02 · HOW SENTRI WORKS

There isn’t one security flow. Sentri chooses the route.

The same camera detection can mean completely different things depending on where it happened, security mode, recent history, device state and policy. Pick a scenario below and watch which parts of the system actually matter.

LIVE ROUTE MAP
Video sourceIP cameras

Live video and camera detections from the property.

EVENT SOURCE
Physical eventDoor station

Button events, SIP audio and local talkback.

STANDBY
Property contextSecurity state

Mode, sensors, presence and other household state.

CONTEXT
Recorder + detectionFrigate

Records locally and turns video into usable object/event data.

DETECTION
Home state + controlHome Assistant

Provides household state and executes normal home automations.

CONNECTED

Sentri

SECURITY REASONING
CONTEXTPOLICYAUTH
Driveway · person · recent recurrence · mode Disarmed
Event history
LOCAL

Keep the exact event, media and policy result for later context.

Notify
NOTIFY

Surface the event because it matters enough to need attention.

Authorized action
DETER

A sensitive response is only available when mode and authorization allow it.

Local audio / talkback
VOICE

Door-station acknowledgement and camera/intercom audio stay a separate traceable path.

Person detected · DrivewayFrigate event + property context
NOTIFY