Videofied
Videofied SA is a South Africa-based regional distributor of wireless, off-grid video-verified alarm systems serving critical infrastructure, mining, construction, commercial, and residential customers across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersCenturion, South Africa
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Videofied does
Videofied SA is a South Africa-based regional distributor of wireless video-verified alarm systems, headquartered in Centurion and operating across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 2010, the company distributes the global Videofied product line, centered on the ProSeries platform: two control panels (the ProAIOPLUS all-in-one panel and the hidden ProHP panel) that support up to 127 wireless peripheral devices across four partitions, including Indoor and Outdoor MotionViewers (PIR motion sensors with integrated digital cameras and white flash illuminators), door/window sensors, motion detectors, shock and glassbreak sensors, flood sensors, smoke and CO detectors, indoor/outdoor sirens, panic and medical transmitters, keyfobs, repeaters, an LTE cellular communicator, and a Z-Wave home automation module. The underlying technology is built on SiX Two-Way Wireless Technology with AES-128 encryption, military-grade spread spectrum RF, and dynamic encryption keys, allowing the system to operate entirely off-grid on batteries for years without power, internet, or phone lines.
Videofied's commercial model is a hybrid of hardware sales and channel-enabled recurring monitoring. Systems are sold as customized packages to alarm monitoring companies, security system integrators, guarding organizations, and end customers in verticals including critical infrastructure, mining, construction, commercial, retail, and residential. The company's distribution includes direct sales in South Africa, regional distribution across Sub-Saharan Africa, and a retrofit channel through upgrade kits that integrate video verification into existing alarm panels from all major brands. A smartphone mobile app enables remote arming/disarming and live viewing through the MotionViewers, and over 200 24-hour monitoring centers use Videofied products as a strategic business tool. Named enterprise customers include Toyota South Africa, Volvo Cars South Africa, Vodacom, MTN, Sasol, Eskom, SANRAL, Holcim, Bidvest, Implats, and Anglo American South Africa, with use cases spanning vehicle depot protection, cell tower security, substation and copper-theft prevention, mining operations, and construction site security.
Videofied firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Videofied
- Legal name
- Videofied SA
- Website
- https://videofied.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Videofied SA is a South Africa-based regional distributor of wireless, off-grid video-verified alarm systems serving critical infrastructure, mining, construction, commercial, and residential customers across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Videofied industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless Video-Verified Intrusion Alarm Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Remote Video Monitoring Services (Live/Virtual Guard) (HSAHACAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Environmental & Technical Alarm Monitoring (Temperature, Water Leak, Gas, Power) (BPAKAFAG), Residential CCTV & Door/Perimeter Surveillance Packages (HSAHACAH), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)
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Where Videofied is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Centurion
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Videofied business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of ProSeries security equipment including control panels (ProAIOPLUS, ProHP), MotionViewers (Indoor/Outdoor), wireless detectors (door/window sensors, motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, shock sensors, flood sensors), sirens, smoke/CO detectors, keyfobs, key tags, LTE communicators, Z-Wave modules, and wireless repeaters.
- Central Station Monitoring Services: Videofied systems send video clips to central monitoring stations for verification and dispatch. Over 200 monitoring centres actively using their video verification products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom system packages |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Videofied product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Videofied manufactures and distributes wireless, battery-powered video-verified alarm systems that detect intruders via integrated PIR sensors, capture a short video clip on motion, and transmit it over a secure encrypted wireless link to a central monitoring station for visual verification and dispatch. The ProSeries product line consists of two control panels (PROAIOPLUS and PROHP) and a broad ecosystem of peripheral devices including Indoor/Outdoor MotionViewers, door/window sensors, motion detectors, shock and glassbreak sensors, flood sensors, smoke and CO detectors, sirens, keyfobs, personal panic and medical transmitters, an LTE communicator, and a Z-Wave home automation module. The systems operate completely off-grid for years without power, internet, or phone lines, enabling rapid deployment for remote, harsh, or temporary sites.
Product overview
Videofied is a wireless video alarm security platform delivering rapid-deployment electronic guarding with video verification. The platform is built around the ProSeries product line, which consists of two core control panels (the ProSeries Security Panel / PROAIOPLUS and the ProSeries Hidden Panel / PROHP) that serve as central hubs supporting SiX Two-Way Wireless Technology with AES-128 encryption. These panels connect to a broad ecosystem of wireless peripheral devices, including Indoor and Outdoor MotionViewers (motion-activated PIR cameras that capture and transmit short video clips for alarm verification), door/window sensors (standard and mini), motion detectors, shock and glassbreak sensors, flood sensors, smoke/CO detectors, indoor and outdoor sirens, personal panic and medical transmitters, keyfobs, tags, and wireless repeaters. Communication modules include an LTE cellular communicator (without SIM) and a Z-Wave home automation module for smart home integration. The system is designed to operate independently of power, internet, or phone lines, making it suitable for remote, off-grid, and harsh environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ProSeries: A comprehensive security product line including control panels (ProAIOPLUS, ProHP), MotionViewers (Indoor/Outdoor), LCD Keypad, Two-Way Wireless Keyfob, Personal Medical/Panic Transmitters, Door/Window Sensors (Mini and standard), Wireless Motion Detector, Shock Sensor, Glassbreak Detector, Flood Sensor, Wireless Repeater, Smoke Detectors, Indoor/Outdoor Sirens, CO Detector, LTE Communicator Module, and Z-Wave Home Automation Module.
Products and services
- ProSeries Security Panel (PROAIOPLUS)
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1,000,000 installations in over 60 countries worldwide
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Videofied
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Videofied technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
Videofied partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Videofied competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ajax Systems: Ajax Systems manufactures wireless intrusion and smart home security systems with motion detectors, keyfobs, and hub panels. It is a direct competitor to Videofied in the wireless intrusion category and competes for the same monitoring centre and installer channels.
- Arlo Technologies: Arlo provides wireless, battery-powered video security cameras and doorbells with smart detection and cloud monitoring. Comparable because of its wireless, battery-operated, video-verified design aimed at both home and commercial use cases.
- Ring (Amazon): Ring offers wireless video doorbells and outdoor cameras with optional professional monitoring. While more consumer-leaning, its video-verified alerting model and wireless deployment philosophy overlap directly with Videofied's motion-verified video approach.
- SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe provides wireless, easy-to-install home security systems with optional video verification and professional monitoring. Highly comparable to Videofied's wireless, off-grid positioning and use of video verification to drive priority response.
- Visonic (Johnson Controls): Visonic is a long-established wireless intrusion and personal emergency response manufacturer. Its PowerG wireless technology and broad sensor/panel portfolio directly overlap with Videofied's ProSeries offering to installers and monitoring centres.
Regional players
- Fidelity Services Group: Fidelity is a leading South African security group providing guarding, cash solutions, and electronic security monitoring. Its monitoring centre footprint makes it a relevant regional peer that consumes and competes with Videofied's video verification offering.
- Chubb Fire & Security (South Africa): Chubb is a major South African security systems integrator and installer offering intrusion, video, and monitoring services. It is a direct channel competitor for Videofied SA's installer and end-customer relationships in the same geography.
Broad incumbents
- ADT Inc. ADT is a global incumbent security systems provider offering monitored intrusion, video, and smart home services. Comparable through its central station relationships and end-customer security partnerships, though it operates at a much broader scale.
- OPTEX: OPTEX is a global manufacturer of outdoor and intrusion detection sensors. Its outdoor PIR and laser detection products are often paired with video systems and compete in the same commercial and critical infrastructure security channel.
- Vivint Smart Home: Vivint is a broad smart home security provider with professionally installed cameras, intrusion sensors, and 24/7 monitoring. It competes in the same end-use cases - video-verified residential and light commercial security - but operates at much larger scale in North America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Videofied M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Videofied
What does Videofied do?
Videofied manufactures and distributes wireless, battery-powered video-verified alarm systems that detect intruders via integrated PIR sensors, capture a short video clip on motion, and transmit it over a secure encrypted wireless link to a central monitoring station for visual verification and dispatch. The ProSeries product line consists of two control panels (PROAIOPLUS and PROHP) and a broad ecosystem of peripheral devices including Indoor/Outdoor MotionViewers, door/window sensors, motion detectors, shock and glassbreak sensors, flood sensors, smoke and CO detectors, sirens, keyfobs, personal panic and medical transmitters, an LTE communicator, and a Z-Wave home automation module. The systems operate completely off-grid for years without power, internet, or phone lines, enabling rapid deployment for remote, harsh, or temporary sites.
Is Videofied a public or private company?
Videofied is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Videofied founded?
Videofied was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Videofied based?
Videofied is headquartered in Centurion, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Videofied make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are central Station Monitoring Services.
Who are Videofied's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ajax Systems, Arlo Technologies, Ring (Amazon), SimpliSafe and Visonic (Johnson Controls). Regional players are Fidelity Services Group and Chubb Fire & Security (South Africa). Broad incumbents are ADT Inc., OPTEX and Vivint Smart Home.
Does Videofied have an API?
No public API is recorded for Videofied.
What industry is Videofied in?
Videofied's product category is Wireless Video-Verified Intrusion Alarm Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHACAB, Remote Video Monitoring Services (Live/Virtual Guard), with a secondary code of BPAKAFAG, Environmental & Technical Alarm Monitoring (Temperature, Water Leak, Gas, Power). Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3822.