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Milestone: H.265 Not Ready For Prime Time on Dec 14, 2016

...265 still has significant barriers to adoption including: Lack of ONVIF support Increased demands on clients for decoding H.265 video Lack of bandwidth savings when...
Non-Chinese HD Analog Encoder Options on Dec 05, 2016

... ONVIF support is planned for 'early Q2 2017'. Estimated street pricing ~$300. Also 8 channel versions...
What Percentage Of Your Cameras Use ONVIF? on Nov 29, 2016

Integrators, in the last year, what percentage of your cameras deployed use ONVIF to connect to a recorder / VMS? Vote:
ONVIF Profile A 'Coming Soon'... 7 Months From Now on Nov 29, 2016

I caught this update today "ONVIF Profile A: Coming soon, to a device (or client) near you!" But then reading the fine print:...
Longse vs Dahua and Hikvision Tested on Nov 16, 2016

... We review these issues in this video: VMS/ONVIF Compatibility We were able to add Longse cameras via ONVIF to Exacq, Nx Witness, Genetec...
Hikvision NVR As An ONVIF Encoder For Milestone Corporate? on Nov 15, 2016

I was told it would work, but customer is telling me he can't get it to connect. Have a HIK 7716...
Genetec Expels Hikvision on Nov 08, 2016

... This includes both direct driver support and ONVIF. ONVIF connections for those products will be denied by Genetec's software. Customers that want...
Can Non-Onvif Members Use The Device Test Tool? on Nov 04, 2016

I see its available for download in several places. Also, I see people saying its for members...
60% Lower Bandwidth, 'Video Anywhere' - Digital Barriers TVI / EdgeVis on Oct 28, 2016

... ONVIF Bridge For other VMSes Digital Barriers has a software bridge which can pull a stream from the...
Hanwha / Samsung Wisestream H.265 Test on Oct 26, 2016

...265 and direct drivers must be written as ONVIF H.265 support is not planned until 2018. H.264 competitive: H.264 with Wisestream was...
Move Aside Cisco, Axis Has A Network Switch For Integrators on Oct 18, 2016

Cisco is a common choice for network switches, including in our Favorite Network Switches survey,...
Mobotix Founder Out, Company Embracing Open Platform on Oct 13, 2016

...264 or ONVIF. His motivation was apparently to deliver what he considered to be the best technologies, even...
Milestone Launches Free Upgrade, Building Upon New Free Essential on Oct 12, 2016

... Milestone's comparison chart [link no longer available] lists other minor features like ONVIF Bridge in Express, though the value of this on smaller systems is unlikely to be a major...
IndigoVision Profile - Going Head-To-Head Against Milestone, Genetec on Oct 12, 2016

Cameras are commodities, the money is in VMS. This is the new philosophy of IndigoVision, long...
How And When ONVIF Will Support H.265 on Oct 07, 2016

ONVIF Profile S does not support H.265. And Profile S is what literally every ONVIF device supports...
Totally Wireless IP Camera (IPVideo Corp NomadHD) on Sep 21, 2016

... The NomadHD is ONVIF conformant. Pricing The NomadHD has an MSRP of $1,995 USD. Available Alternatives At a...
How Do We Setup The IPC-8600 For Direct Connetion To An IP Camera? on Sep 08, 2016

... So far ONVIF works well when connecting to the network. What we haven't figured out yet is how to connect...
Milesight - A Chinese "End To End" Solution Examined on Sep 01, 2016

... The cameras are officially ONVIF conformant, ONVIF's database shows 58 models of Milesight cameras listed. The NVR...
ONVIF Profile G Video Storage Test on Aug 26, 2016

... This is the aim of ONVIF Profile G. The proprietary nature of accessing recorded video has been a problem for years,...
Axxon Next VMS 4.0 Tested on Aug 24, 2016

... Axxon Next also includes typical commercial VMS options such as a tabbed user interface, ONVIF Profile S and direct driver support, multi-camera simultaneous playback, watermarked exports...
HD Analog DVRs With Exacq, Milestone and Genetec VMSes Tested on Aug 23, 2016

... Dahua HDCVI and Hikvision HDTVI DVRs include unofficial ONVIF support, with ONVIF Device Manager able to connect, stream, and configure them as with other...
Onvif Vs Proprietary, Time Synch Issues on Aug 11, 2016

Could this be an issue with ONVIF, or am I doing something wrong? I noticed that my ONVIF cameras are 1-3 seconds out of synch...
D-Link ONVIF-Enabled Security Switch Examined on Aug 05, 2016

D-Link has embedded ONVIF discovery software into a network switch, and are targeting security integrators with what they...
Pelco Optera 180° Camera Tested on Aug 02, 2016

In our initial testing of Pelco's Optera multi-imager, the main issue was their ONVIF 'bowtie' video streaming which undermined third party integration. Now, Pelco has released new...
Access Control Does Not Want ONVIF on Jul 27, 2016

ONVIF has become a major force in video surveillance. Despite its well deserved criticisms, ONVIF is...
LTS Camera and NVR Tested on Jul 25, 2016

...weak, which is easily canceled to open the live view: VMS Integration The camera is listed as an ONVIF conformant product for profiles S and G, and we were able to use the ONVIF driver successfully...
Logipix 20MP, 140MP and 200MP Cameras Examined on Jul 20, 2016

... The 14MP is listed as ONVIF Profile S certified [link no longer available], though ONVIF's not supporting JPEG2000 means the...
Looking For An ONVIF Camera That Can Run Inside Of A Refrigerator. on Jul 14, 2016

Can anyone recommend an ONVIF camera that can run inside of a refrigerator. It would need to be one that didnt fog over. I now...
Chinese Open Source VMS Software Released on Jul 08, 2016

... As of January 2021 the current version includes ONVIF Profile S support (though it is not listed as conformant), PTZ Control, H.265 support, alarm...
Hikvision ~$300 Mini PTZ Tested on Jul 08, 2016

...and EZVIZ Compatibility We had no issues connecting the 2103 to Exacq (direct driver) or Avigilon (ONVIF) in our tests. However, note that the camera is not specifically listed on ONVIF's conformance...
Free Longse 'ONVIF' VMS Released, Partially Stolen From Milestone, Video... on Jul 06, 2016

A new VMS is being offered free, no time limit and up to 64 cameras. This offering, which...
Milestone ONVIF Bridge Tested on Jul 06, 2016

The Milestone ONVIF Bridge could be a breakthrough. Enterprise VMSes have long restricted 3rd party access making...
Has Anyone Setup Milestone Onvif Bridge? on Jun 30, 2016

... I would like to know to pull RTSP streams out of the Onvif Bridge. Does anyone know how to format a URL request string that would work in VLC?
Axis Chinese Competitor Companion Dome V Tested on Jun 29, 2016

... Other VMSes could not connect to it via Axis drivers or ONVIF. No ACAP applications: The Companion Dome does not support ACAP applications possible with...
Hikvision vs Exacq VMS on Jun 15, 2016

...search Smart/pixel search Multi-camera playback Export Camera discovery Third party camera support ONVIF support Camera VMD/analytic support Enterprise viewing Enterprise management Inside, see...
Axis Acquires Intercom Manufacturer 2N on May 30, 2016

... The IP video intercoms list ONVIF conformance and Milestone integrations. Financial Results 2N's government filed financial...
Universal Camera Tester Tested (IPC-8600) on May 20, 2016

... This tool claims to do it all - IP, ONVIF, AHD, CVI, TVI, plus PoE out for IP cameras and more. We bought one, the IPC-8600-ADHS, and...
Manufacturers, Stop Breaking Website Links on May 10, 2016

... ONVIF used to have products categorized as 'Archived'. These were ONVIF 1.x products that were no...
IDIS International Expansion Examined on May 05, 2016

... DirectIP - IDIS's ONVIF Alternative Although their cameras and recorders support ONVIF, much of IDIS's pitch revolves...
Camera Innovation is Amazing on May 04, 2016

... ONVIF worked very poorly (e.g., see our ONVIF 2011 test). Today, for streaming and configuration,...
FLIR Latitude VMS Test on May 02, 2016

... Many other VMSes include multi-streaming in multiple camera manufacturers and ONVIF. FLIR says they plan to add this in future releases. Admin Center uses numerous tabs for...
ONVIF Chairman Embarrasses Again on Apr 27, 2016

...replace that profit/revenue?" Each response gives advice on how to make more money, except for the ONVIF chair, who says: This is definitely nothing new for the industry! Technical development has...
Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study 2016 on Apr 27, 2016

...encryption (between cameras & NVR, between clients & servers)" "Avigilon - They do talk to some ONVIF devices, but their own cameras seem to have a better encryption between their...
More Revolutionary Than Avigilon, Claims Startup Auglle on Apr 21, 2016

... ONVIF Profile G is supported allowing 3rd party VMSes to access video recorded on Auglle, though few...
$260 IR Outdoor 'Speeddome' Tested on Apr 20, 2016

... However, it had significant issues, including: No ONVIF support, despite the camera's packaging clearly displaying the ONVIF logo (though not listed on...
Salient CompleteView VMS Tested 2016 on Apr 15, 2016

... No ONVIF support: Cameras are supported via direct drivers or RTSP only, with no ONVIF...
Best in Show 2016 - Lynx TIGER on Apr 12, 2016

... Because of this, one needs to record either locally on the phone or using Tiger's ONVIF/RTSP out feature to a third party recorder. We think this is a fundamental flaw as any video...
ISC West 2016 Best and Worst on Apr 07, 2016

... In addition, they offer ONVIF out to VMSes. They charge $40 per month per concurrent live stream. We are skeptical of the...
Axis Launches Chinese Competitor Line on Apr 06, 2016

... Moreover, there are many $100 IP cameras that support ONVIF (or even RTSP) that can be typically be integrated with other VMSes / recorders. For simple...
Ubiquiti Open IP Cameras Tested on Apr 04, 2016

... However, there are two key limitations typical of RTSP: No configuration from VMS: Unlike ONVIF or direct integrations, RTSP does not allow any configuration of the stream from the VMS. All...
Ex-Avigilon Exec Backs Network Outage Prediction Startup (Optigo) on Apr 01, 2016

... Their YouTube video gives an overview of the system: Analyzes ONVIF Packets Insight also does deep packet inspection (DPI) on selected protocols like ONVIF to...
Does Anyone Have An Onvif iPhone App? on Apr 01, 2016

I'm trying to find an iPhone app that will talk directly to a camera using onvif. I've tried several and they either don't do Onvif or they require you install a program on your...
New Products Directory - ISC West 2016 on Apr 01, 2016

...Industries First IP Time of Flight Camera Milestone XProtect 2016 Released Milestone Launches Disruptive ONVIF Bridge 'Out' Milestone XProtect Access 2016 Release Pivot3 Edge Protect "Game Changer"...
ONVIF Camera Code Open Source'd (Vicon) on Mar 30, 2016

Vicon is joining the open source community by releasing their ONVIF and camera source code, something relatively unheard of in the security industry. We spoke with...
Hikvison DS-7208HGHI-SH/A Using ONVIF on Mar 23, 2016

A friend had Hikvision DS-7208HGHI-SH/A and tried to use 3rd party ONVIF software to see camera video. It only display 1 stream info with resolution 960x576 (which seems...
AMAG Access Control Company Profile 2016 on Mar 18, 2016

...compatibility covering many leading brands and current models [link no longer available] but is not Onvif Profile S conformant. In terms of usability, video events are integrated as overlays in the...
Axis Open VMS (Axis Camera Station 5) Tested on Mar 14, 2016

... Axis says adding ONVIF based VMD support is a high priority for 2016 release. The new scrubbing feature works fine,...
Axis Launches Open VMS (ACS5) on Mar 10, 2016

... Third Party Camera Support Axis is supporting third party cameras via ONVIF Profile S but they are not officially ONVIF conformant. Axis says they plan to add official...
Need Software To Display ONVIF Ip Cameras on Mar 09, 2016

We have a system with a mix of Dahua and Uniview cameras... so all the cameras wont display on...
10 Surprising ISC West 2016 Booth Sizes on Feb 17, 2016

... ONVIF Out After being voted worst in show last year marked by their absurd illegal Austin Powers...
WiFi Onvif Compatible Camera That Can Fit In An Elevator Housing? on Feb 09, 2016

... Is there a wifi capable onvif compatible camera that would be able to hook up to a standard NVR that would fit in an elevator...
Worst Camera Manufacturers 2016 on Jan 27, 2016

... one example - says ONVIF on box and cut sheet. could not get it to work, (FYI _ not on ONVIF website BUT samsung said...
Exacq Camera Integrations on Jan 04, 2016

... Samsung SNB-6011 - I reviewed your test and exacq was noted, but didn't know if you used ONVIF. 2. Vivotek FD816C-HF2 3. Vivotek FE8182 I'll use ONVIF if necessary, but hoping someone has...
Need Help Identifying Cameras on Jan 03, 2016

... The cameras shall be equipped with a 100 Mbps LAN connector The camera shall compliance with ONVIF The camera’s primary power source shall be Power over Ethernet Housing dome type with optional...
Top 5 Video Surveillance Product Advances Going Into 2016 on Dec 31, 2015

...looking at incorporating in 2016: Smart codecs Multi-imager cameras 1/2" super low light cameras ONVIF out Design software Inside, we break down each one and also explain why product advances...
Hikvision Ezviz Tested on Dec 28, 2015

... Limited ONVIF out support, functioning properly in ONVIF DM, but unable to be successfully added to VMSes....
Milestone XProtect 2016 Released - Aims to Dominate The High End on Dec 16, 2015

... Related, see our Access 2016 and ONVIF 'Out' posts for other parts of this new release. 2016 and Future XProtect 2016 is now...
Can Axis Be Kicked Out Of ONVIF? on Dec 15, 2015

... The question then would be, can any or all of the founding members of ONVIF be forced out, or is there some part of the charter that guarantees the founders' ultimate control?
Milestone Launches Disruptive ONVIF Bridge 'Out' on Dec 15, 2015

... As part of Milestone's XProtect 2016 release, Milestone is adding an "ONVIF Bridge" that allows video to be sent from Milestone's XProtect VMS to third parties using...
Avigilon HD Multisensor Camera Tested on Dec 14, 2015

... The camera used only one license in Milestone XProtect, as well, when added via ONVIF, due to Milestone's one license per IP policy. Camera side VMD was also supported in...
ONVIF To Emerge on Dec 02, 2015

... From what I've read, it appears to be an ONVIF like association for the DC power world. Anyways, found this and thought of this site (third...
Is Ubiquiti Camera ONVIF Compliant? on Nov 24, 2015

I did search on the ONVIF website & it didn't show up in the Conformant product list.
Screen ONVIF Tested on Oct 23, 2015

... Now, a new offering called Screen ONVIF [link no longer available] has released a standalone application which streams a PC's desktop...
How To Write An RTSP URL Honeypot... on Oct 22, 2015

...1:554/onvif/profile1/media.smp RTSP/1.0OPTIONS rtsp://192.168.200.1:554/MediaInput/h264 RTSP/1.0OPTIONS...
ONVIF Adds Form To Report Non-Conformant Products on Oct 15, 2015

...anyone used it yet? Someone needs to parse out this thread and submit: List Of Manufacturers Faking ONVIF Conformance
Has Anyone Ever Gotten Audio From A Non-Dahuan Camera On A Dahuan NVR on Oct 01, 2015

...Should I even bother trying? Or is it just like motion detect on non-dahua cameras? Camera is Axis, ONVIF Profile S. NVR is supposedly ONVIF 2.4.
Integrators, How Often Do You Use ONVIF To Connect To Cameras? on Sep 25, 2015

From what I've seen most cameras sold today claim some degree of ONVIF compliance. But I'm wondering, how many of those cameras are actually using ONVIF in...
ONVIF Gurus: Is There A Valid Reason For Getsystemdate To Require... on Sep 18, 2015

I've been working on connecting to a few ONVIF cameras using netcat (don't ask why). Not too many problems actually, but this one camera an...
Are Camera I/O Covered By Any ONVIF Profile? on Sep 03, 2015

Hi, Is ONVIF also about the alarm input/output of camera's? If so, what profile? I thought analytics will be...
Iqeye D31 ONVIF Stream Help on Sep 02, 2015

Anyone know how the Iqeye D31 Allaince Mini Onvif stream works? it seems to default to a custom stream with stream 1 at 30fps and stream 2 at 5...
ONVIF And RS485 PTZ Control on Sep 02, 2015

Hi When fixed camera with RS485 port is Onvif Profile S compatible and on the Onvif certificate it says PTZ=yes, does it allow to control PTZ...
Sorry Manufacturers, ADI Is Beefing Up W Box on Sep 01, 2015

...99 ONVIF support claimed These were showcased in this week's ADI promotion, featuring nothing but W...
ONVIF Stream Generator on Aug 24, 2015

Any recommendations on stream generator / testing programs to benchtest performance of VMS,...
Role Reversal: Why Do Swann And Q-See Deny ONVIF? on Aug 21, 2015

... The underlying Hikuan models seem to be ONVIF compatible. If so, a mere fee of $2000/yr, should allow them to recertify these models and claim...
Genetec: We Do NOT Support Avigilon on Aug 18, 2015

... Genetec's Position When asked about this question, Genetec responded: "Not all ONVIF cameras are created equal – some are much more expensive to support and integrate than others,...
Avigilon Cameras Not Working In Genetec on Aug 17, 2015

Dear IPVM members, at the moment we have Genetec VMS and existing Avigilon ONVIF cameras on site. We have some available channels in Genetec and customer wanted to connect...
"Future-Proofing" Access Control Guide on Jul 30, 2015

...Controllers Third Party Controllers While we explain why these products or features should be avoided: ONVIF C 125 kHz Cards Combo Readers and Controllers Mobile Credentials Inside, we explain the...
Problems Integrating AD PTZ With Milestone? on Jul 25, 2015

...Has anyone ever successfully added this to any system using the RTSP stream? While the camera claims ONVIF compliance, I have not been able to add it via Onvif.
How Come There Is No ONVIF Defined Generic RTSP URL? on Jul 19, 2015

You know, something simple like rtsp://my_camera_ip/stream1 that any ONVIF camera would be guaranteed to implement? Wouldn't that make it easier to use or test any ONVIF...
You Cannot Trust the ONVIF Chairman on Jul 17, 2015

... Unfortunately and ironically, the ONVIF chairman [link no longer available] shows you why should not. The 'Guarantee' The ONVIF...
Camera Edge Storage / Recording Tutorial 2015 on Jun 29, 2015

...load reduction and recording redundancy Camera support and limitations Third Party Compatability and ONVIF Profile G Storage Reliability Direct to NAS Alternative Stealing Storage The Business Case...
The $500 FLIR Thermal Camera Tested on Jun 19, 2015

...However, in both Exacq and Genetec, the Dahua driver must be used, as VMD events are not received using the ONVIF integration. Pricing The FLIR T4325BN sells for about $450 online. This pricing is drastically...
Exacq vs Avigilon on Jun 17, 2015

... Avigilon primarily depends on using ONVIF integration, which is not as reliable nor deep as direction integration. Both are Profile S...
The New Post-Milestone OnSSI Tested on Jun 01, 2015

... The Q1615 connects using ONVIF, but motion is not integrated as it is in the direct Axis driver. Wisenet Lite cameras did not...
Dahua Has A "Tribrid" (Onvif/Hd-Cvi/Analog SD) Tester Available on May 26, 2015

I can't tell if it is capable of being arm/wrist mounted, but it seems to be pretty...
Testing Dahua HDCVI Encoder With VMSes on May 14, 2015

...our testing of Dahua HDCVI DVRs, they may also be used as encoders, with RTSP streaming and limited ONVIF support. However, in contrast to Dahua's HDCVI encoders, VMS compatibility using ONVIF was...
New IP Camera Protocol I8S on May 06, 2015

Hello to All, I use some IP cameras, all with ONVIF protocol. Recently I found a new protocol named I8S. Some cameras use this protocol (in...
Testing IP Camera Test Monitor (Tatung) on May 06, 2015

... Provided a DHCP address and connected to most cameras tested, using both direct drivers and ONVIF. Snapshot and video capture worked without issue, though only still images are available when...
If You Must Choose: ONVIF Or RTSP? on Apr 29, 2015

...to choose an IP camera to integrate to your existing VMS / recording device that can have only one: ONVIF OR RTSP - what would you choose? Based on your experience, which one the current VMS /...
ONVIF Defends Unauthorized Austin Powers Promotion on Apr 29, 2015

ONVIF won "Worst ISC West 2015" showing for their Austin Powers and Dr. Evil exhibition. But ONVIF is...