CHeKT Launches New Video Vault Storage Plans

by David Erickson

March 3, 2025

Key Takeaways

Next-Generation Cloud VMS: The CHeKT Video Vault is a next-generation, cloud-based Video Management System (VMS) that provides continuous 24/7 event recording, even when security systems are disarmed, and includes access to on-camera SD card storage.
Simplified, Unlimited Billing: CHeKT introduced two unlimited usage plans (Video Vault Plus and Video Vault Plus AI) to simplify billing, remove complex per-event charges, and ensure predictable, consistent monthly costs for dealers and customers.
Tiered Service Levels (Including AI): The plans offer tiered features: the base Video Vault offers cloud storage and SD access; Video Vault Plus adds unlimited cloud events and a timelapse service; and Video Vault Plus AI includes everything in Plus along with unlimited AI object classification and filtering (Human, Vehicle, Animal).
Enhanced Customer Experience: The service provides customers with complete visibility (armed or disarmed), seamless mobile/desktop access, and peace of mind through reliable 24/7 cloud event storage and Video Health Supervision.

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of CHeKT’s Video Vault Storage Plans — and the early feedback from dealers and customers has been incredible.

Significantly, these new plans are built to help you scale with confidence, simplify billing, and deliver more value to your customers—all while keeping costs predictable.

What is the Video Vault?

CHeKT Video Vault is a next-generation cloud-based VMS that provides 24/7 event recording, even when systems are disarmed. Specifically, it introduces a powerful camera timelapse service to help visualize site activity more efficiently. In addition, it gives you access to on-camera SD card storage for a continuous, cloud-connected experience.

To simplify billing, we introduce two unlimited usage plans. They remove the complexity of per-event charges and keeping your monthly costs consistent.

The Video Vault Plus plan includes unlimited cloud event storage and timelapse service per camera.
Furthermore, the Video Vault Plus AI plan delivers everything in the Plus Plan, but it also includes unlimited AI object classification and filtering—taking the guesswork out of monthly pricing.

Breakdown of Each Plan:

Basic: Video Vault

Accesses to camera SD recordings for continuous playback
Stores armed & disarmed activity in the cloud
Accesses video events via mobile app or browser

Plus: Video Vault Plus

Includes everything in Video Vault, plus:
- Provides unlimited cloud events per site
- Eliminates overage charges
- Features timelapse service per camera

Ultimate: Video Vault Plus AI

Includes everything in Video Vault Plus, plus:
- Applies unlimited AI filtering on all cameras
- Offers object classification: Human, Vehicle, Animal
- Reduces false alerts and improve response accuracy

Key Features

24/7 Cloud Event Storage – Stores every event in the CHeKT cloud
AI Filtering & Classification – Provides unlimited object-based detection
Up to 1 Year Cloud Retention – Offers 90-day or 1-year options
Timelapse Service – Helps you visualize entire days in seconds
SD Card Access – Plays back continuous video from the camera’s onboard storage
SD Video Export – Exports and downloads clips on demand (from SD card or cloud)
Video Health Supervision – Ensures system uptime and reliability

Customer Experience Upgrade

Ultimately, CHeKT Video Vault ensures your customers enjoy:

Complete visibility—whether systems are armed or disarmed
Seamless mobile and desktop access
Confidence in system health and video uptime
Peace of mind with cloud storage for critical events

Customer Experience Via:

Computer browser: https://app.chekt.com
Mobile app below.

Download the CHeKT Mobile App:

Conclusion

Simplified, Predictable Billing: The new unlimited usage plans (Plus and Plus AI) remove the complexity of per-event charges, making monthly costs consistent and predictable for both dealers and customers.
Next-Level Functionality: The plans introduce advanced features like 24/7 cloud event recording, a powerful Timelapse Service, and unlimited AI object classification and filtering (Human, Vehicle, Animal) to improve accuracy and site visualization.
Comprehensive Video Retention: The Video Vault ensures security by storing every event in the CHeKT cloud and offering up to 1-year cloud retention options, alongside access to on-camera SD card storage.
Enhanced Customer Confidence: Customers gain peace of mind and complete visibility with seamless mobile/desktop access, continuous recording (armed or disarmed), and proactive Video Health Supervision to ensure system uptime.

FAQ

Q: What is the main benefit of the two unlimited usage plans introduced with the Video Vault?

A: The main benefit is that the plans simplify billing by removing the complexity of per-event charges, which keeps the customer’s monthly costs consistent and predictable.

Q: What are the key features that differentiate the Video Vault Plus AI plan from the Video Vault Plus plan?

A: The Video Vault Plus AI plan includes everything in the Plus plan, but adds unlimited AI filtering on all cameras and Object Classification (Human, Vehicle, Animal). This helps to reduce false alerts and improves response accuracy.

Q: What specific features does the CHeKT Video Vault offer to help users visualize site activity and provide continuous recording?

A: The Video Vault offers a powerful camera Timelapse Service to help visualize entire days in seconds. It also provides 24/7 event recording and SD Card Access to on-camera storage for a continuous, cloud-connected experience.

David Erickson

Vice President of Operations and Innovation – Problem solver, operator, and technology leader with deep experience building and scaling B2B platforms in the security and video monitoring industry. As VP of Operations and one of the inventors behind the CHeKT Proactive Visual Security Platform, has helped lead the company from early stage growth to multi million dollar revenue, national adoption, and acquisition.