Documentation

# Main interface

Use the left sidebar to navigate and control monitoring. The monitoring page shows the camera grid in the center, with the live log and command input on the right.

## Sidebar controls

*   **Watch version** — include this version when reporting a problem.
*   **Add Camera** — start with one camera and verify its picture and analysis before adding more.
*   **Local AI status** — when desktop Watch uses local AI, the lower sidebar shows readiness, loading, or a failure. Follow the preparation progress, then verify that the camera produces fresh analyses.
*   **Settings → Camera AI engine** — review analysis settings. To check the connection, expand Analysis frequency and AI model connection and select Test Local.
*   **Start Monitoring** — near the bottom of the sidebar. It starts monitoring configured cameras, shows progress during startup, and becomes Disconnect while running.

## Find a feature

*   **Cameras:** view live video. Use the controls above the grid to change the layout or camera group. Switching views keeps other cameras monitoring.
*   **Offline Analysis:** import recordings, create cases, search moments, and export results.
*   **Database:** find saved events by camera, time, or text.
*   **Schedules:** import and manage monitoring schedules, and check whether they have been applied.
*   **Settings:** adjust general preferences, camera AI, missions, API integrations, access control, and camera imports.

## Change appearance and language

Open Settings → General to choose a light or dark appearance and the app language. The language also becomes the default for new analyses. Quiet status text hides status text for connected, safe cameras; errors and alerts remain visible.

If a page seems missing, expand the sidebar and check your version. Continue with [monitoring](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/monitoring?lang=en), [offline analysis](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/offline-analysis?lang=en), or [troubleshooting](https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/faq?lang=en).

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Source: https://watch.tensordynamics.org/docs/interface
More Watch guides: https://watch.tensordynamics.org/llms.txt