Case Study Background
The White Hart Hotel in Witham, Essex is a bustling 18th century coaching inn operating 24 hours a day. With parts of the building dating back to the 1600s, the venue combines historic character with busy modern hospitality operations, including two restaurants, guest accommodation and continual movement through public areas, gardens and car parks.
As the business continued to modernise, the hotel required a stronger and more efficient security solution to protect staff, guests and property. The existing analogue camera system delivered poor image quality and required four to five legacy cameras in a single area just to capture multiple angles, leaving the site with inefficient coverage and limited visibility.
Working with OC Fire & Security and supported by ADI, the hotel sought a modern Dahua solution that could reduce camera numbers, eliminate blind spots, improve footage quality and provide a more user friendly way to review incidents and collect evidence quickly.
The Solution
OC Fire & Security partnered with Dahua Technology to replace the outdated analogue system with an intelligent IP based security platform centred on Dahua TiOC Duo multi-sensor technology.
By deploying 180 degree panoramic TiOC Duo cameras, the installation replaced clusters of four to five legacy cameras in a single area with one three-in-one camera, capturing an entire room with full detail and zero blind spots. This significantly reduced hardware requirements while improving overall visibility across the premises.
The multi-sensor cameras also simplified infrastructure by allowing a whole coverage zone to run from a single Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable, making installation more efficient and reducing disruption within the historic building.
The system provides smart motion analytics with human and vehicle detection, allowing hotel staff to search footage far more quickly and accurately when incidents need to be reviewed.
Warm white illumination automatically activates when guests or vehicles arrive at night, helping people move safely around the car park and gardens without the need for permanent floodlighting. Two way audio also enables direct communication through the cameras, supporting real time site management and deterrence when required.
Recording and monitoring are managed through a 64 channel Dahua NVR with 32TB of storage, providing approximately three to four weeks of footage retention across the hotel’s 27 cameras.
Deployed Products
- Dahua TiOC Duo Three-in-One Multi-Sensor Cameras
- 180 Degree Panoramic Security Cameras
- 64 Channel Dahua Network Video Recorder
- 32TB Storage Configuration
- Smart Motion, Human and Vehicle Detection Analytics
- Two Way Audio and Smart Illumination Features
The Result
The completed system has transformed security across The White Hart Hotel by delivering much wider coverage with far fewer cameras. Blind spots have been virtually eliminated across both internal and external areas, giving staff a far clearer view of the premises at all times.
The hotel now benefits from faster and more efficient incident review, with analytics making it far easier to search footage and retrieve data from specific areas without spending long periods working through recordings.
The improved visibility, audio capability and automatic night time illumination have strengthened staff confidence and helped create a safer environment for both customers and employees. The transition from the old system was straightforward and has given the hotel the tools it needs to manage security more effectively in a busy hospitality setting.
It’s given us the tools to operate in a safer environment and to look after our customers and staff. It’s easy to use and that’s the biggest thing.
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