software updates, unlimited scalable storage, and advanced analytics that run continuously without expensive on-site servers. The platform integrates with PDK access control for comprehensive security management, provides detailed reporting and compliance documentation, and offers mobile apps with real-time alerts. This enterprise-grade solution scales from single cameras to 250+ camera installations for commercial properties.

Modern AI video analytics include smart object detection that distinguishes between people, vehicles, animals, and objects; perimeter intrusion detection with customizable zones; loitering detection; crowd counting and density monitoring; and behavioral analysis that identifies unusual patterns or suspicious activities.

Our systems also provide facial recognition for identifying authorized personnel or detecting blacklisted individuals, license plate recognition (LPR) for vehicle tracking and parking management, and people counting for occupancy monitoring and business intelligence. These analytics reduce false alarms by 95%, enable proactive security responses, and provide valuable operational insights beyond security—like customer traffic patterns for businesses or package delivery confirmation for homeowners.

4K cameras provide exceptional detail for identifying faces, license plates, and activities at distances up to 100+ feet. They're ideal for most residential and commercial applications, offering four times the resolution of 1080p cameras. 8K cameras deliver even more detail for critical areas requiring extreme clarity or wide coverage with digital zoom capabilities.

However, camera selection depends on your specific needs and network infrastructure capacity. We design systems matching resolution to application—4K for main entrances and parking areas, 1080p for general coverage zones, and 8K for high-security areas or wide-angle monitoring. Higher resolution requires more bandwidth and storage, which is why our Cat6A and fiber infrastructure is essential for supporting multiple high-resolution cameras without network congestion.

License plate recognition (LPR) automatically captures and logs every vehicle entering or exiting your property, creating searchable databases for security investigations and access management. For gated communities, LPR enables automated gate opening for residents while alerting security about unknown vehicles.

LPR systems integrate with gate operators and access control for frictionless entry—residents simply drive up and gates open automatically. The system maintains detailed logs with timestamps, photos, and vehicle information for compliance and investigations. For businesses, LPR tracks employee parking, monitors loading docks, identifies repeat shoplifters, and provides valuable data on customer visit patterns and dwell times—functionality that transforms security cameras into business intelligence tools.

Absolutely. Our cloud-based Turing Video Systems provide secure remote access from smartphones, tablets, and computers anywhere with internet connectivity. Mobile apps deliver live viewing, playback of recorded footage, instant push notifications for detected events, and two-way audio communication where cameras support it.

Unlike traditional systems requiring complex VPN configurations, cloud-based access is simple and secure—just log in through the app. You receive real-time alerts with video clips when AI analytics detect people, vehicles, or unusual activity. The system supports multiple users with customizable permissions, perfect for families, business managers, or property management teams. Integration with Control4 home automation allows viewing cameras on touchscreens, TVs, and tablets throughout your home.

Storage duration depends on camera count, resolution, recording mode, and storage capacity. Typical installations provide 30-90 days of continuous recording for critical cameras, with extended storage for motion-triggered recordings. Cloud-based systems offer unlimited scalable storage with automatic management.

Our systems use intelligent recording strategies—continuous recording for high-security areas, motion-triggered recording for general coverage, and AI-triggered recording that captures only relevant events. This maximizes storage efficiency while ensuring nothing important is missed. Through our managed services, we provide secure off-site backup of critical footage, regular storage health monitoring, and automatic alerts before systems reach capacity. For businesses with compliance requirements, we implement retention policies that automatically archive footage for required timeframes.

South Carolina's coastal climate demands IP66 or IP67-rated weatherproof cameras with specialized coatings and enclosures that withstand salt air, humidity, extreme temperatures, and direct sun exposure. We exclusively deploy commercial-grade cameras engineered for harsh environments—not consumer products that fail within months.

Our outdoor cameras feature weather-resistant housings, integrated heaters and fans for temperature management, infrared night vision that works in complete darkness up to 150+ feet, and wide dynamic range (WDR) technology that handles challenging lighting conditions like direct sun or headlight glare. For coastal properties, we use cameras with corrosion-resistant materials and UV-stabilized housing that maintains clarity for years. Regular maintenance through our managed services includes lens cleaning, housing inspection, and verification that moisture seals remain intact.

Comprehensive security integration connects cameras with access control systems, alarm panels, home automation, and gate operators for coordinated responses. When someone uses an access card, cameras automatically record that door with extended pre- and post-event footage. Alarm triggers initiate recording and send video clips to security personnel.

Integration with Control4 and Lutron allows automated responses—when cameras detect motion at night, lights automatically turn on and recording begins. For businesses, surveillance integrates with point-of-sale systems for transaction verification and loss prevention. Our Turing and PDK platforms share databases, so facial recognition from cameras can trigger access control decisions. This unified security ecosystem provides better protection while simplifying management through single-interface control of all security systems.

DIY cameras create fragmented, unreliable security with limited storage, poor image quality in challenging conditions, and no professional integration. Professional installation delivers properly positioned cameras with optimal angles and lighting, enterprise-grade equipment built for 24/7 operation, comprehensive coverage with no blind spots, and secure, scalable infrastructure.

As a Turing Platinum Partner, we design systems using professional site surveys and security assessments that identify vulnerabilities. Our installations include proper network infrastructure to support high-resolution cameras without bandwidth issues, weatherproof installation techniques that last decades, and integration with access control and automation systems. We never subcontract—every camera is installed, aimed, and configured by our certified team. With managed services providing proactive monitoring, maintenance, and support, your surveillance system delivers reliable protection. When you call at 8:30 on a Friday night, we answer—that's professional security.

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