The video-based fire detection is the system of choice when reliable video motion and fire detection is needed, e.g. applications which are not subjected to construction product regulation or a supplementation to existing fire detection systems. AVIOTEC IP starlight 8000 operates as stand-alone unit and doesn't need a separate evaluation unit. Furthermore, it contains all features of the Intelligent Video Analytics which allows analyzing and evaluating moving objects in parallel. Video-based fire detection and Intelligent Video Analytics operate independently from each other and are separately adjustable. A 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet port on the back part of the device is available to connect the camera to Ethernet. This allows easy configuration and monitoring through network devices such as Client PCs or mobile devices. A video recording management system may be integrated optionally. Furthermore, there is a relay output to transmit alarm signals, e.g. to the FPA-5000 fire alarm panel. In this case the camera acts as supervisory signal-initiating device. Alarms have to be verified by an operator in a monitoring center owing to non-existing standards. Automatic alarm-forwarding to fire services is not provided.