Flow analytics on Meraki MV*2 cameras requires an external processor to run our computer vision software, Flow Vision.

For set-up instructions and PC specifications, please see this article.

Setting up your Processing Unit

The camera sends a video feed to the processing computer that runs the software to produce the analytics.

These analytics are then transmitted to the Flow platform for visualization and activation.

Typically, a company’s network configuration dictates where this processor may sit.

In most cases this processor is located within the store. This always is the most stable and simplest method of processing.

It is possible, within some corporate network configurations, for a centralized processor at a head office to be set up to handle video streams from multiple locations. This method requires significant bandwidth to support the camera feeds that are then processed at the centralized processor. For Bandwidth guidelines please contact Flow Support for the most up-to-date guidance.

The following caveats from Meraki are applicable.

Video Streaming Caveats from Meraki

For more information about how to configure your Meraki video streams for use with Flow Vision: https://documentation.meraki.com/MV/Advanced_Configuration/External_RTSP