Overview
Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) is an open industry standard that ensures interoperability between IP-based physical security products regardless of manufacturer. ONVIF compliance allows for seamless integration and communication between devices and software, making it easier to set up and manage your surveillance system. Coram Point supports any IP camera that is ONVIF compliant, including wireless cameras.
Tip: For detailed information about manually connecting your cameras to Coram Point, refer to Manually Connecting Cameras to Coram Point.
Supported ONVIF Cameras Brands
It's important to note that many vendors claim ONVIF compliance while not properly implementing ONVIF standards. Coram Point has been successfully deployed with cameras from the following brands:
Lorex
Hikvision
Panasonic
Sony
GW Security
Uniview
Axis
Avigilon
Hanwha
Wisenet
Vivotek
Reolink
Amcrest
These cameras include various types such as fixed-lens, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), fisheye, and multi-sensor cameras.
How Coram Point Interacts with ONVIF Cameras
When connected to an ONVIF-compliant camera, Coram Point operates as follows:
Primary Profile Selection: By default, Coram Point fetches the highest-resolution video profile, which is usually the first profile available from the camera.
Automatic Fallback: If the primary profile fails - perhaps because the camera is already streaming to an old Network Video Recorder (NVR) and only allows a single client for the primary profile - Coram Point automatically falls back to the secondary profile. This ensures continuous streaming without manual intervention.
When streaming from an ONVIF compliant camera, Coram Point by default fetch the highest-resolution video profile (usually, this is the first profile). If the first profile fails, which can happen if the camera is already streaming to an old NVR and the camera only allows a single client for the primary profile, then Coram Point automatically falls back to the secondary profile.
Suggestions for Successful Integration
Before integrating, confirm that your camera fully supports ONVIF standards. Consult the camera's documentation or manufacturer's website for details.
Ensure your camera is running the latest firmware. Manufacturers often release updates that improve ONVIF support and overall performance.
Make sure your cameras and Coram Point are on the same local network for seamless communication.
Assign static IP addresses to your cameras to prevent connectivity issues due to changing IPs.
Check that your network's firewall settings allow for ONVIF and related protocols.
For security, change default login credentials provided by the camera manufacturer.
Tip: Coram Point also supports closed cameras that expose an RTSP stream, so you can manually specify the RTSP profile. To learn more, refer to Support for Closed Cameras with Coram Point.