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Sieora · AI Workplace Safety

Mobile Phone Detection Software for Workplaces — Enforce No-Phone Zones on Existing CCTV

Sieora's mobile phone detection software connects to the CCTV you already own and automatically spots when someone uses a phone in a no-phone zone — texting, browsing or phone-to-ear — then alerts a supervisor in real time. This is cell phone detection built for workplace safety and compliance: mobile phone usage detection that recognises the behaviour, not the person, and reads that a phone is in use — never what's on the screen. Built first for workplaces and restricted areas — and equally for exam halls and roads — it enforces no-phone zones across India and worldwide — visual detection, not a signal jammer.

✓ Works with existing CCTV ✓ Detects phone use, not screens ✓ Not a jammer · DPDPA-safe
Sieora mobile phone detection software flagging phone use in a no-phone zone on a CCTV feed
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Enforce no-phone zones on existing CCTV across Factories·Warehouses· Exam halls·Oil & gas·Secure sites
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The problem

A no-phone policy nobody can enforce isn't a policy

You've banned phones near the machinery, in the exam hall, in the secure zone. But a sign on the wall doesn't stop anyone — and a supervisor can't watch every person every minute.

// MANUAL

Checks catch a fraction

Spot-checks and roving supervisors see only a sliver of what actually happens across a floor or hall.

// SAFETY

Distraction injures

A worker glancing at a phone near a forklift, press or conveyor is a serious-injury risk in a split second.

// TOOTHLESS

Signs don't stop it

Posted rules without enforcement are ignored — and you have no record when something goes wrong.

The basics

What is mobile phone detection?

Mobile phone detection uses AI and computer vision on your existing CCTV to automatically spot when someone is using a phone in a no-phone zone — texting, browsing or holding it to their ear — and alert a supervisor in real time. Unlike a written policy or a sign on the wall, it enforces the rule continuously and keeps a record. It recognises the action, not the identity — and it reads that a phone is in use, never what's on the screen.
Detects: Texting TalkingBrowsingPhone-to-ear
The line that matters

Detects phone use, not what's on the screen

This is the first question every buyer and every employee asks — so here's the straight answer.

What it does PRESENCE

  • Sees that a phone is in use in a restricted zone
  • Recognises the behaviour: texting, talking, phone-in-hand
  • Alerts a supervisor and logs the event
  • Can run anonymously — the action, not the person
  • Behaviour detection, like loitering or a fall

What it never does NOT SCREEN

  • Never reads your screen, messages or calls
  • No content capture or communication interception
  • No biometric identification required
  • No personal data collected from the device
  • Not a signal jammer — no radio interference

The design principle: object and behaviour detection without reading content or identity. Detecting a phone in use is the same category of output as detecting a fall — it doesn't need to know who you are.

Behaviour detection, not biometric ID

Because it flags an action rather than matching a face, it stays clear of biometric-identification territory — the part of surveillance that draws the most regulatory concern.

DPDPA-aligned & transparent to staff

Run it openly, tell your team what it does, keep it anonymous where possible — a proportionate, DPDPA-aligned way to enforce a legitimate safety policy.

Camera-based phone detection enforcing a no-phone zone without any signal jamming
VISUAL · NO RF
The legal way

Not a signal jammer — the legal way to enforce no-phone zones

Signal jammers are illegal in India, and they knock out every phone in range — including the ones you need in an emergency. Sieora is purely visual: cameras and AI see phone use and alert staff, with no radio interference and no disruption to communication.

You get enforcement without breaking the law or cutting off legitimate calls — a documented, camera-based alternative to jamming.

No RF interferenceLegal in India Emergency calls unaffected
On your cameras

What it detects

Phone-use behaviours, zone by zone — so permitted areas stay silent and only prohibited zones raise an alert.

Phone-to-ear and talking detection in a restricted zone
PHONE-TO-EAR ✗

Phone-to-ear & talking

Detects a phone held to the ear or a call in progress in a zone where phones aren't allowed.

Texting and browsing detection on a factory floor
TEXTING ✗

Texting & browsing

Flags heads-down texting or browsing — the distraction that causes incidents near machinery.

Phone in hand detected within a restricted no-phone zone
PHONE IN ZONE ✗

Phone-in-hand in a zone

Detects a phone in hand within a prohibited area, even before it's raised to use.

Distracted walking while using a phone near a walkway
DISTRACTED ✗

Distracted walking ("phone zombie")

Spots walking-while-phoning on stairs, walkways and blind corners where collisions happen.

Driver using a mobile phone detected on a road or cab camera
DRIVER PHONE ✗

Driver phone use

On road or in-cab cameras, flags drivers using a phone for fleet and road-safety teams.

Custom phone-detection rules built for a specific zone or scenario on existing cameras
+ CUSTOM

+ Custom zones & scenarios

Need a specific zone, shift rule or scenario — cameras only in some areas, time-based rules? We tune it to your site.

TAILORED TO YOUR SITE

Different rules for different zones? We configure it.

Permitted areas stay silent, prohibited zones alert, and rules can vary by shift or time. If a camera can see the zone, we can enforce the policy — tuned to your floor plan.

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Primary use case

Phone use detection in workplaces & restricted areas

On factory floors, warehouses, oil & gas sites and construction zones, phone use detection in the workplace catches the distraction that causes serious injuries — a glance at a phone near a forklift, press or conveyor — and alerts the supervisor before it becomes an incident.

It's the same existing cameras and the same EHS buyer as PPE compliance, so many sites run both together.

Near-machinery zonesRestricted areas EHS compliance

Run it alongside PPE detection on the same cameras.

Phone use detection flagging a worker on a phone near machinery in a restricted area
PHONE ✗ NEAR MACHINE
Mobile phone detection in an exam hall flagging a hidden phone
PHONE ✗ EXAM HALL
Academic integrity

Mobile phone detection in exam halls & classrooms

In exam halls, testing centres and classrooms, mobile phone detection in the exam hall flags a phone brought out during a test on the room's existing cameras — giving invigilators a real-time, timestamped signal without watching every seat.

Fixed overhead cameras with clear sightlines of seated candidates are exactly where this works best.

Exam hallsTesting centresClassrooms
Road & fleet safety

Driver mobile phone use detection

On road-side and in-cab cameras, driver mobile phone use detection flags a driver holding or using a phone — for traffic-enforcement teams, fleet operators and logistics safety programmes wanting to cut distracted-driving risk.

It pairs naturally with your traffic and city-camera deployments.

Fleet safetyIn-cab camerasTraffic enforcement

Deploying on city roads? See smart city analytics and ANPR.

Driver mobile phone use detection flagging a driver on the phone
DRIVER PHONE ✗
Config & response

Zone-based rules & real-time alerts

You decide where phones are banned; Sieora enforces it and keeps the record.

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No-phone-zone policy enforcement

Draw permitted and prohibited zones per camera; only the banned zones raise alerts, with rules that can vary by shift or time.

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Instant multi-channel alerts

Push a real-time alert to supervisor, PA speaker, on-screen display, SMS, WhatsApp or Teams the moment a violation occurs.

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Timestamped logs & compliance reports

Every violation is logged with camera, zone, time and a clip — audit-ready evidence for safety reviews and policy compliance.

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Trends & hotspots

See violations by zone, shift and time to find hotspots and target training where it's actually needed.

No new hardware

Works with your existing CCTV cameras

Sieora runs on the IP and CCTV cameras, NVRs and VMS you already have over RTSP/ONVIF — no proprietary hardware. Clear sightlines of the no-phone zone matter more than the camera brand.

Hikvision
Dahua
CP Plus
Axis
Hanwha
Bosch
Uniview
Honeywell
Vivotek
Pelco
Hikvision
Dahua
CP Plus
Axis
Hanwha
Bosch
Uniview
Honeywell
Vivotek
Pelco
Panasonic i-PRO
Avigilon
Sony
Reolink
Tiandy
Milestone VMS
Genetec
Samsung
CP Plus
Any ONVIF / RTSP camera
Panasonic i-PRO
Avigilon
Sony
Reolink
Tiandy
Milestone VMS
Genetec
Samsung
CP Plus
Any ONVIF / RTSP camera

Do I need special cameras for phone detection?

No — any ONVIF camera with a clear view of the zone works. Overhead or angled views that see hands and faces give the best accuracy; we confirm placement in a quick site check.

The pipeline

How mobile phone detection works, in four steps

From a live camera feed to a logged, alerted violation — without reading a single screen.

01

Connect (RTSP)

Securely ingests streams from your existing cameras over the zones you want to protect.

02

Detect phone & behaviour

AI detects the phone object and the action — texting, talking, phone-in-hand — not the screen.

03

Check zone rules

Compares against your permitted/prohibited zones and shift rules to decide if it's a violation.

04

Alert & log

Raises an instant alert and records a timestamped, zone-stamped event with a clip for the audit trail.

Straight talk

Honest about accuracy & limits

We'd rather set the right expectation than over-promise:

// WORKS BEST

Clear sightlines

In no-phone zones with a clear camera view — exam rooms, production lines, entries — accuracy is high.

// HARDER

Concealed phones

A phone fully hidden under a desk or clothing is hard for any camera to see — it's not X-ray.

// THE ROLE

Deterrent + assist

It's a deterrent and enforcement-assist layer that gives staff a documented signal — not an omniscient catcher.

Used where it's strong — clear sightlines, real policy stakes, staff acting on alerts — it changes behaviour and gives you an audit trail. Sold as catching every concealed phone, any system disappoints. We position it honestly.

Privacy-first phone detection flagging phone use anonymously with no screen or identity captured
ANONYMOUS · NO SCREEN
Privacy & compliance

Privacy-first & DPDPA 2023-ready

Deployed correctly, mobile phone detection software in India can align with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — because it detects phone-use behaviour, not identity or screen content, and can run anonymously.

Role-based access, encrypted storage, configurable retention and staff transparency keep it proportionate. You remain the data controller — enforcement of a legitimate safety policy, not surveillance overreach.

Presence, not screenAnonymous option Role-based accessYou own the data
Pricing

How much does mobile phone detection cost in India?

Transparent, usage-based pricing — start with one zone.

✓ FREE PILOT ON ONE ZONE

Per camera vs per zone

Pricing scales with the cameras and zones you enforce — far less than stationing staff to watch for violations. Because Sieora runs on your existing CCTV, you pay for software, not new hardware:

Per cameraFeeds you analyse
Per zoneNo-phone areas
Per siteMulti-zone rollout

Share your zones and camera count and we'll size a quote — and prove accuracy on one zone before you scale.

STARTS AT
₹0
for a pilot on one zone
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In the field

Where no-phone zones get enforced

Representative examples. Replace with your verified deployment results before launch.

Phone detection enforcing a no-phone zone on a factory floor
// MANUFACTURING

Safety near machinery

A plant enforced no-phone zones around presses and conveyors, alerting supervisors in real time and cutting phone-related distraction on the line.

Phone detection supporting invigilators in an exam hall
// EXAM CENTRE

Academic integrity

A testing centre used existing hall cameras to flag phones brought out mid-exam, giving invigilators a timestamped signal without watching every seat.

Phone detection flagging distracted walking in a warehouse
// WAREHOUSE

Distracted-walking safety

A logistics site flagged walking-while-phoning near forklift aisles and blind corners, targeting safety training at the exact hotspots found.

Testimonials

Recent Testimonials

What clients say after working with our team.

Sieora's system has given us real peace of mind. Their team understood our safety needs and delivered a solution we can genuinely rely on.

Head of Safety OperationsNippon Paint India

Sieora's technology has become a dependable part of our operations. The team was professional, understood our requirements, and delivered quality.

Head of OperationsEmerson

A capable, professional team that delivered exactly what our quality processes needed. Sieora made the whole engagement smooth and reliable.

Oral-B TeamOral-B

Sieora delivered a robust, well-engineered solution and supported us throughout. A reliable technology partner we trust.

Operations TeamSignode

The team understood our security and monitoring needs precisely and delivered a system that works reliably day in, day out.

Security Operations TeamETA Group

Book a free phone-detection demo

See Sieora flag phone use in a no-phone zone on your own camera feed — and confirm for yourself that it reads presence, not screens. We'll assess your zones and cameras, then size a quote — no obligation.

Pilot on one zone

  • ✓ Live demo on your existing CCTV
  • ✓ Free pilot on one no-phone zone
  • ✓ Presence-not-screen, DPDPA-safe setup
  • ✓ Zone rules & alert routing
  • ✓ Audit-ready violation logs
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FAQ

Mobile phone detection, questions answered

The things safety, exam and security teams — and AI assistants — ask most.

How does cell phone detection work?
It connects to your cameras over RTSP, and AI detects the phone object and the associated behaviour (phone-to-ear, texting, phone-in-hand) within a defined zone, then triggers an alert if that zone prohibits phones. It recognises the action, not the identity — a behaviour-detection output like loitering or a fall.
Does it read what's on the screen?
No. It detects that a phone is present and in use, not the screen content — no messages, calls or personal data are captured or read. This "presence, not screen" boundary is deliberate, keeping it a behaviour-detection tool rather than content surveillance.
Is it a signal jammer?
No — and that matters, because signal jammers are illegal in India. Mobile phone detection is purely visual: it uses cameras and AI to see phone use and alert staff, with no radio interference and no disruption to communication, so it's a lawful way to enforce no-phone zones.
Do I need special cameras for phone detection?
No. It works with most existing IP and CCTV cameras over RTSP/ONVIF, so you usually add no new hardware. Clear sightlines of the no-phone zone give the best accuracy, which is why fixed cameras over exam rooms, production lines or entries work well.
What can it detect?
Phone-to-ear and talking, texting and browsing, a phone held in hand within a restricted zone, distracted walking while using a phone, and on road cameras drivers using a phone. Detection is zone-based, so permitted areas stay silent and only prohibited zones raise alerts.
Is it accurate, and what are its limits?
Accuracy is high in no-phone zones with clear camera sightlines, but it's honest to say it's a deterrent and enforcement-assist layer, not an omniscient catcher of every concealed phone. Good camera placement and lighting matter, and it works best where the policy stakes and sightlines are clearest.
Is it privacy-compliant in India?
Yes, when configured correctly. Because it detects phone-use behaviour rather than identity or screen content, it can run anonymously and align with India's DPDPA 2023, with role-based access, retention limits and staff transparency. You remain the data controller for your footage.
Where is it used?
Manufacturing and warehousing (safety near machinery), oil & gas and construction, exam halls, classrooms and testing centres (academic integrity), secure and government facilities, and roads or fleets (driver phone use). Anywhere a no-phone rule needs consistent enforcement.
How much does it cost in India?
It's usually a per-camera or per-zone subscription, far less than stationing staff to watch for violations, and because it runs on existing cameras there's no hardware cost. A pilot on one zone lets you prove accuracy and value before rolling out.
Can I set different rules for different areas?
Yes. Zones are configurable per camera — permitted areas stay silent while prohibited zones raise alerts, and rules can vary by shift or time of day. You define exactly where the no-phone policy applies.