AI Security Systems Singapore: Your 2026 Buyer's Guide

Walk into any electronics store in Singapore and you’ll be overwhelmed. Dozens of camera brands, sales reps pushing features you don’t understand, and prices that vary wildly.

I’ve been installing security systems across Singapore for over ten years with Greenbotz. Let me cut through the noise and show you what actually matters.

Why Traditional CCTV Isn’t Working Anymore

Traditional CCTV cameras just record everything. They don’t think, analyze, or filter. They just capture footage and hope you notice when something’s wrong.

The problem? By the time you notice, it’s too late.

A cat walks past? Alert. Rain on the lens? Alert. Shadow moves? Alert.

After a week of constant false notifications, most people turn alerts off completely. Then when a real break-in happens, nobody knows until morning.

AI security cameras work differently. They use artificial intelligence to understand what they’re seeing. The camera recognizes a cat and ignores it. But a person climbing your fence at 3 AM? That’s when you get the alert.

Last month, we upgraded a condo in eastern Singapore. Their old system sent 40-50 alerts daily. Security guards stopped checking them.

After installing Dahua AI cameras with our Greenbotz VMS? Down to 3-4 alerts per week. Every one legitimate.

Who Actually Needs AI Security?

Not everyone needs it. Running a small home office with nothing valuable? Basic cameras might be fine.

But here’s who absolutely benefits:

• Ground Floor HDB Residents

SPF data from 2025 shows ground floor units face three times more break-in attempts. Kitchen windows facing the back are especially vulnerable.

We’ve installed Dahua AI systems for several families after close calls. The instant phone alerts give real peace of mind.

• Condo Management Committees

After 20 minutes watching monitors, even trained guards miss up to 95% of incidents. It’s human nature.

AI watches constantly without fatigue. Guards respond to intelligent alerts instead of staring at screens. One MCST we work with cut overtime costs while improving response times.

• Business Owners

67% of warehouse theft involves employees or contractors. People with legitimate access who know where cameras are.

Our Dahua systems with behavior analytics catch patterns humans miss. Unusual time in restricted zones, access outside normal hours, suspicious movement patterns.

• Frequent Travelers

One client was in Europe when his system detected someone forcing his gate at 3 AM. He watched live from his hotel, called his neighbor who contacted police. Caught within 15 minutes.

That’s the power of real-time AI alerts.

What Makes Greenbotz Singapore Different

We’re not just camera resellers. We’re authorized Dahua dealers with our own software platform.

• Greenbotz VMS (Video Management Software)

Our proprietary system provides smart search, behavior analytics, multi-site management, and custom alert rules. Search by criteria like “show all people between 6 PM and 8 PM” instead of watching hours of footage.

• Greenbotz Smart Condo Platform

Greenbotz BMS Platform for condos, this integrates security cameras, visitor management, ANPR vehicle access, intercom systems, and facility booking into one dashboard

• Greenbotz Mobile App

BiomeX Condo app is a real-time alerts, live viewing, playback. All optimized for Singapore’s network conditions and integrated with our complete ecosystem.

Understanding HDB and NEA Rules

This trips up many people.

Since May 2023, HDB changed their policy. You no longer need approval for corridor-facing cameras WITHIN your flat.

But there are conditions:

• Camera inside your unit boundary
• Can face your own door and immediate corridor (2-3 meters)
• Cannot capture neighbor’s door, window, or private spaces
• Personal security use only

At Greenbotz Singapore, we position cameras correctly from day one. We’ve done hundreds of installations and know exactly what angles work.

• For condos, check your MCST by-laws first. Every condo has specific rules.
• Privacy matters. Singapore’s Community Disputes Resolution Act allows neighbors to complain if your camera invades their privacy. Violations can result in compensation up to $20,000.

We prevent this by positioning cameras to capture only your property.

What Installation Looks Like

• Step 1: Free Consultation

We visit your property, identify vulnerable points, check your network, assess lighting, and discuss your concerns. Then provide a detailed quote. No pressure.

• Step 2: Installation Day

For a typical 4-room HDB with 4 cameras, installation takes one day.

• • Morning: Run cabling hidden inside walls or trunking. No exposed wires.
  • Afternoon: Mount cameras, connect everything, set up network, test thoroughly.
  • Training: Download our app, show you everything, answer questions.

We don’t leave until you’re comfortable. Larger properties take 2-3 days.

• Step 3: Ongoing Support

First week we check in proactively. First month is fine-tuning. After that, direct contact for support. Most issues solved remotely.

Common Problems We Solve

• Network Issues: Cameras dropping offline? We use wired PoE connections. One cable for power and data. Much more reliable than Wi-Fi.
• False Alerts: We adjust camera angles, use privacy masking, and fine-tune sensitivity.
• Poor Night Vision: Dahua cameras have IR night vision standard. Premium models include ColorVu for full-color footage at 2 AM.
• Storage Running Out: Smart recording only captures events. Reduces storage needs by 70-80%. A 4-camera home uses just 50-100GB weekly.

Quick Setup Recommendations

• Ground Floor HDB: 3-4 cameras covering main door, windows. Focus on perimeter with quality night vision.
• High Floor Condo: 1-2 cameras. Main door and possibly balcony. Focus on visitor identification.
• Retail Shop: 4-8 cameras. Behavior analytics for shoplifting. PDPA-compliant setup.
• Warehouse: 8-20+ cameras. Perimeter protection, behavior analytics, extended storage.
• Condo MCST: 12-40+ cameras. Greenbotz Smart Condo Platform for unified management.

Your Questions Answered

• Do I need HDB approval? Since May 2023, no approval needed for corridor cameras within your flat. Cannot face neighbor’s spaces.
• Work without internet? Yes for local recording. But you lose remote viewing and mobile alerts.
• How does AI reduce false alarms? AI distinguishes humans, vehicles, animals with 95%+ accuracy. One client went from 50 daily false alarms to 4 weekly legitimate alerts.
• Wired or wireless? Wired offers better reliability and quality. We recommend PoE for serious security.
• View from overseas? Yes. Our app works anywhere in the world.
• Legal in HDB? Completely legal. Must respect neighbor privacy.
• Storage needs? With smart recording, 50-100GB weekly for 4 cameras.
• Power outages? We can add UPS backup for 2-4 hour protection.
• Identify specific people? Yes with facial recognition. Requires PDPA compliance for commercial use.
• Storage duration? You control it. Residential: 14-30 days. Commercial: 30-90 days.
• Work at night? Yes. IR night vision standard. ColorVu provides full color at night.
• Smart home integration? Yes. We assess your setup during consultation.
• PDPA compliance? We ensure commercial clients meet all requirements.
• Neighbor complaints? We position cameras to prevent privacy disputes.
• Maintenance? Quarterly checks recommended. Our VMS monitors automatically.

Ready to Upgrade Your Security?

AI security has evolved to where there’s no good reason to stick with traditional CCTV. Visit our office to see Dahua cameras on Greenbotz platform live. Test features, get a quote.

Schedule a free assessment. We’ll visit your property, identify vulnerabilities, recommend solutions.

Don’t wait until after an incident. Contact Greenbotz Singapore today.

Greenbotz Singapore specializes in AI security solutions powered by Dahua hardware and our proprietary VMS, Smart Condo, and ANPR platforms. As authorized Dahua dealers with over 500 installations across Singapore, we deliver complete security ecosystems with full warranty support.