Abstract: A video monitoring method is provided. The method includes capturing video data via a video capturing device, and sending the video data to a video server, generating a first parameter for controlling the video data for storing in a designated network video recorder (NVR) and a second parameter for controlling the video data to display on a designated monitor. The method further includes storing the video data in a storage system that is connected with the video server, sending the video data to the designated NVR for storing according to the first parameter, reading the video data from the designated NVR and displaying one video picture based upon the video data on the designated monitor according to the second parameter.