# Terminology

| Term | Definition |
|  --- | --- |
| device | Any piece of hardware that can be connected to a vehicle, such as Lytx SF-Series devices. |
| camera | Any device, or part thereof, that records video and takes photographs. This includes an in-cabin camera, a road-facing camera, or auxiliary cameras. |
| auxiliary cameras | A camera that can be installed in different parts of a vehicle to enable multiple perspectives during a trip. Each auxiliary camera is associated with a Lytx device. |
| group | All devices, vehicles, and users are assigned to a group in the organization's hierarchy. |
| events | Events are any of a number of risky incidents that can occur during a trip, such as acceleration, violent turns, or distracted driving. |
| recording | Video of trips from all cameras associated with a device (the road-facing camera, the in-cabin camera, and any auxiliary cameras). The video is saved to the SD card and, subject to the configuration selected by the customer, uploaded to the cloud. |
| live streaming | Live video from all cameras associated with a device (the road-facing camera, the in-cabin camera, and any auxiliary cameras). Depending upon the configuration selected by the customer, live video can be streamed directly from the device, from the cloud, or through the API. |