ONVIF Overview

ONVIF is the IP camera 'standards' trade group.

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  • How To Define Open Architecture In An RFP? on Jun 22, 2013
    ...control who has access to their API) Alternatively, you might specify openness via a 'standard' like ONVIF. While including ONVIF specifically is better than a generic 'open architecture' requirement,...
  • Free Advanced VMS? Axxon Next Review on Jun 17, 2013
    ...would have to be tested to confirm speed and reliability improvements) AxxonSoft claims ‘Next’ supports ONVIF 2.2.1 and PSIA 1.1 (though ONVIF only lists support for earlier 1.x release) and maintains a...
  • Standalone Onvif POS / Till Scan Solution on Jun 12, 2013
    ...would sit independently to a standalone NVR that would overlay POS text information directly onto an Onvif IPC. Have used XProtect Transact as a add on to Milestone but this solution is too costly for...
  • Failed Manufacturer Polaroid Enters Surveillance on May 19, 2013
    ... ONVIF: The "compatible with 1800 cameras' reference probably just means ONVIF, which is standard...
  • Using ONVIF To Connect Displays/Clients To Vmses? on May 07, 2013
    I was on the ONVIF website the other day talking a look at which conformant products are listed there. I found...
  • ONVIF Detailed Technical Answers on Mar 31, 2013
    ONVIF is simultaneously one of the most successful and disliked new offerings of the last few years....
  • City Wide Mesh RFP Reviewed on Mar 25, 2013
    ...cameras must be compatible with the mesh network but the RFP does not include any camera specs other than ONVIF compliant models are preferred (Note the detail we found in this RFP for a similar, but much...
  • What Would You Like To Ask ONVIF? on Feb 20, 2013
    Our ONVIF tutorial generated a lot of (frustrated) feedback about using ONVIF, including our own about...
  • Decoder For Converting H264/ONVIF To NTSC Analog Video on Jan 20, 2013
    Any recommendations for a Decoder for converting H264/ONVIF to NTSC Analog video
  • What's Next for Ubiquiti Surveillance? on Nov 18, 2012
    ... Still No ONVIF Though the above improvements are useful to those using AirVision and original AirCam models,...
  • Honeywell - The Most Open VMS on the Market? on Nov 05, 2012
    ...could Honeywell really be the most open? The Rep cited three specific facts to explain his position: ONVIF support PSIA support RTSP support The three of these combined, he argued, made Honeywell...
  • Connecting IP Cameras to VMS System Tutorial on Nov 03, 2012
    ...connecting IP cameras to VMS systems, including: Analog vs IP RTSP Direct Integration 'Standards' - ONVIF / PSIA Advanced Integration - PTZ control, Panoramics Advanced Non Supported...
  • Axis vs Mobotix on Oct 21, 2012
    ... Interoperability Standards: Axis is the main proponent of ONVIF, the most popular IP camera interoperability specification in the world with support from over...
  • Extreme HD PTZ Series (Moog/Videolarm) on Oct 03, 2012
    ...feature 20X Optical Zoom SDHC Memory Slot No POE support: 24 VAC or 120/220 VAC depending on model ONVIF compliant Camera is rated for temperature ranges of -58°F to 165°F (-50°C to 74°C) NEMA TS2...
  • Lenel's New VMS: PRISM on Sep 30, 2012
    ... ONVIF Support: At the present time, native camera drivers are limited to major manufacturers, but for...
  • Axis Goes Covert (P12 Pinhole MP) on Sep 04, 2012
    ... ONVIF compliant. Ship with mounting accessories for ceiling, wall, or concealed mounting...
  • Recorders Integrating with Other Recorders on Aug 23, 2012
    ... Both PSIA, through their RACM spec, and ONVIF 2.0 provides defined interoperability methods for accessing recorded video. However, PSIA have...
  • Open Camera Installation Tool (Razberi) on Jul 26, 2012
    ... Additionally, the tool is ONVIF compliant, so the IT-5000 can be used with a significant number of production IP cameras...
  • MP Intercom - Speco O2S1 Examined on Jul 12, 2012
    ... Not ONVIF Compliant: The lack of ONVIF compliance and nonexistent 3rd party VMS support significantly...
  • The Most Attractive Mini Dome? (Pulse) on Jun 25, 2012
    ... 3rd Party VMS Support Pulse supports ONVIF but does not currently have any direct integration with major VMS vendors (though they say they...
  • Thermal Camera Under $2,000? on Jun 05, 2012
    ...264 and MJPEG streaming up 30 FPS, or 9 FPS for export markets 40º, 16º, and 9º FOV options ONVIF compliant PoE-powered, IP66 enclosure No analytics on-board It is available now, starting...
  • Testing Smartphones as Surveillance Cameras on May 24, 2012
    ...when considering AirBeam as part of your surveillance system: Only HTTP streaming, with no RTSP or ONVIF support. HTTP streaming is not widely supported among major VMS manufacturers, though some...
  • IP Camera Standards Use Revealed on May 20, 2012
    ...  About two years ago, it became clear that ONVIF had beaten PSIA as the industry's choice for an IP camera 'standard'. Today, ONVIF has massive...
  • Avigilon PTZs Reviewed on May 08, 2012
    ... WDR specified, same as 3MP H3 fixed cameras (100dB) ONVIF Version 2.1 support recommended but older versions such as ONVIF Version 1.02 may be...
  • Z-Wave Automation Guide on Apr 10, 2012
    ... Product Conformity Unlike other standardized security APIs like ONVIF, Z-Wave conformance is highly policed with each device given a specific conformation. For...
  • New Panasonic Home Cameras Reviewed on Apr 04, 2012
    ...updated in the camera line compared with previous years are: HD imagers (720p) 3rd Party support, via ONVIF H.264 Compression Below is a snapshot of the Panasonic 'Home Series' on display at ISC...
  • Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed on Mar 26, 2012
    ... 3rd Party Support Bosch has announced support for 3rd party cameras via ONVIF in the Bosch Video Client (BVC). This is delivered via the Bosch Video Streaming Gateway, a free...
  • Fire Video Analytic IP Camera (Fike SigniFire) on Mar 11, 2012
    ... Fike says their SigniFire camera feeds can be viewed by and alarms passed to third party VMSes via ONVIF by their FSM-IP NVR. Their NVR can also import ONVIF feeds from third party VMS's and run their...
  • ONVIF Profile S Reviewed on Feb 05, 2012
    More than 1500 products are now ONVIF compliant [link no longer available] but users cannot easily determine which features are...
  • New IQeye 7 Series (76x) on Feb 02, 2012
    ... ONVIF and PSIA compliant: Previous models were neither ONVIF nor PSIA compliant. Remote Back...
  • 'Standards' for Access and Intrusion in 2012? on Dec 13, 2011
    ... ONVIF vs. PSIA As far as standards go, ONVIF has had a clear lead on PSIA, with much more widespread...
  • IQinVision IQeye 3 Series Cameras Examined on Dec 13, 2011
    ... ONVIF and PSIA compliant: Previous models were neither ONVIF nor PSIA compliant. Built-in microphone:...
  • NiceVision Net 2.5 on Dec 06, 2011
    ...NVR/VMS server if throughput is low enough, or on a separate server if more connections are required.ONVIF ComplianceNiceVision Net 2.5 is now ONVIF compliant. Previous version lacked this capability....
  • 2012 Video Surveillance Guide Released on Dec 04, 2011
    ..., ONVIF) were widely available. It was certainly a rocky start with lots of interoperability problems....
  • Ubiquiti Aircam Bullet Test on Nov 19, 2011
    ... 3rd Party Integration - Works fine via RTSP but no direct 3rd party VMS integration nor ONVIF. With RTSP connection, configuration must be done via the Ubiquiti web browser. Feature...
  • SightLogix's Second Generation SightSensors on Nov 17, 2011
    ...264 and ONVIF Support: Previous generation SightSensors supported only MPEG-4 encoding, and were integrated to...
  • Salient Systems VMS Overview on Nov 02, 2011
    ... Salient currently does not support ONVIF, though it is being considered for future releases. Salient feels that the bulk of integration...
  • Low Cost Professional IP Cameras Comparison on Oct 23, 2011
    ... Also, as we see below, their third party integrations are not as strong as others, and they lack ONVIF support. CNB, D-Link, Grandstream [link no longer available]: While no single one of these...
  • Pixord IP Camera Overview on Oct 16, 2011
    ... The line currently does not support ONVIF, nor is Pixord an ONVIF member, so we would not expect it in the near future. Pixord does have a...
  • Brickcom IP Camera Overview on Oct 11, 2011
    ... To date, not all of the line is ONVIF-compliant, but several models are. Brickcom is also supported by a growing list of NVR providers...
  • Ubiquiti Super Low Cost Surveillance on Oct 10, 2011
    ... The line is currently not ONVIF-compliant, but Ubiquiti is considering this addition. Pricing for all 3 cameras is estimated to...
  • D-Link's Professional IP Camera Releases Examined on Oct 06, 2011
    ... All current and future releases are ONVIF-compliant, and capable of multiple streams of H.264, MPEG-4, or MJPEG.Box Camera ComparisonAs...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...not I/O nor audio, only 1 year warranty, other series have 3 years) All series support PTZ control, ONVIF and AVHS (hosted video).Here are the key differences in pricing for the 4 channel models: Q7404...
  • CNB Network Camera Review on Sep 08, 2011
    ... The entirety of the line is dual-stream capable and ONVIF compliant.Looking at more standard megapixel cameras leads to the following comparisons. Note...
  • Grandstream IP Camera Overview on Aug 28, 2011
    ... The entirety of the line is ONVIF-compliant, and Grandstream, having roots in voice over IP, has equipped all cameras with...
  • Foscam IP Camera Overview on Aug 25, 2011
    ... None of the line currently supports ONVIF, nor is Foscam an ONVIF member, so we would not expect it in the near future. The only way to...
  • Compro IP Surveillance Line Overview on Aug 22, 2011
    ... Note that none of these cameras are currently ONVIF-compliant, though this is expected in the Q3/Q4 of this year, according to our discussions with...
  • Edimax Low Cost IP Cameras Overview on Aug 22, 2011
    ...varieties) PTZ and megapixel PTZ cameras Fixed outdoor bullet camera Currently, none of these cameras are ONVIF-compliant. Edimax tells us that an ONVIF-compliant model will be released by year's end, but no...
  • Testing Avigilon's H.264 HD Camera on Jul 12, 2011
    ...264 camera with support for ONVIF, addressing both issues. Now that you can use Avigilon cameras with 3rd party VMS systems, it...
  • Lyyn's Video Enhancement Software and Griffin Encoder Examined on Jul 07, 2011
    ... The Griffin encoder is based on the Axis Q7401 encoder and provides an ONVIF interface. This allows analog cameras to be enhanced and then recorder/managed on any ONVIF...
  • JVC Super LoLux HD Cameras Examined on Jun 18, 2011
    ... ONVIF/PSIA support: All models in this line adhere to both ONVIF and PSIA standards, a feature which...
  • Quasar Smart HD Cameras Examined on Jun 15, 2011
    ...   Introductory Quasar models will support current ONVIF specifications (version 1.02.2). When ONVIF 2.0 is adopted, all Quasar models will be updated to...
  • New Surveillance Products Review June 2011 on Jun 14, 2011
    ...not I/O nor audio, only 1 year warranty, other series have 3 years) All series support PTZ control, ONVIF and AVHS (hosted video).Here are the key differences in pricing for the 4 channel models: Q7404...
  • 2011 Mid Year Video Surveillance Review on Jun 11, 2011
    The first half of 2011 featured a number of important shifts within the video surveillance...
  • Vendor Misrepresents ONVIF in Trade Advertisement on Apr 13, 2011
    While ONVIF has been widely accepted as the 'independent' protocol of choice for integrating IP cameras and...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ...WDR and color only Both series have a maximum resolution of 720p, support audio, on-board storage and ONVIF. Neither series supports Auto Back Focus.Both SMB HD cameras will have an MSRP around $1100. By...
  • Grandstream's New HD Domes Examined on Mar 31, 2011
    ...GXV3611_HD [link no longer available]: 2MP Color only, indoor only, online price ~$250 USD Both cameras use ONVIF as their primary 3rd party integration option.Relative to competitive offering, the pricing on...
  • Can Multiple IP Camera Standards Co-Exist? on Mar 24, 2011
    ... Inevitably, integrators call up support and open cases about why an ONVIF or PSIA VMS does not work with an ONVIF or PSIA IP camera. The vendor then has a hard choice:...
  • H2 2010 Financial Results Examined on Mar 10, 2011
    ... On the positive side, IndigoVision is emphasizing its upcoming support for ONVIF. The lack of third party IP camera support has been a visible weakness. Over the next year, as...
  • Testing ONVIF Integration 2011 on Feb 12, 2011
    ... Now, 'standards' are widely supported in production, primarily through ONVIF. However, an important question remains: How well does ONVIF work in the real world? If you...
  • Bosch's SMB IR IP Cameras Examined on Jan 25, 2011
    ...The cameras support ONVIF for integration with 3rd party VMSes. However, with the current ONVIF version (1.0), on-board...
  • Testing: Axis P1347 5MP Camera on Jan 24, 2011
    ...robust and unique feature set; strong differentiation from competitors Feature rich but expensive ONVIF support not available until firmware 5.20 (we tested with 5.11, 5.20 is the next upcoming...
  • Testing: March CamPX Microdome 2011 on Jan 22, 2011
    ...examine a new camera from March Networks that incorporates 2 new industry developments - the use of ONVIF and the incorporation of improved WDR performance.  March Networks is historically known for...
  • PSIA Standards Progress Examined on Dec 20, 2010
    ... The first VMS on the PSIA conformance list is NAS NVR manufacturer Synology (who also is on the ONVIF conformant list).In terms of overall product support, PSIA now lists support for about 85...
  • Examining American Dynamics' New Illustra 400 Series IP Cameras on Dec 06, 2010
    ...3rd party support is planned both via direct API/integration and through ONVIF. ONVIF support is scheduled for release in Q1 2011.Depending on the actual street pricing, for...
  • Sony PTZ Camera Guide on Nov 21, 2010
    ...264, advanced DEPA and ONVIF, may not be necessary for a particular deployment, and the additional cost would be...
  • Sony Fixed IP Camera Guide on Nov 20, 2010
    ... ONVIF support, Sony's EXMOR CMOS sensor, built-in IR, auto back-focus, and View-DR (WDR) are some...
  • IP Cameras Standards - ONVIF Won on Nov 13, 2010
    ... Now, entering 2011, two things have become clear to us: Standards are Here ONVIF has Won Adoption of IP camera standards (ONVIF, in particular) is widespread already and...
  • Avigilon's Control Center 4.6 Camera Support Examined on Oct 28, 2010
    ...6 support [link no longer available] adds ACti, Mobotix, Pelco, Sanyo, VideoIQ and ONVIF. Adding ONVIF is especially important as over 250 cameras now support ONVIF [link no longer...
  • New Products Reviewed Fall 2010 on Oct 12, 2010
    ...264 ONVIF Cameras [link no longer available] - (see IPVM Pro Review) Axis Q1921/Q1921-E Thermal Cameras...
  • Camera Standards Endorsement and Support Grow on Oct 08, 2010
    ..., PSIA or ONVIF). While some supported both an a few supported just PSIA, the most widespread option was ONVIF...
  • Examining Avigilon's First H.264 Camera Offerings on Sep 29, 2010
    ...Another significant addition for this line is ONVIF support. Previous Avigilon cameras only worked with Avigilon's own VMS. The HD H.264 line...
  • The State of the VMS Market 2010 on Sep 12, 2010
    Video Management Software is undergoing a violent transformation. Evolving from its niche...
  • IP Camera Standards Battle? on Sep 11, 2010
    ... [UPDATE November 2010: We believe IP Camera Standards are Here and ONVIF has Won.] I see 3 main participants in this process (listed alphabetically): ONVIF: Lead by...
  • VMS Challenges Examined on Aug 01, 2010
    ... Read our most recent update ONVIF/PSIA update for background to this discussion: NVR vs VMS Comparison Contrasting the...
  • 'Standards' Production Support: ONVIF Outpaces PSIA on Jul 22, 2010
    ONVIF adoption is far outpacing PSIA in almost 1 year of manufacturer announcements for 'standards'...
  • Testing IndigoVision's VMS (Control Center and NVRs) on Jul 06, 2010
    ...and no administration manual  3rd Party IP Camera Support  None  Future support scheduled for ONVIF  3rd Party System Support  Moderatley Strong  Number of leading access control and PoS...
  • Will IP Video Software Become Free? on May 30, 2010
    ... The move to standards (ONVIF, PSIA) is providing a foundation for low cost 3rd party camera support. Today, we have dozens...
  • Implementing ONVIF for Axis Cameras on May 16, 2010
    ...From our testing and review with Axis, an important and non-obvious procedure is necessary to ensure ONVIF support is implemented directly. As Axis describes: "If an Axis camera with ONVIF support is...
  • No Silver Bullet for Terrorist Tracking on May 02, 2010
    ... 'Standards' for recorders are in development but they are very early (see notes on PSIA and ONVIF recording). Even if they gain traction, it could take years before they are broadly...
  • What Products are Ready for PSIA / ONVIF IP Camera 'Standards'? on Apr 27, 2010
    ... ONVIF production support is vast now while PSIA is still poor.] From our review, here are our major...
  • ONVIF Timetable for Recording Specification on Apr 25, 2010
    ONVIF continues its plans to expand beyond IP cameras, with a timetable for releasing an...
  • Standards Battle Expands to Access Control on Apr 07, 2010
    ... ONVIF, the group led by Axis, has now announced its intent [link no longer available] to develop...
  • Will Troubleshooting 'Standards' Support be a Problem? on Feb 24, 2010
    ... In the Sony-Milestone integration using ONVIF, the integration simply did not work. In the LILIN-Milestone integration using ONVIF, decoding...
  • Testing Sony's HD Camera (SNC-CH140) on Feb 23, 2010
    ... Supports ONVIF specification. However, as of Feb 2010, only Milestone offers production support for ONVIF....
  • Testing IQinVision's 4 Series and PSIA Integration on Feb 02, 2010
    ... With Milestone releasing support for PSIA/ONVIF, it is now possible to test PSIA integration between a VMS and IP camera. In this test, we...
  • Understanding the Benefits and Limits of XML For Security Systems on Feb 02, 2010
    ... A concrete example is PSIA and ONVIF - both groups use XML but they are totally incompatible. If you tried to connect a PSIA camera...
  • FLIR Thermal Network Cameras Examined on Feb 01, 2010
    ... FLIR estimates support for ONVIF in Q2 2010. FLIR network cameras are generally available today. However, as on Feb 1, 2010,...
  • IMS Top 10 Video Surveillance Predictions Examined on Jan 16, 2010
    ... IMS does cite ONVIF/PSIA as being driving forces. While we think in the long term interoperability will put downward...
  • Top 5 Reasons Analog Cameras are Easier to Install than IP on Jan 15, 2010
    ...should help somewhat in a few areas - specifically finding cameras and VMS support (though note in our ONVIF test, both of these still showed problems). We believe this will improve and these two areas...
  • Testing LILIN's PTZ (IPS-2124) and ONVIF Integration on Jan 09, 2010
    ...LILIN was the first manufacturer to announce production support for IP camera 'standards' - specifically ONVIF's protocol. In January 2009, Milestone announced its production support for both PSIA and ONVIF...
  • Production Support for ONVIF and PSIA on Jan 04, 2010
    Milestone has released production support for both ONVIF and PSIA in their 4.6 device pack [link no longer available]. We have already tested the ONVIF...
  • Testing Milestone XProtect Enterprise VMS Software (6.5f) on Dec 31, 2009
    ...Milestone with Axis's Q1755 MP camera, Canon's IP PTZ, Oncam's Panoramic camera and Lilin's PTZ using the ONVIF protocol. Key results include: Integrates and allows simultaneous use of a broad array of...
  • Mobotix Criticizes IP Camera Standards Efforts on Dec 29, 2009
    ...magazine posts a series of criticisms and concerns [link no longer available] on the developing PSIA and ONVIF interoperability specifications. Mobotix specifically objects to: The potential for VMS...
  • ONVIF/PSIA Video Interviews Examined on Nov 20, 2009
    Security Squared posted a long video featuring interviews with key members of the ONVIF and PSIA standards groups [link no longer available].  In addition to speaking with founding...
  • NLSS (Next Level Security) Product Examination on Oct 30, 2009
    ... Simultaneously, they plan to launch with support for both PSIA and ONVIF interoperability specifications. Target Market and Timing The product is scheduled for...
  • Surveillance Recorder Standards Examined (PSIA / ONVIF) on Oct 25, 2009
    ... Emerging interoperability specifications from PSIA and ONVIF aim to eliminate this problem. Operational Constraints from Poor Interoperability The main...
  • Improvements You Requested for IP Video Market on Oct 23, 2009
    ... This week, I added a post on timetable for ONVIF/PSIA adoption. Next Monday, I will release an analysis on standards for VMS/DVRs. More on...
  • Estimated Timetable for PSIA and ONVIF Adoption on Oct 20, 2009
    ...manufacturers are announcing support for one of the protocols, many of them are not planning to ship the PSIA/ONVIF firmware in commercial products until the first half of 2010. Such pre-announcements are common...
  • Canon's IP Cameras Examined on Oct 13, 2009
    ... Canon is a member of ONVIF and plans future support for the ONVIF specification (timetable for release to be...