You’ve just been handed responsibility for a Milestone XProtect system you didn’t build, the documentation is questionable, and you’re not entirely sure what’s working. Here’s what to check first, what to clean up, and how to get the VMS under...
Your cameras can be online, recording, and still produce unusable video. AI Image Analysis adds a new layer of health monitoring to The Boring Toolbox, automatically detecting blurry, obstructed, and shifted camera views before someone needs the footage.
If you're managing a large Milestone XProtect deployment, you already know the routine: camera checks, storage reports, compliance audits, and a spreadsheet that's always one step behind. The Boring Toolbox is a management and health monitoring add-on built exclusively for...
Zipstream can dramatically reduce storage and bandwidth in Milestone, but only if it’s enabled correctly. This guide breaks down how Zipstream works, the most common mistakes that prevent it from doing anything, and the cleanest way to turn it on...
Managing over 240 cameras across a growing city isn’t easy—especially when one person is responsible for it all. See how the City of Vacaville uses The Boring Toolbox to simplify Milestone XProtect, stay ahead of system issues, and keep everything...
This step-by-step guide shows you how to access Milestone XProtect from anywhere using Tailscale. It’s secure, simple, and way less frustrating than a VPN.
Tired of rearranging Smart Wall tiles after every reboot? Use this Smart Client Startup Script to automatically place your XProtect Smart Wall tiles on specific monitors.
From camera and storage health monitoring to multi-site visibility, these are 6 features you should look for in a VMS dashboard.
In this short video tutorial, you will learn how to use a Powershell script to update multiple device drivers at once in Milestone XProtect.
Discover 3 lesser-known features of The Boring Toolbox that can significantly improve daily operations managing Milestone XProtect.
