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Reviewed 8 August 2026 · Omnivision Pro product documentation

Mock, Demo and Live data explained

Mock demonstrates a workflow, Demo provides illustrative scenarios and Live requires authenticated connected data.

Answer first

What is the difference between Mock, Demo and Live?

Mock demonstrates a workflow, Demo provides illustrative scenarios and Live requires authenticated connected data.

The review should preserve the source, scope and data state alongside the conclusion so another operator can understand what supports the decision.

Evidence to retain

Keep the decision connected to these signals.

01

Visible data-state label

Record its source, coverage and current state before interpretation.

02

Authentication state

Record its source, coverage and current state before interpretation.

03

Connected platform and scope

Record its source, coverage and current state before interpretation.

04

Freshness and coverage

Record its source, coverage and current state before interpretation.

Practical workflow

01

Read the visible data-state label.

Keep the result reviewable before moving to the next stage.

02

Confirm whether authentication is active.

Keep the result reviewable before moving to the next stage.

03

Do not transfer Demo conclusions to a Live account.

Keep the result reviewable before moving to the next stage.

Decision questions

Ask before approving a change.

  • Is this workflow illustrative or connected?
  • Can the result be applied to an account?
  • What authentication or authorization is still required?

Common failure modes

Do not let missing context become certainty.

  • Using Demo values in a performance conclusion
  • Falling back to Mock after a Live error
  • Hiding an unavailable connection state