Early smoke detection
Recognises the faintest traces of smoke, before a smouldering pile or overheating machine becomes a serious fire.
AI video smoke & fire detection
Spot smoke in seconds. Using the cameras you already have.
Woodcock AI watches every CCTV feed on your site, day and night, for the first visible signs of smoke and flame. The moment it sees them, it sends an alert with the video clip, so your team can check and act before a smoulder turns into a blaze.
30-day free trial
No new cameras
Edge or cloud
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98%of CCTV cameras supported, via ONVIF & RTSP
24/7monitoring, with support open 24 hours, Mon to Sun
60 daysvideo retention as standard, longer on request
30 daysfree trial, with no obligation to continue
The problem
Waste fires are rising. Point detectors can't see a yard.
Stockpiles, tipping halls and open yards are too big, too open and too dusty for conventional point detectors, and air sampling can be too slow across large spaces. Most sites already have cameras pointed at exactly those risks. Woodcock AI gets them watching for fire.
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industrial waste fires attended by fire and rescue services in England in 2025
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of the 2025 incidents lasted more than 24 hours
MHCLG, Table A81£1bn+
yearly cost of battery-related fires in UK waste, with 1,200+ incidents in 2023/24
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How it works
From camera to alert in seconds.
Scroll to follow one alert from the first wisp of smoke to your phone. Tap the numbered markers to see what each part does.
Detection
Fire safety that sees the whole site.
Built to protect large areas, indoors and outdoors, alongside your heat and point smoke detectors. It adds wider coverage and gives you clear video to make fast decisions.
Flame detection
Picks out small flames in real time on live feeds, with instant alerts to help reduce damage and protect people.
Works with existing CCTV
ONVIF and RTSP cameras and recorders, 360p to 8K, 2 to 32 fps. Connect a camera by entering its login details.
Alerts with video
Push, email, SMS or phone call, each with the clip attached. Set alert schedules and detection zones for each camera.
Self-learning AI
Unique to Woodcock AI. The model adapts to each camera's view and keeps retraining itself. It learns natural movement and changes in the weather, and tells smoke apart from fog, dust and steam, which keeps false alarms down.
Relay outputs
The edge server's built-in relays can trigger fire panels or other safety systems straight away.
Indoors, outdoors, 24/7
Built to keep detecting in changing light and weather, including at night and in bad weather on outdoor yards.
Fire and security in one
The same cameras handle smoke and fire detection plus intrusion and human detection, on one platform and one app.
Edge or cloud, your choice
Process video on site with the Woodcock AI edge server for maximum data privacy and no high-bandwidth streaming. Or connect to the Woodcock AI Cloud for central monitoring, instant alerts and remote management.
Rapid-deploy towers
Self-contained camera towers with solar power, 4G, 5G or Starlink and battery backup for construction sites, temporary yards and remote locations.
Real footage
Real detections, on ordinary CCTV.
These are Woodcock AI detections on standard camera feeds, many of them at night, the hardest conditions for any camera.
Why CCTV-based AI
Wider coverage. Visual proof. Lower cost.
Fire detection and security from the same cameras. A smart, economical choice next to conventional alarms and thermal CCTV.
| Metric | Woodcock AI on CCTV | Conventional smoke alarms | Legacy thermal CCTV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Wide area, smoke-focused | Point-based, limited area | Wide area, heat-focused |
| Accuracy | High, reduces false positives | Prone to false positives | High for heat, less for smoke |
| Early detection | Detects smoke early, with visual aid | Depends on proximity | Detects heat early |
| Cost | Cost-effective, uses existing cameras | Low initial, multiple units | High, specialised hardware |
| Maintenance | Low, software-based | High, periodic testing | Low, durable |
| Dual function | Security and fire detection | Fire detection only | Heat detection only |
| Visual verification | Yes, clear video footage | No | Limited, heat profiles |
Sectors
Built for sites where fire can't wait.
Waste & recycling
Watch every stockpile, all night
Tipping halls, bales, quarantine bays and outdoor stockpiles, monitored 24/7, including nights and weekends when the site is empty.
Waste & recycling
Scrap metal & industrial
Reliable in harsh conditions
At BA Perkins in Sheffield, Woodcock AI gives early smoke alerts in an industrial setting where traditional sensors struggled.
Venues, depots & remote sites
One system for fire and security
From a 42-camera members' club to vehicle depots and off-grid yards on rapid-deploy towers. One platform, one app.
Installers, integrators & fire-safety companies
Sell AI fire detection as your own monthly service.
Install cameras as normal. We set up the accounts, the NVR and the AI in the background, so you add recurring revenue without extra technical work.
- Fully white-labelled app: your logo, your colours, your customer
- No AI configuration or backend setup needed on site
- Upsell existing sites without changing cameras
- We manage the platform, analytics, updates and tuning
Proven on site
Trusted by the people running real sites.
Woodcock AI has significantly improved our site monitoring by providing clear, actionable alerts instead of generic motion notifications. The ability to remotely review relevant clips has streamlined our security operations.
Since integrating Woodcock AI across our 42 camera network, we've noticed faster identification of suspicious activity. The plain-English event descriptions help our team respond promptly without needing to sift through hours of video.
BA Perkins
AI smoke detection on existing CCTV in a harsh industrial environment, with early, reliable alerts where traditional sensors struggled.
Sheffield Lane Top WMC
AI detection for people, fire and intrusion across the site, with faster response and quicker footage review.
42+cameras monitoredVision Vehicles
Remote monitoring and clear event alerts across vehicle operations and commercial premises.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Anything else? Our team can talk you through your site and cameras.
Talk to the teamoffice@woodcock.aiTechnical support & customer services, open 24 hours, Mon to Sun
Does it work with my existing cameras?
Almost certainly. Woodcock AI works with ONVIF and RTSP cameras and recorders from 360p up to 8K, including H.264, H.264+ and H.265 streams. It supports the vast majority of CCTV camera manufacturers. To connect a camera, you just enter its login details.
How quickly are alerts sent?
Within seconds. On the on-site edge server, Woodcock AI detects faint smoke or small flames in under four seconds. Alerts go out by push notification, email, SMS or phone call, each with the video clip attached.
Does it replace our certified fire alarm?
No. Woodcock AI adds a visual early-warning layer to your CCTV and works alongside your heat and point smoke detectors. It does not replace certified fire detection systems or statutory fire safety procedures.
What about fog, dust, steam, rain or sunlight?
The self-learning AI adapts to each camera's view. It learns natural movement and changes in the weather, and it's trained to tell smoke apart from fog, dust and steam. That keeps false alarms down, day and night.
Do we need an internet connection?
Not with the edge server. It processes video on your local network and works without an internet connection, which suits sites with strict security rules or limited bandwidth. If you'd rather, connect to the Woodcock AI Cloud for central monitoring, instant alerts and remote management.
Can it trigger our fire panel or sirens?
Yes. The edge server has built-in relay outputs that can trigger fire panels or other safety systems the moment it detects smoke or flame.
What happens during the 30-day trial?
We review your CCTV system and the risks on your site, then set up selected cameras to watch for those risks. You get alerts and event clips to review, so you can judge performance on your own site. There's no obligation to continue afterwards.
I'm an installer. Can I resell it under my own brand?
Yes. Woodcock AI can be fully white-labelled, so the app carries your logo and colours. We provide the technology, backend platform and ongoing support in the background. See the partner programme.
Free site assessment
See it work on your own cameras.
Tell us about your site. We'll review your CCTV and fire risks, then set up a 30-day trial with no obligation.
Installer or fire-safety company? Partner with Woodcock AI