ONVIF vs Native Support

kes601
kes601
in SecuritySpy

I'm getting ready to setup a new SecuritySpy server (our 5th). From a resource standpoint does it make a difference in doing ONVIF vs native support (in this case Vivotek).

Thanks,

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  • Ben
    Ben

    If there is an available manufacturer-specific profile it's always (a bit) preferable to use this. ONVIF is just a means of automatically discovering all the information that's built into the profile (video stream paths, PTZ commands, stream numbers etc.). So, while the result is the same, with ONVIF there is this extra initial negotiation step, therefore slightly more time required and more that can go wrong.

  • kes601
    kes601

    Thanks, unfortunately it doesn't look like there is native support for this model - Vivotek IT9380-H.

  • Ben
    Ben
    edited April 2023

    Simply use the profile called "Vivotek". Helpfully, Vivotek have maintained a very consistent API for all their camera models for many years, so this one profile works for all of them.

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