How does Milestone handle camera deactivation during an integration?

Milestone provides options within the software to disable cameras without needing to physically remove them from the system. This approach allows for greater flexibility in managing camera resources, especially in scenarios where cameras may need to be temporarily inactive due to maintenance, troubleshooting, or changes in monitoring requirements. By using software controls, users can quickly enable or disable cameras as needed, which helps streamline operations and minimizes disruption.

This method of virtual deactivation also helps in retaining system configurations and settings, ensuring that cameras can easily be reactivated once required. In contrast, physically removing cameras would be less practical and would require more effort in terms of reinstallation and reconfiguration. Similarly, an inactivity timer might not provide the full range of control needed for managing camera use, and shutting down the entire system would be an extreme measure that is generally unnecessary and disruptive.