CCTV Point of Sale and Scale Integration

What is POS integration on CCTV Cameras?

CCTV POS (point of sale) and scale integration involve linking a till register or a product scale via the network to your CCTV recording device. Once your CCTV camera is connected to your POS system it will be able to record the area around your register and display all scanned/weighed items on the recording for later review or analysis.

Most businesses within the retail or hospitality industry use point-of-sale systems which become the key area for money transactions. This makes POS systems a high-risk zone for fraud or theft within the business. The CCTV cameras not only watch the employees and customers but also records real-time transactions which are overlaid on the security footage to prevent employee theft, refund scams, incorrect scanning and robbery from going undetected. The cameras are able to assist with any errors that may occur intentionally or unintentionally and record them with their data for later inspection. POS text overlay via CCTV will also make it easier to review information or data in the event of external or internal theft.

How the POS system is connected to the CCTV cameras?

POS data integrated systems use developed technology that collects data from the scale or till register and send it to the CCTV security cameras to view all scanned and weighed products. The software assists with inconsistencies and errors that the cashier may make and backs it with recorded footage for a more straightforward investigation of POS-related disputes and enquiries. The POS data mining software integrated with installed CCTV cameras is one of the best products on the market because of its data mining capabilities. Users are able to easily search for specific events or transactions and view all collected data from the purchase.

How will having a POS Integrated CCTV Camera System Benefit your business?

While CCTV cameras and security systems are a great proactive solution to securing your business and premises, it’s the hidden actions of employees and customers that can often go unnoticed. POS integrated cameras are added security measures to protect your business better and ensure that no one is cheating the system at the register or when a transaction is in process.

Types of till theft that POS integrated cameras can expose in the workplace:

Sweethearting – The employee at the till works with the customer to ring up the item at a lower price or at no cost at all. The customer is able to walk away by paying a discounted price or not paying at all for the product/s. The text overlay on the recorded CCTV footage displays the product and how much it was rung up for, making it easier to identify whether the customer paid the correct amount for each item.

Returns and Refunds – An item or product is taken from the shelf in-store and presented to the cash register employee. The employee confirms the refund and either hands the cash to the accomplice or keeps it for themselves.

Substitute Scanning – The Employee will pass two items through the barcode scanner at the same time so that only one is scanned and the other isn’t paid for. The CCTV cameras will display how many items were really scanned and paid for. This enables an easier investigation with proof of the transaction.

Integrating your POS system with your CCTV system not only adds another level of protection but also makes inventory tracking easier by collecting the data of all sales and returns and storing it with the CCTV footage. This data collection makes stock loss management a smoother
and better-tracked operation.

If you are looking for new ways to improve your property security or are interested in integrating your POS system with your CCTV cameras contact us.

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