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Anyone who is interested in IP security cameras will come across the acronym “ONVIF” at some point. The acronym has a lot of mystery behind it and can be difficult to completely understand. This article will explain and demystify common misconceptions surrounding the acronym.

Overview Panasonic ONVIF Configuration Tool is the software that is designed to configure the ONVIF settings of network cameras using a PC via a network. Onvif Nvr free download - NVMS7000, P2P Onvif, Happytime Onvif Client, and many more programs. ONVIF is an open industry forum that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products.

What is ONVIF? or What is an ONVIF camera?

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ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global and open corporate forum that was founded to standardize the IP-based surveillance camera industry. They have created several categories for compliance to make it easier for companies to create products that are compatible with other manufacturers. Often times this has mislead customers to believe the hype that any device with the “ONVIF” label will work with anything on the market that claims to be ONVIF compatible. Small manufacturers that have little or no research and development investments package inexpensive chipset solutions in to camera shells and claim their products are ONVIF compatible and should work with any ONVIF NVR recorder. However, that is not the case. Such manufacturers should rightfully be called assemblers as they have zero investments in their own product development. You can find several companies online selling through Newegg, Amazon, or Ali Express which sell the same inexpensive IP camera solution. This can make finding the right security camera that will work with your system a learning milestone in your path to becoming a security camera prosumer.

Is my camera ONVIF compliant?

Because there are so many manufacturers out there it is impossible to say if your ONVIF camera is truly compliant. ONVIF created several profiles that are loosely followed by IP camera chipset manufacturers. Below is a table of commonly used ONVIF profiles for IP cameras and NVR recorders.

Profile S
(Streaming Video)
Profile C
(Access control)
Profile G
(Recording and Storage)
Profile Q
(Quick Installation)
  • Video streaming
  • Audio streaming
  • PTZ Controls
  • Video settings
  • Site information
  • Event and alarm
  • Door access control
  • Video and audio storage
  • Configure, request, and control recording
  • Receive metadata
Plug-n-play compatible supports
  • discovery
  • configuration
  • control of compatible devices
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My camera is ONVIF compliant, will it work?

In most cases you will get a video stream from the ONVIF camera but no other features. Motion detection, audio, remote viewing, camera settings, and PTZ control are features that will not work, even with an IP camera that is labeled “ONVIF compliant”. Any company that you purchase from can claim their equipment is ONVIF compliant, however this is misleading and untrue. The only way to know is to test your ONVIF camera with the standalone DVR or NVR you intend to use. Different firmware versions on camera and recorders provide varying degree of compatibility thus making it impossible for either camera or recorder manufacturer to answer that question unless the exact camera and recorder models have been tested to work together.

How do I know what cameras I can use with my system?

A good rule of thumb is to use caution when purchasing from different companies. It is also a good idea to contact the company you purchased your recorder from to see if they support the cameras you are interested in. It is foolish to buy an ONVIF camera and expect it to work with your NVR without doing the proper research first. Do not expect to purchase an ONVIF camera and have it work with a security camera system unless it has been verified to do so by the company you are purchasing it from and vice versa.

How does ONVIF effect me as a consumer?

The intent here is not to intimidate you as the buyer to buy only from us. This article is meant to educate you about the existence of limitations with ONVIF compatibility that if overlooked can lead to a costly mistake. While every buyer has different assessment criteria when choosing a supplier, too commonly it is cost motivated. Using cost alone as a buying criteria can lead to more complications and headaches down the road, especially when trying to find a reliable recording solution. When making purchasing decisions it is important to consider the variety of camera types available from the supplier, and make sure a compatible standalone recorder solution exists.

How can I connect ONVIF IP cameras to a NVR from CCTV Camera World?

If the ONVIF IP camera you have was approved and verified for use by our technical staff, then it is easy to add the camera to one of our NVR recorders once the camera and NVR have been configured to be on the same local network. As shown in the video below it takes a few mouse clicks to add the camera to the NVR.

How to Connect ONVIF IP Cameras to an Avalonix DVR or NVR

A new video surveillance solution for the Internet Of Things.
Available on Windows, Mac, Linux and ARM.
Agent DVR is the only DVR solution that doesn’t need port forwarding.
That means no fiddly router setup or network security compromise for remote access.
UI works on all modern devices from phones to tablets and desktops.

Cameras

Supports more devices than any other solution including IP cameras, ONVIF devices, local USB cameras and more. No limit on the number of devices you can add. Supports audio devices as well!

Recording

Record to MP4, VP8/9, GPU and Raw. Agent will save the raw stream from your camera when possible to minimise CPU usage.

Sensors

Includes a huge range of motion detectors from basic motion detection to object tracking, trip wires and object recognition. Includes AI integration to minimise false alerts.

Alerts

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Send an email, SMS, push notifications to mobile devices, call a URL, desktop alerts, notify an MQTT endpoint and many more. The notification options are endless.

Windows

Integrations

Fully integrated with Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, DeepStack AI and License Plate Recognition via PlateRecognizer.com. Set up triggers and actions from the worlds most popular platforms for the Internet of Things or add your own using our API.

Remote Access

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Agent uses custom tech to avoid the usual requirement of opening up ports on your router for remote access. Access from anywhere over SSL with zero router configuration. It even works if Agent is running behind a strict firewall or over a mobile network.

Home Security

Integrated with Home Assistant, IFTTT and Alexa means Agent DVR can form a key part of your home security setup. Automate your alarms and set your cameras to start recording when you leave an area and disarm when you return using Geofencing.

Theft Prevention

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Advanced object recognition and AI cut down on false alerts whilst protecting your investments. Recordings can be saved locally and to the cloud - ensuring evidence is secure even if the device itself is stolen.

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Wildlife Watching

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A discrete webcam reveals a wonderful world of wildlife. Agent DVR can record movement in a burrow or nest and send it straight to your email or mobile device.