ShopSafe ONE vs HALOS: body worn camera comparison
Looking at HALOS? See what one device can do.
HALOS records and stores evidence. ShopSafe ONE does that too, then replaces the radio, links every clip to known offenders and warns colleagues when one walks in. Built for retailers, security teams and shopping centres.
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What’s the difference between ShopSafe ONE and HALOS?
ShopSafe ONE and HALOS both offer body worn video with live streaming, a panic button and automatic evidence upload without docking stations. The difference is what sits around the camera: ShopSafe ONE adds built-in push-to-talk radio, facial recognition alerts and Alert crime intelligence, so it can replace a separate radio and panic alarm. HALOS focuses on capturing and managing evidence, with AI transcription and redaction in its Vault, and its Horizon camera records at a higher 1440p resolution with a longer rated battery life.
| Feature | ShopSafe ONE | HALOS |
|---|---|---|
| Team communication | Built-in push-to-talk radio between colleagues, and connects to your existing radios through a gateway | Two-way calls from HALOS Vault to a live-streaming Horizon camera; push-to-talk radio not advertised |
| Facial recognition | Live alerts on the device when a known offender enters | Not advertised |
| Offender and incident intelligence | Every clip linked to incidents and offender profiles in Alert, ready to package for police | Evidence search, AI transcription, redaction and audit trail in HALOS Vault; offender profiles not advertised |
| Sharing across sites | Incidents and offenders shared across your stores, shopping centre and security team, so every site knows who to look out for | Evidence shared by secure link to clients, insurers and managers |
| 4G upload and GPS | 4G LTE and Wi-Fi with multi-band GPS on every device | Horizon: Wi-Fi or LAN, 4G optional, GPS. Nano: Wi-Fi or LAN, no GPS |
| Pre-record buffer | 30 seconds before and after recording | Not specified |
| Video | 1080p at 30 fps, 104° horizontal field of view | Horizon 1440p, 140° wide angle. Nano 1080p, under 114° |
| Battery | 8–10 hours of typical shift use at 1080p, with event recording and periodic streaming; removable battery | Horizon 14 hours, Nano 8 hours (rated with GPS, Wi-Fi and 4G off, recording at 15 fps) |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | Horizon IP68. Nano not waterproof |
| Encryption | AES-128 on the device | AES-256 |
| Weight | 130g | Horizon 145g, Nano 73g |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 60°C | Horizon -30°C to 60°C, Nano -20°C to 60°C |
| Ways to pay | Buy outright, hire, or Service Exchange subscription | Subscription; hardware stays HALOS property, and contracts auto-renew for 12 months unless cancelled 30 days before the end |
| Faulty devices | 48-hour replacement on hire and Service Exchange | Replacement sent without delay; maintenance and repairs included for the life of the contract |
HALOS may suit you if you only need body worn video and evidence management rather than radio and crime intelligence, or if higher video resolution, IP68 waterproofing and a longer rated battery life matter most.
HALOS information is taken from its public website on 27 September 2026. “Not advertised” means we couldn’t find the feature listed there. HALOS is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the product being compared. Spotted something out of date? Email sales@shopsafe.io.
See everything ShopSafe ONE does
Full specs, demo videos, integrations and wearing options on the ShopSafe ONE page, or book a demo and try it on your own shop floor.
Four reasons teams pick ShopSafe ONE
Ditch the radio and the panic alarm
Body camera, live-streaming panic alarm and push-to-talk radio in one 130g unit. One charge, one device, nothing else on the belt.
HALOS: push-to-talk radio not advertised
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Know who's walked in before they act
Facial recognition powered by Alert flags a known offender on the colleague's device the moment they come through the door.
HALOS: facial recognition not advertised
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Every clip builds a case
Footage lands in Alert, linked to the offender's profile and shared across your stores and sites. One clip can back a whole investigation.
HALOS: evidence storage and sharing; offender profiles not advertised
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Our hardware, our software
We design ShopSafe ONE and build the radio, Alert and Signal software ourselves, so it all works together and keeps getting better.
HALOS: cameras and an evidence platform; radio not advertised
Learn moreFrom one button press to a full investigation
Three short demos that follow a real incident from the shop floor to the evidence pack.
One press sends an alert, live video and a pinned location to your security team, so responders know what they're walking into.
Moving over without the risk
Run them side by side
Trial ShopSafe ONE in a store or two while your current contract runs, and compare on real shifts.
Time it to your renewal
Body camera subscriptions often auto-renew. Tell us your end date and we'll plan rollout so you don't pay twice.
Set up for you
Devices arrive configured, with training for colleagues and your data protection paperwork supported.
We’ll plan the move around your current contract.
Questions about switching
- Is ShopSafe ONE a like-for-like replacement for HALOS?
It covers the same ground: body worn video, a panic button with live streaming, GPS and automatic upload without docks. It also adds push-to-talk radio, facial recognition and Alert crime intelligence, so it can replace a separate radio and panic alarm too.
- Can we keep our existing radios?
Yes. ShopSafe ONE works as a walkie-talkie with other ONE devices and connects to existing radio systems through a gateway, so you can roll out gradually.
- What happens to our footage if we switch?
Export any evidence you need to keep before your contract ends. HALOS's UK terms allow it to delete customer data 10 business days after termination. New footage from ShopSafe ONE goes to your secure evidence vault or straight into Alert.
- How much does ShopSafe ONE cost?
You can buy outright, hire, or take a Service Exchange subscription, which includes warranty cover for the full contract and 48-hour replacement. Pricing depends on device numbers and software, so book a demo or call 0345 350 3798 for a quote.
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