Due to its great flexibility, Onvif technology has become increasingly popular. Please contact us if you are not sure, we will try our best to find products that will work with your security system. Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) is a global and open industry forum that introduces global open standards for the interfaces of physical IP-based security products.
You can always confirm with the ONVIF website.
Typically most systems made within the last 2-3 years will work with ONVIF. You can integrate our cameras with your existing video security system if the system is conformant with the ONVIF protocol. Yes, all the surveillance cameras we have available are ONVIF conformant! Our NVRs and DVRs are also ONVIF conformant. Are the cameras you sell ONVIF conformant? The ONVIF specification ensures that mandatory features such as video data and audio are able to be transmitted between devices. Such features may include smart tracking, advanced analytics, or digital defogging. Please note that some optional features may not work while using ONVIF. Products that have been verified to be ONVIF conformant via the ONVIF conformance process are able to utilize the appropriate Profile mark on that product. How can I tell if a product is ONVIF conformant?įirst, you canverify that a product has been declared to be ONVIF conformant by visiting the ONVIF conformant products page.
WHAT IS ONVIF PROTOCOL SERIES
As an example, if a client is interested in adding our Uniview Starlight Series cameras to their existing security system, they should have no issues as long as their NVR supports the ONVIF standard. It also allows integrators and end-users to mix and match devices from different vendors to create a customized solution. ONVIF Profile S allows a conformant client to configure, request and control the streaming of video data over an IP network from a conformant device. This is important because it allows system integrators to add additional security devices to an existing system without having to worry about incompatibility. Why the ONVIF specification matter?Īny device which conforms to the ONVIF specification will be able to send and receive data to any other ONVIF conforming device. The ONVIF specification ensures compatibility between IP-based security products. It is a standardized protocol for different network devices to transmit data to one another. ONVIF was founded in 2008 by a collaborative effort between Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation. ONVIF is an acronym for Open Network Video Interface Forum.