Automotive Dealership Live Monitoring with Guards for Real-Time ProtectionTitle

Automotive dealership video monitoring confronts the top security threats. However, some vehicles are more appealing targets than others. If your dealership owns any of the following makes and models, you are at a higher risk:

• Chevrolet pickups
• Ford pickups
• Honda Civic
• Honda Accord
• Hyundai Sonata
• Hyundai Elantra
• Kia Optima
• Toyota Camry
• GMC pickups
• Honda CR-V

For more information, see our guide to the most stolen cars in the United States.

Once our AI technology detects a potential threat at your auto dealership or car lot, your security camera’s feed instantly streams to our live guards for remote video monitoring. Deep Sentinel guards can then immediately intervene through your camera’s microphone, set off a loud alarm, and contact law enforcement in seconds. Learn more about how the security system works here.

Since our guards are monitoring your dealership after hours, they’re assuming that no one (including your employees) will be on the premises. If guards notice anyone on the property, they’ll intervene immediately and assess the situation. If the behavior is suspicious or criminal, the guards will intervene, sound an alarm, and contact your local police department.

If “non-threatening” behavior is witnessed, such as an employee closing up for the night, our guards will come onto the speaker in a non-elevated manner addressing their reason for being on the property. The employee can then explain their presence and recite your business’s customizable PIN for verification.

Car dealerships have unique security needs. Unlike what you’d find in other business or residential settings, valuable inventory is visible, accessible, and extremely mobile. Whole car thefts and part thefts pose significant threats and require different protection methods. Basic DIY home camera systems aren’t enough to stop a real threat at your car lot.

Deep Sentinel’s car dealership live monitoring falls under our Deep Sentinel for Business service level. This includes all the great features of our residential surveillance, with a few added benefits. In addition to being distinguished as our guard’s highest priority, your car dealership will also receive:

• Instant Intervention: Live feeds hit our surveillance center within 10 seconds (depending on internet speeds). If any activity is present, our live guards will act immediately.
• After-Hours Monitoring: Businesses set custom monitoring hours in the Deep Sentinel app. These hours are easy to change, so if you are planning to close early or need to set custom holiday hours, you can make adjustments with a few clicks.
• Indoor Camera Installation Permitted: Unlike residential properties, commercial properties may place cameras indoors upon approval.

Deep Sentinel’s automotive dealership live monitoring combines AI-powered cameras with real-time human intervention. When motion is detected, our AI quickly evaluates the situation. If there’s a potential threat, a trained live guard steps in immediately using two-way audio, activating sirens, or contacting law enforcement if needed. It’s fast, proactive protection that stops crime before it happens.

Absolutely. Traditional systems only alert you after a break-in. Deep Sentinel’s live monitoring stops threats in real time, before any damage is done. Our trained guards don’t just watch; they take action, deterring intruders and contacting police when it truly matters. No false alarms, no waiting, just real protection.

Yes, that’s where Deep Sentinel shines. After hours is when dealerships are most vulnerable. Our system keeps eyes on your lot all night long, with live guards ready to intervene the second a threat is detected. Whether it’s a trespasser or a suspicious vehicle, we’re watching so you don’t have to.

For full coverage, yes. Outdoor cameras catch perimeter threats like trespassing or theft attempts, while indoor cameras help secure inventory areas, service bays, and offices. With Deep Sentinel’s business system, you can monitor both inside and out, and live guard support is included.

It depends on the size and layout of your lot. Most dealerships benefit from a combination of wide-angle outdoor cameras and a few strategically placed indoor units. During your consultation, we’ll help design a custom setup to make sure every critical area is covered.

No — With our Bring Your Own Camera (BYOC) service, there is no need to rip and replace your existing cameras to take advantage of our AI-powered live guard service. It is now available to support a range of third-party camera models. Learn more about our third-party integration hereA.