Q: How Do I Connect an IP Camera to Surveillance Center with ONVIF?

2023-09-13

ONVIF Profile S and Profile T certification allows Surveillance Center to further expand compatibility for IP cameras through the ONVIF protocol. That means system integrators and home users can take advantage of boosted interoperability and a more flexible installation with standard features like device search, live viewing and recording, PTZ functionality control, in-camera motion detection and digital input, or camera video settings.

To connect an IP camera through ONVIF, please make sure the device is compliant with ONVIF Profile S or Profile T.

A list of ONVIF compliant devices can be found by clicking the link below:

ONVIF-Compliant Products

• Click Add under Camera in Settings.

• Select the option to search for ONVIF compliant cameras on your local network.

• Select a camera.

• Input the camera’s administrator username and password.
• Click Test to see if the settings are working properly.
• If a snapshot or green checkmark is appears, then it should be working properly.

If the device cannot be discovered, please go back to previous step and select the option to enter the camera information manually.

Select ONVIF as the brand and Generic as the model.

Input the following information for the rest of the fields:

• IP/Host: Camera's IP or host.
• Port: Camera's HTTP port. Usually port 80.
• Username/Password: Camera's administrator username and password.
• Click Test to see if the settings are working properly.
• If a snapshot or green checkmark is appears, then it should be working properly.

Differences between ONVIF and RTSP.

• : Supported
• : Not supported