Abstract: This application describes an AI-powered Cloud-native Network Video Recorder (NVR) apparatus. This apparatus features multiple Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports, processors, computer-readable memories, and firmware implementing a camera-integration module, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module, and a cloud-access module. The camera-integration module enables efficient connection and video data reception from heterogeneous cameras. The AI module processes the video data, identifying and generating clips of interest, optimizing surveillance efficiency. Finally, the cloud-access module facilitates the uploading of these clips to cloud storage, ensuring accessible and secure data management. This innovative NVR apparatus enables users to deploy a cloud-native video surveillance system using existing camera devices, significantly lowering the cost of adoption.