Milestone XProtect® Essential
Basic to small surveillance solution
XProtect Essential is video surveillance software for small businesses, such as shops and offices, which require basic surveillance capabilities.
Entry-level IP video management software
With support for up to 26 cameras, XProtect Essential is easy and affordable open platform video management software (VMS) for single-location businesses requiring basic surveillance. It is ideal for installations that primarily capture video recordings of incidents and reactively conduct investigations. A standard viewing interface, web-based interface and mobile application provide flexible access to live and recorded video for users of all skill levels. XProtect Essential is an entry-level product that allows users to effortlessly add cameras and quickly identify video sequences with easy-to-use search tools.
XProtect Express Capabilities

Easy to setup and maintain
- Automatic configuration wizard: A unique wizard sets up your system and removes time delays and challenges during initial XProtect VMS deployment
- Automatic camera discovery: Automatically detects and configures new cameras that are added to an existing system, enabling users to quickly expand their installation
- Software Upgrade Plan (SUP): A one-year SUP enables users to immediately gain access to new features in new software versions and easily upgrade to a more advanced XProtect solution if your needs change
Immediately identify problem areas
- NEW – One-layer interactive map: Users can easily identify and navigate through different cameras and camera views
- System alarms: Ensure system components are running properly with system alarms which alert when issues, such as malfunctioning cameras and storage servers, are detected
- Remote response: Users can quickly address issues at all times with the ability to access video and respond to incidents from various locations using computers and mobile devices
- Built-in motion detection: Cameras can record video when specific motions are detected, such as people entering the building at night


Evidence collection and export
- Video archive: Hourly to daily archive available for playback ensures video evidence is stored and easily accessed during incident investigations
- Smart Search: Efficiently locate video footage by searching for motion in one or more areas of video from a specific camera
- Export options: Easily export and share video or image evidence through a media player, email and MMS